Our First month in Texas

We're Texans now I guess, so we are learning all sorts of things that Texans take pride in.  It is fun to be in a state that is so proud of itself.  We took a trip into Fort Worth, where the stockyards are.  We learned a little about the long horns and ranching (although it helped when a local ward member brought us back and actually explained what it all meant)

I was so happy Melinda and my parents could see our new house and visit with us.  I wish I had a better idea of what to show them, but we had fun exploring, both in Dallas and in Fort Worth. 

This is how I had to grocery shop one day.  It went smoother than I was anticipating (dreading) because I brought a couple of phones/electronic games. 

With the reading program, the kids earned a free pass to the museum of Science and History in Fort Worth.  It was a good museum.  I'm glad we got a chance to go, but I'm not sure we will get a pass or anything. 

I was also happy to meet a friend from Phoenix here and have someone who I feel comfortable with to talk to.  Thanks Jen!

The library had some fun summer science camps as well as some presentations.  This one on raptors was very interesting and had at least 3 people in my family spell bound the entire hour.  (Mariah wasn't too interested).  I love watching my kids learn new things!

One day it rained so much!  We ran and ran in the rain.  The kids took some prodding and teaching (Who knew growing up in Arizona would produce rain-running-skill- lacking kids?) and I had to lead by example, but soon they got the hang of it and had a blast running and splashing. Mariah never did like being out in the rain, but observed all the fun from under the safety of the front porch.  I LOVE our cul-de-sac street!

Mariah is learning to 'jump'.  She hasn't gotten off the ground yet, but she is adorable!

We've had 2 ward members have us over for dinner.  We've met many of our cul-de-sac neighbors who are very friendly.  They all know each other well and it seems to be a great little neighborhood.  We are driving around and getting to know where all the important things are (the mall, costco, McDonalds, Gas stations, Library, etc.).  It is starting to feel a bit more familiar and I hope someday I call it home and really feel it.