Ack! Moving!

It's been fun. Driving back and forth from there to here (4 hours). Last night I was towing the boat (maxing out the Xterra's towing capacity) in the rain in the dark through narrow construction zone laden mountain roads. Somebody didn't make it. Someone had gone through a guard rail and down a steep bank. I didn't see the carnage, just what was remaining of the guard rails and the cops and cones blocking it.

Unpacking, setting up all the various parts of the house. We've done well, lots done, but so much more to do. Getting everything the way we like it in our various areas (like my basementertainment system). I have the desk with computer behind the couch in front of the big TV. Nothing other than the HTPC has been set up, so it can continue recording. Haven't hooked up the sound or anything. But cable, internet, wireless are all working, which has been crucial to our operations.

We're also getting to know the area, and the restaurants. The area is nice and definitely a college town. The weather finally cooled followed by tons of rain. The house has no AC, so the near 90 temps were working us over really well. But it's all in the 60s now.

The landlord is cool about getting things taken care of and fixed and such, which is quite nice, considering the last rental we had. We're installing ceiling fans where there weren't any and a new faucet. The landlord is covering all that, which is awesome.

The dog is running away and returning or being returned. Abigail is slacking in just about everything so we've been fighting to get her somewhat functional. All the changes have kept her from any sort of normal schedule. Balen is getting into, climbing on, taking apart, playing on, and throwing just about everything. A wonderful source of chaos in direct opposition to our attempts at imposing order on our lives. Michel is sometimes about to explode with the mountain of work but her lists are compensating. I'm trying to keep everything working towards the same goal while trying to ignore the fact that none of my gaming systems are hooked up (that's my stress). One big thing that keeps coming up is that Abigail is seeing what it's like when there's lots to do and no play time for either adult. We keep stressing that fact to her to deemphasize the importance and necessity of play. She actually stated that she requires some sort of play time. She clearly views it as a right to her existence.

So, it's fun, it's busy, it's an adventure.

Oh, and we rented our house to another military couple. The guy's a pilot and the gal just got out to be home with the children... Sounds mighty familiar, eh? We put the house up for rent or sale and their offer came in 4 days later and we had the place under contract. Obviously the plan that God had all along came to fruition. It's nice to see it work out so well. It was kind of tough for a while watching people come and go with no offers to buy as our deadline marched incessantly forward. Remembering to relax and stay calm and faithful was a bit difficult at times. It was easier once I remembered how well He solved the issues around Michel's deployment. We're not quite making our mortgage, but we're making more than we would if it wasn't selling, and we're building equity. Plus, we're keeping the house, which we love! Michel really loves it.

Okay, the delivery chinese got here, so see ya next time.