The Lagging Blogger

I don't know what is going on. My creative juices are drained! So much is going on over here which would usually result in me having so much to write about. But I am struggling with my entries. Hopefully when all is settled around here and I am back in an established routine I will find where I have misplaced my creativity. But here is a non-creative and bland explanation of what has been going on around here!

• The girls have started school.
• Madison has adjusted brilliantly due to the fact that she adores her teacher. She has made loads of friends and has found popularity through showing off her gymnastic skills at the playground.
• Savannah is slightly struggling due to the fact that her teacher is a bit grouchy and in much need of retirement. She still has yet to connect with any of the girls at school, however, I have a feeling very little effort has been made on her part. Her wounds from this last move are running too deep, poor thing.
• Madison has started gymnastics. When we had her tested to see which class she should go to, they ended up inviting her to attend a "preteam" class which basically means she is in a special class for girls they see "potential" in and eventually they will be on the team which competes all over the State! Go Madison, GO!
• Savannah has started Basketball at the YMCA. She played her first game on Saturday with her Aunt Elaine & soon-to-be Uncle Shawn and our friends the Mannings as her cheering section. She rocked! She has her daddy's hops and as the game went on we finally saw some of that competitive drive that we were hoping was hidden deep in that sweet girls heart. She made a basket and several rebounds and a couple assists!
• We found a house that we like. It sits on 3.5 acres. However, there are horse restrictions and if we can't get them lifted, well then, no house for us!:(
• Carson is trying not to be bored everyday. With Sisters gone at school and all his toys on a boat he finds the days run slower than normal. I think it is time to find a preschool. He has just realized this isn't a vacation and repetitively asks, "When are we going home?"
• Rylie is great. She couldn't care less if we were here or there, so long as we are all together. She is still wearing those red shoes and running around in nothing but a diaper. She is happy and loves that we have a playground outside in the middle of the apartment complex.
• Harvey is still diligently working on our job situation. But finds racquetball is a great way to relieve some of the pent up frustration! Still he hasn't managed to beat his best bud Darrell, but he is certainly trying!
• I have jumped right into the community. It is nice having my friend Natasha to lead the way though. She has been living her for awhile now and has already made all the friends for me! It is nice for the first time we have moved I don't feel lonely. I have joined the YMCA again and have started cycling once more and running regularly. Two things that keep me happy and sane during stressful times.

So that has been our lives the last 3 weeks. We are trying to get right into the swing of things and feel settled as soon as possible. I am more than excited to call Virginia home once again. Although Sav and I have had our crying moments over England; we know that it is just a matter of a few months before we feel at home here just as we did there.