it's official

I got the new job

And we got the new apartment

It is strange, because we are finally feeling settled and now everything is changing.

My new job will be a five minute drive (not one hour each way).

The new apartment has two bedrooms, closets (!), a small backyard, parking, and is quiet.

There are things that I'll miss about where I work (my friends Jen & Stacy, Whole Foods, Langan VW, and the Salem Herb Farm). There will be things that I'll have to give up (my own office, my plant filled window, my door wreath) (the horrid commute, the stress, the long hours).

We'll miss living close to Harkness and Target. But won't miss the traffic, sirens, billboard lights at night, other things that go along living in the city.

Thankfully, everyone we seem to know is happily volunteering to help us move.

The next few weeks are going to be crazy!

Hershey PA

so long...farewell...

For the past year and a half, DeAnna has been a shining star in our office. She is now off to college and will be greatly missed. 

Her last Friday was filled with mixed emotions... Thrilled that she is starting an incredible journey at Cornell. Missing her already. And Playing hard at the Brownstone Quarry.

Good Luck DeAnna!

the little things

The little things in my office make me smile.

The new bird for my plants.

My new handmade curtain (polka dots).

Friendly wreath.

new camera

After many wonderful, faithful years, our camera has died. Because we were leaving for our big trip, we had to purchase another one right away. Of course, we had to take test pictures to learn how to use it...

the lovely clouds after church

my african violet is finally blooming after two years

our moss rose is in full bloom! (whether I remember to water it or not)

the little baby dahlia I got from Jen

hope you enjoy our much higher quality pictures in the years to come :)

go fly a kite!

We took the day off to unpack, unwind, and rest before starting the week. One of our 'lazy day' plans was to take our new kite to the park. When we arrived, to our delight it was ConnectiKiters Kite Club day. We flew our little kite with the best of them. Until the storm rolled in.

our kite

just a sample of their kites

and then the storm came over the water and we went home

Sunday service

Last week, Eric did music at church. Enjoy the pictures and shaky video below :)