Our backyard

This is our backyard. There is a park right behind our place. It has lots of hiking trails, a stream, and a cool bridge. The kids love exploring.

First Date

Sandy came over and watched the kids while we went on a date. We went to downtown Portland and rode our bikes around. We rode by the river, across a bridge, and through the streets. Portland is a very bike friendly city. We had dinner at Chipotle, and watched all the people walk by. It was a great evening.

We visited the Mesa temple when we were there in March. It was a beautiful day. The kids had fun walking around and seeing the Christus.

When we were in Mesa, we went bowling with Carri and Dave and the kids. It was a lot of fun.

Jonny, Amanda, and Autumn played one game and Dave and I played another.

I think the kids had more fun waiting for the balls to come back on the machine than they did bowling.
Don't look to close at the scores. I lost. Not only to Dave, but Jonny and Autumn beat me as well! I can't complain that much, Jonny beat Dave too! Must be beginners luck.
We will definitely be going bowling again. It was a blast (and I need the practice).

This is the mess........We have a lot of stuff! I thought we went through and got rid of a lot, but we didn't get rid of enough. Nathan and I unloaded the truck by ourselves. It was a very very long day. Now the unpacking begins.



I actually like this part of moving. There is something nice about finding a place for everything and putting it there. The kids are glad to be out of the car. They are finding fun things to do. Interesting how a box can be the best toy.
Our apartment is small, but it has a great view (pictures coming soon). We live close to a major shopping area, and not too far from church. The weather is BEAUTIFUL! There are bike paths and hiking trails close by. I think we are going to like it here.