Recent Rundown

Philly is fun and has already proven to be full of cool things to do. Last weekend we had a fun time checking out the Renaissance Fair. It was basically a regular fair with a medieval theme, but it was still a lot of fun. I loved all the costumes, and of course the food! The only downside was that it was so expensive. They reeled us in by offering two-for-one tickets, and then skewered us with the price of everything else. But, seeing as I was already missing all the fun and food at the SE Idaho Fair (I know, I'm lame), it was worth it.

We also took a spontaneous trip to Lancaster, which is about an hour outside of Philly. We didn't do any of the Amish sight seeing, but we did check out the sights at the Outlet Mall (be still my heart). Glenn needed some scrubs for school, and this was a great place to get a good deal on them. We fed the whole family for fifteen bucks at Cici's, my favorite buffet ever!

Jayda went to her open house for pre-school today! Her teacher is going to be Miss Annette, who is so nice, and the classroom is SO COOL! I wanted to be in preschool! Jayda had to show some of her basic skills, like showing colors, shapes, and trying to write her name. Jayda actually got a little shy, which was weird, but I'm sure once she gets used to her friends and teacher, she'll have a blast.

We're feeling more and more comfortable here, and I'm starting to be able to actually get around a little more without the Tom Tom. The people we've gotten to know have been so friendly and supportive and we have already been to several activities to socialize and meet people

Skyler is growing and developing so much. He's not quite walking around yet, but it doesn't matter, because it doesn't get in the way of doing anything he wants to do. We went to the park the other day for a playgroup and I was amazed to see the kid playing on the equipment, going down the slide and riding the little seat that rocks back and forth all by himself! Just a few minutes ago he pushed a chair to my kitchen counter, and climbed on to get a bottle he needed. He's so independent already, like his sister. He is also so much fun. He loves to growl, make faces and wrestle. He's also starting to communicate. At the very least, I know he can understand what I'm saying, so it makes things a bit easier, and fun.

So life is going pretty good. It gets a bit stressful sometimes, but looking at things with a glass-half-full perspective is the best way to cope, for me anyways! Catch you later!