quick update

i've been an incredible blog slacker. but for good reason! we've been pretty busy around here. my mom came to visit, we went camping, becky's been working so i've been watching the little ones, and tom has been trying to get used to his new schedule. they've got him working mids, which means he goes to work at midnight and gets off around 8 or 8:30 a.m. poor guy! he is a hard worker though, and he'll get his new schedule worked out. today, he met me at the commissary (what the USAF calls the on base grocery store) when he got off in the morning so that he and i could pick up some supplies for the delicious dinner that we're making for everyone tonight, then he went home to sleep. on the menu:



-grilled salmon with a cajun spice and brown sugar rub
-fresh salad
-sauteed summer squash
-fresh strawberry shortcake or blueberry crumble (i haven't decided which one yet, maybe both if i get some free moments when the kids are napping)


i am hoping to get all caught up on here soon! i have a lot i could write about. i really like the idea of blogging, simply for the fact that it will serve as a journal for this incredible new adventure, and it will allow family and friends a little glimpse of what is going on in our lives. like i said though, it's been a little difficult with all the busyness around here! for instance, the only reason i have a chance to add stuff right now is that the girls are playing dress-up (hilarious, see photo below of chef, miss o and bridesmaid, miss m) and mr. t is eating some graham crackers at the table. we sure have fun! and it has been a wonderful arrangement that has helped out both of our families, since becky is able to work and i am able to help them while adding a little income to what i am still making from my teaching job (i'll get paid through the school district through the end of august!).

one last thing: if you could all be lifting tom and i up in your prayers as we look for a church home down here in vegas we would really appreciate it! we've checked out a couple, about four. we know that the Lord will lead us to where He wants us, a place to serve and be spiritually fed through a Bible believing pastor and church body. we are just asking for discernment, wisdom and opportunity to find that place! thank you!