virginia is for lovers...

here is some photos of our growing fam! oh we love them. little nels is growing way too fast.
excited to see you all soon!

One of the last from Virginia...

Look at Lilly

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Movie Rec: Ponette

Saw a movie the other night that is a must. For those of you that are up for the challenge of a foreign film (after kids are too bed and if you're not too tired from the everydayness of life), try plugging this movie in. I'm not sure where you get it b/c I got mine from a friend. Maybe Hollywood ... maybe Netflix. Anyways, it'll rip your heart out. Buy some Kleenex. A movie that puts everything "into perspective". Beautiful. Stunning. And I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to recommend it to you. Click on this link to see the trailer: Ponette Trailer

For those of you who aren't aware, Brad and I are going through some major changes regarding work. Brad is going to leave the company he has been with for 17 years and start his own accounting business. We just signed the lease today for some tiny office space and are trying to build a clientele by word of mouth hoping the Nelson's don't find out about it prematurely (we are counting on a "bonus" to help us through this tight time and we don't think they'll pay up if they heard the news) We are scared to death and still aren't sure how we're going to pay the bills. We plan on using our food storage, we've cancelled clogging, piano, the gym, swimming, etc., and hopefully we'll have a productive garden to get us through. It got to the point where Brad and I couldn't stand the over-worked and under-paid position AND not appreciated for his hard work! He hasn't had a pay increase for years and we're having a difficult time keeping our heads above water if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong we are grateful for the job he has had, but it's time to go and we feel good about it. Wish me luck making creative ABC Soup Mix!

On Monday morning when I was showering I was thinking, because of our financial situation, how great it would be if we won the car that our local grocery store was giving away for a contest. Next thing I knew, the phone rang and they had just pulled out my name to be one of the 26 people that get to try to start the car on Saturday morning! Pretty funny huh! I was the last picked and they probably picked my name out the same time I had that thought in the shower. CRAZY! It would be totally cool, but I'm not going to hold my breath. Fun to think about! We'll let you know what happens.

Oh to be Grateful!

Oh aren't we grateful! I was feeling a little down in the mouth a few days ago and felt the whispering of the spirit remind me to "think about things you are grateful for" I wont' bore you with those but wow how i was quickly uplifted and very humbled! I am so grateful for so much---we are so excited for our next step---moving to TEXAS---can you believe Scott is our Bishop? I can't think of anything more cool!

Oh but how do i leave my Virginia home of 11 years----even writting about it makes me get a lump in my throat! I just have to have Faith and say, " we'll go where you want us to go dear Lord"---it'll be hard but it will be good! Please know our door is forever open--and dang-it we better get some visitors! Dallas---you so have to do our montage--i will be ordering a bunch rather soon!

Loves to you all,
Ang

we made it!!

hey all, just wanted to tell you that we made it!! the kids and i flew into munich airport tuesday morning here, which was the middle of the night in the states...tyler was just outside the gate when we walked off the plane..it was so great to see him! my kids just flipped out to see him!! we're really hoping that everyone sleeps through the night tonight....i didn't give them any "pink drink" tonight!

our home phone is 206-331-3953. it will just be like you are calling seattle, not germany. remember to the time difference though....and i only have one phone, and it's not very loud...if i miss you call, leave a message!!

i had an eye opening experience at the store today...i bought pickles i really wanted to be dill...but i'm not sure they really are dill...taste a bit different than i wanted....and it was so hard to figure out what i was buying!! i tried to find some spot stuff for the laundry...i think what i got is...it is in a spray bottle!:) the fun, the fun....

i love you all and hope you are doing well!! i'm off to bed....xoxoxoxoxo