Emily new friend

look who Emily's hanging out with these days!

Adjustment Period

Since arriving in Greensboro last Wednesday night (July 15), we've been experiencing an adjustment period for all of us. Thursday was busy unloading, unpacking, etc. Sarah and Bobby were still acclimating to their new surroundings. But we're managing very well. Sarah is a good hands-on mom and doesnt require any help even when offered. We had a nice weekend visiting MiMi and the cousins and Elizabeth. A long day outside in the fresh air did a good job of tiring out everyone both mom, baby and grammy. Cousin Wiley is a big fan of his littlest cousin. Cousin Archer is curious about the little thing. MiMi and Jordan came for lunch on Sunday then we all went shopping with Aunty Sarah. Bobby is a good little shopper. Sarah has a long to do list including organizing the pediatrician and some paperwork for insurance benefits, etc. She's also signed up for a gym membership (with babysitting option) to start working out regularly again. I think that will do wonders for her mentally and physically. We both hope to do some traveling soon. I want to get to VN and she'd like to see Rick in CA but needs travel papers too (no more getting on a plane with an undocumented child just like i need visa for VN). Upcoming events are Emily's triathalon on Saturday morning, Wiley's third birthday, Elizabeth's 33rd birthday and Aunty Marilyn's as well. Probably the biggest adjustment is the dogs. they bark loud and often at almost any movement so we'll deal with that ... i don't like it so i can't imagine how it sounds to a little one. Got wireless internet this morning for all the laptops used here finally. i hope Sarah and Bobby manage to feel comfortable here eventually. but there are other options if they don't and i won't be at all offended. we're all learning.

Summer 2009

Guess it's about time I wrote a few things....starting with the most recent.

• Sarah and Baby Bobby have completed the move to NC. I flew up on Sunday night June 5, packed and organized on Monday, got the u-haul truck and loaded on Tuesday and drove to NC on Wednesday. unloading took a while up and down the front steps, in and out of the house, etc. everyone cooperated. returned the truck, got the dogs from the kennel and all are adjusting. Barking dogs and sleeping baby don't mix so we'll take care of that first. Bobby is doing good as long as he gets fed.
• Carolyn and Chandler are pleased with their test results and so is everyone else. It's been an exhausting couple of weeks for me so I'm sure the stress level for them had to be unbelievable at times. They are such an amazing couple to handle so much.
• emily celebrated her 25th birthday by working but the crew did a good job of celebrating with her.
• we are looking forward to both Elizabeth's 33rd and Wiley's 3 birthday in a couple weeks. I'm sure that will be a fun time for Wiley.
• I got a new hot water heater around 4th of july. had the a/c serviced and two units arent working to capacity. delivered mobile meals, saw the movie The Proposal with Sandra Bullock, went to a couple 4th of july bbqs, and had some carpets cleaned. pretty exciting life.