Life update

Whew! The last month (or two) have been crazy around here! 

Lily and Levi played t-ball and absolutely loved it! They were on the same team and we were blessed to have a great coach who truly loved the kids and helped them learn and have fun. It was a hectic time for me though, with Jacob finishing up school and having lots of rehearsals and concerts, I had to do all the transportation to practices and games. We had family come to a lot of the games and they helped me with the younger children which was so helpful!

We finally got moved from our home in the city out to a mobile home in the country near Jacob's parents. It was bittersweet to leave the home where we began our married life and our wonderful neighbors of 8 years, but country life is what our hearts were craving!

On April 30th we rented a truck and with the help of friends and family we got it loaded up and then unloaded in just a few hours! My mom and sister came and helped with furniture arrangement at the mobile home and unpacking the kitchen - so thankful!

My sweet Ezra helped me remember to sit down and take breaks during unpacking. 

The kids are still enjoying exploring the land and practically living outside! We are away from busy roads and lots of noise. Quiet, slower life is what I needed. 

There are lots of trees to climb and play under!

The sunsets are magnificent! 

Of course everything hasn't been perfect - we've dealt with ants, flys, a bathtub not draining properly, stress from getting our house on the market, Jacob finishing up teaching for the school year and being so busy, a few boxes left to unpack because I need shelves put up, etc, but the good definitely outweighs the bad and we are so happy where we are!

My favorite quote in this season of life is this: 

"The life of faith is lived one day at a time, and it has to be lived - not always looked forward to as though the "real" living were around the next corner. It is today for which we are responsible. God still owns tomorrow."

-Elisabeth Elliot
xoxo,