Living to Learn

The reason I have been missing in action for so long is that I had Report Cards, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and moving to a new house in the snow for Spring Break!  Our life has been one big adventure over the last 3 years.  I might complain that we have moved our six children 5 times in the last 3 years, but that would be seeing the glass half empty.  I choose to see each new house as a new adventure and opportunity.  New neighbors, new organization and cleaning, fresh starts, and a chance to try out a bunch of different layouts before we settle on one.  I PRAY this is the last one before the LAST one… as our goal all along was to wait for prices to drop and buy next winter.  Looks like our patience has finally paid off.  Sorry Lord if I complained too much.  I do love my new house.  It is warm, and fun, and has a nice layout for our family.  The yard is amazing.  So is the location.  So, hoping to have at least 12 months in this one!  Thank you Lord that we survived the last 30 days in tact.  Isn’t moving fun????

This is where why I watch the sunset.

This is the front with my flagpole, circular drive, and lil’ Cape Cod roof :*)

Where I watch the sunrise, the kids play on the playset, John has his shop, and the 1.7 acres of fenced yard is…

I asked Johnny how he feels about the new house… need I say more!

This is what I see when I open my front door.  We have had 2 snow days in 7 years… and now 2 in the last 2 weeks!  When the “locals” and “natives” are saying this is the worst winter in 100 years, something has GOT to be up.  We are in the middle of a terrible storm.  100,000 without power (THANK THE LORD NOT US).  Accidents everywhere.  I had to venture out yesterday, and it was nearly impossible to stay safe with the ice, slush, and white out conditions.  We took Nicole’s keys… when experienced men cannot handle the roads, teens have NO business being on the road.  It is beautiful with the trees so heavy they are bending under the weight.  We have about 4 feet, with 12 inches last night, and 15 more expected this week.

Pray for us to keep our power… we will need to get a hotel if we lose heat.  But, today is a GREAT day to catch up grading papers, laundry, and paying bills.  Countin’ my blessings in the middle of a bitter North Idaho winter…