Update

We haven't been as busy this past week but our time does go somewhere. I thought I better update a little but there isn't too much going on that seems blog worthy. Len had to work this week but I don't start until next week. This gave me lots of free time to play with the kids and get settled into our new lives in Coeur d'Alene. The kids have been playing non-stop outside for the past week. They love all the things they can do here and their imaginations have been running wild. They made signs the first day that we were here that said :

Odd Jobs

We do your odd jobs

Kaydra and Kanyon

They had them hanging all over the farm. On every car door, on the doors to the house. And in their "club". A place where the cousins gather when they are all here just beyond Grandma's fence. It was pretty funny.

The weather here has been beautiful. June is usually known in Coeur d'Alene for continuous rain but we have yet to experience a good shower. We have had a little sprinkle here and there but nothing that keeps us indoors. This has also brought the bugs out earlier than usual. My poor kids are being eaten alive. Len would say, "it's not THAT bad." We have tried to be good about putting bug spray on them but they are usually dressed and out the door before I even get out of bed. Kanyon seems to have it the worst. Bugs like the taste of his blood, I guess. I purchased some clothing online yesterday that has "insect shield" in it. It's a special shirt that repels the bugs whenever you wear it. Len has one and says that it works pretty good so we are going to try it with the kids. Maybe I can talk them into putting on a t-shirt before they head out in the morning or evening since I can't seem to get them to stop long enough to put on bug spray.

We managed to take our first swim of the year in Lake Coeur d'Alene on Friday. It was REALLY cold. We didn't stay very long and the 80 degree temps outside felt much better than the water - but, hey, we went swimming in JUNE!

The kids have also discovered Grandma's kiddie pool and have enjoyed playing in that. It's a little warmer than the lake if you let the water warm in the sun for awhile -- but not much. Miranda cannot keep her hands out of it so we have to watch her close when we are outside. That girl would take a "bath" any day, any time. She sees a pool of water and starts chiming, "BA, BA, BA" which means, "I want to get in that and get wet all over so put me down NOW!" She is very persistent. On an especially warm afternoon, she won the battle, clothes and all.

Yesterday I went to a stake relief society activity and tried to remember the names of some of the vaguely familiar faces that I saw. Lucky for me, most of them didn't recognize me either so it was like I was new all over again. It made me miss home where "everybody knows my name" but it was still fun.

All in all things are going quite well. We received the inspection report for our house in Idaho Falls. My favorite part was the first where he said, "Visible evidence indicates above average maintenance and home care. In general, the home is in very good condition." AHHHHH! Thank you! We have worked very hard to make it that way! There are a few minor things that we need to fix, but it looks like it won't be a big problem. We are still hoping to close on June 30! We are keeping our fingers crossed and saying lots of prayers!