Some pictures of our beautiful surroundings! Seriously, if you were to ask us what we think of living here, our first answer would probably be about how gorgeous it is. We are enjoying ourselves and getting used to the new culture. One thing we have loved is all the live music at festivals, in the evenings at parks, and anytime there's an excuse for music. We've enjoyed several outdoor concerts already and look forward to filling our calendars with more blue grass, soul, and country music. You just can't beat it! We love living in a house, even with it's odd quirks. For example, we have 1 drawer (maybe 3 inches wide) in the kitchen, 1-2 outlets in each room (makes life interesting for Roy and all his electronics), and the floors are slightly tilted toward the back of the house (not enough to notice unless you put a ball down and it rolls). BUT, we have a laundry room (GLORIA!!!!), our own driveway, a porch swing in the front, a fenced porch in the back, and enough space to spread out and make it still look like we have a lot of open area. Abby's room is much bigger than her last room so there is plenty of space for her and the baby to share. Our new ward has taken us in and made us family. They are thrilled to have a new family in the ward since only about 30 people come to church regularly. People have already volunteered to bring dinner, babysit and have baby duty after the baby is born. Sounds good to me! So here are the much-anticipated pictures in no particular order!
Abby giving kisses to her new, still un-named, fish.
Abby covered in bubbles. Just too cute to not share!
The family on Flag Rock in Norton, VA. You can see all the valleys from this rock, with about 3200 ft altitude. Nothing compared to the mountains in Utah, but that's pretty high around here. In fact, Wise is the highest point in Virginia. You can also see West VA and Kentucky from this point (both are less than 45 minutes away from our house, as is Tennessee, but you can't see it from this point).
The family on our front porch. Abby loves the freedom of being outside so we spend a lot of time out here. And we have a swing! Yeah!
Enjoying some swinging
12 comments:
Love that cute front porch! But I couldn't help but imagine seeing Roy out there in overalls and a shotgun, shouting at someone to get off his dang property! (hee hee, I'm so funny, I know...)
Haven't EVER heard of Wise, VA, but we love to check out new places. Perhaps it's time to start saving up for another trip out to see you guys!
Love the pictures- keep 'em coming!
How long are ya'll planning on staying out there?
Cute house! Sounds like a fun place to be.
BUBBU - the fish is Bubba - a cross between Baba and bubbles
I wish I would have been here when you left:( It looks like you guys are doing great tho! What a cute little house- I think I need to move to Wise! How adorable is Abby at her ABC's!!! That is the cutest thing ever! Good luck, we'll miss you guys:(
I agree with Susan - I like the name "Bubba" for the fish! And love the porch and house. Google Earth gave me a glimpse of the beautiful surroundings there, but can't wait to visit!
I can't get over how big Abby is getting! It's only been a month since we saw you, but she has grown even since then! Hug her for me, please.
Miss you already but sounds like you are settling in! cute little house as well.
I've been thinking about you out there in Wise, wondering what you are up to! What a great house and I looooovvveee blue grass/country music. Sounds like the relaxed life I've always dreamed of. Keep posting!
Yea! What a fun little life! A BIT different from DC but still an adventure. Thanks for the pics. Abby is a doll and your house looks so fun.
looks like a cool place!!! lots different than our little town...wish we could visit...
Abby is getting so big! Congrats on the new baby too, that is so exciting! You new home looks great and I love your porch swing, that is awesome!! Sounds like a nice quite area where you are living...pretty different from DC. We are happy for you guys! We miss you! Who ended up with Jakers? I can't believe he is still alive...or is he? :-)
So that that your move went well and you are getting settled!
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