Whirlwind

After just over a month of feeling like we were in a whirlwind of prepping, purging, packing, moving, and unpacking, it finally feels like we are started to get settled. Most of the boxes are unpacked--there are still a few that need to be sorted through and hopefully stuff purged from them before getting stored. We are slowly figuring out a routine--John goes into work much earlier than he did in Richmond, Brennan's school starts an hour later than his old school did (which subsequently results in getting out of school an hour later as well), and Owen attends preschool in the afternoon instead of the mornings. Minor changes that have all felt significant in this time of so much "new".

We are also getting familiar with our new hometown as well. For me, it's been a strange homecoming. Not having lived here for 11 years, it almost feels like I should be returning to the Rochester of 11 years ago. Not so. A lot sure has changed and there's a certain amount of disorientation that occurs when things that seem like they should be familiar just aren't.

Having family nearby has been a fabulous blessing that we are extremely grateful for. We've already gotten to attend my brother's wedding, visit with lots of extended family, the boys have had sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa's house, and Owen has already gotten to ride in Great-Grandpa's semi truck! Very grateful for the gift of family in this particular season of life.

We haven't been neglectful in taking photos either! Without further ado, here are some pictures from our recent adventures.

 

 A bigger house means more furniture. More furniture mean putting things together. Putting things together means we need big strong muscles :)

 We went to the annual Fall Festival at Quarry Hill. There was food, games, and a presentation by the National Eagle Center. It was pretty special to see an eagle so close!

Presenting his finished pumpkin

 

Presenting his finished pumpkin