We're Thank'n Our Lucky "Star" We're in TEXAS! ahhahh

Seriously---we can't believe it! I can't wait to download my pictures but dang our camera doesn't download to with Scott's camera and so we'll do it next week!

K--but wow! It seems as if we have been here for so long and just this morning i was like wow it has only been 1 week----and we have had carpet laid, hard wide plank--awesome laminate--chose paint, texture, had the whole house preped for paint and made some fun decisions--and who needs an interior decorator when i have Wendee! Serioulsy---we see alot on the same page so we have had so much fun! So i am more than willing to stay a few more days in boxes when there is so much freshness being done----AHHHHHHHHHHHH I am so excited to send you pictures!

Well that is the material side of moving in the emotional side has been so great--very peaceful! I really didn't think i could be more emotional drained (as tears well up still) as i was moving from our beautiful 11 year Virginia home! I kept asking myself "how do we do this?" and it just happens ---the tears that were shed and kindness shown towards our family was absolutely amazing--i was so humbled! I will often reflect on it often and know that this little camelot will always be there---the Lord blesses us so richly with such great opportunities---we are forever humbled with our Virgina home--dallas i am so glad you added that to the montage--you are so in tune!

I am so grateful more importantly for the blessing of moving next to my big brother Scott! and his beautiful fun family! Seeing him in church really was amazing--he stood up presiding as the Bishop and wow i was overcome with a sweet spirit of peace--kinda made me feel like a little girl again watching my Dad! It was so beautiful and another sweet confirmation from the spirit comforted me! and confirmed our decision and reminded me of the importance of acting when you have recieved an answer and you will always be blessed! The transition has been so smooth and it is because of the Grahams---the kids just swooped up in endless play and love! WOW

my cup is full!

I love you
Ang

Teage.....again

Sorry, forgot to add the rest of the pics...enjoy. The other boy in the picture is Teage's best friend Cooper...they are 2 days apart....

Doug

The Hydes Are Officially. . . TEXANS

I'd like to report that Angie and Matt are here and doing great from our point of view. They are not moved in yet, due to the painting and carpeting and all thay jazz, but they are officially here. After several days of being in the same clothers, I noticed Matt finally found a box with some nice clean clothes. So we spiffied up and took the gang our for dinner in honor of Whitney's birthday yesterday. It was a nice little Italian joint that we like. I believe it will become a very popular Graham/Hyde hang out. We are excited about establishing some fun traditions together. The kids are having a blast, as you might imagine. I don't think the little ones realize that this is a permanent move. When Matt said he was going to stay over at their new home last night, Emma said in all seriousness, "Will we ever see you again?" Ryan, when his dad suggested that they sleep over at their new house, asked "Why?", in a tone suggesting that he saw no point in it since they'd just have to come back in morning to play.

Fun times.

P.S. I don't know if you have been keeping up with the weather stories in North Texas. It has been raining and raining and raining. The DROUGHT IS OVER. This was worst drought in 50 years. But every lake is now exceeding normal capacity and the next 10 days are forecasted to be just like the last - mid 80s for highs, low 70s for the lows and rain. Big rain. Big thunderstorms. As a matter of fact, one of our member families that lives real close to us had their house hit by lightening. Good thing it was raining and put out a potential for fire. But is blew a 2 foot home in their roof!

Elder Austin Graham's First Transfer

Well the fateful day came for Austin. He was transferred from Midland. I was caused to reflect on my first transfer. Sad and exciting at the same time. He did a marvelous work in the branch in Midland and I am sure that the good members won't forget Elder Graham for some time, some of them forever.

He has been transferred to Elliot Lake. This is a small town further north. From Google Earth, it looks to be a beautiful place. His new address is:

149 Missassauga, Apt. 113
Elliot Lake, ON P5A-2P9
CANADA

He really loves letters.

We are excited for missionary grandson #2, Elder James Graham, to be in the mission field soon!

Big Teage

Everyone...our little brute Teage turned 3 this week....he seems to think he's a king or something, because he sure like bossing me around. We sure love him though, and thought it would be good to include pictures of his birthday....bowling with friends, checking out some new wheels, etc.

Doug

my life

yep, those little girls are my life, and trailers, and those big girls too (they like to give me pointers..), come visit anytime! we'll watch Gilmore Girls together, ouch! see you next month! craig

Three Cheers for Dad

Well, hooray, hooray! I am so happy to see Dad writing some of the stories he has swimming around in his memory. We need to needle him a little to write more. If any of you are curious about certain things, just ask him to write his feelings and memories. It will make for good and interesting reading for all of you. So THIS is where his fondness for 'Jake' came from. Someone needs to have a Jake in our family. Love the blog! xoxoxo Mama