We drove out to Lynchburg on Saturday to hang out with the Okimotos before life gets busy with their new addition. We had a great time. I've met them before (minus Ashley), but Mike hadn't. The girls were really entertaining and fun. They really enjoyed Kate and I am fully confident that they are eager for their new roles as Fiona's big sisters. Ashley (who will be two around Thanksgiving) persisted in calling Kate "Cake" for the entire visit. To a toddler, Cake must seem to be about the best name around! We adults played a round of Cranium Hoopla, which was really fun. I am really competitive (lurking friends such as Lori could confirm this) and this game is good because everyone is on the same team. It reduces my sinful tendencies to gloat!
So, after determining that Comcast's cable modem service was a rip-off to those who don't own TVs/want cable TV, we decided to go with Verizon DSL. It took about 10 days for our DSL box to arrive via UPS, and though our phone line is "DSL enabled" they still say we won't have service until September 8th. I know it takes a little more effort to make a phone line ready for DSL, but to get Road Runner in Austin, we called one afternoon, went and picked up the box, and were using it by early evening. Three weeks seems a little much.
Moms, Kate has 12 adorable 3-6 month outfits. I've heard that 3-6 is a very short size for most babies, and they stay much longer in 6-9. If so, I'd like to exchange a few outfits for larger sizes while I still can. What has been your experience?
Okay, we're getting a phone line next Monday and DSL on Friday. Hopefully, then, Kristen will be able to update some more and get onto a regular posting schedule. We'll also be able to update pictures of Kate, as she is growing so much!
We're finally in our apartment. It's fantastic. No internet yet. Kate and I are in NC for the day, and I uploaded some pictures from our last NC trip off my parents' computer. Enjoy!
Valerie came up from Baltimore yesterday to meet Kate. A good time was had by all! Not having my cable to connect the camera to the laptop, the photographic evidence is forthcoming...
Since we've been vagabonds lately, we've eaten our fair share of fast food. As I ate a delightful Chargrilled Chicken on Wheat from Chick-fil-a this afternoon, I started to rank my favourites. Here's what I came up with.
We're in Maryland until Friday. Mike's in new teacher training and Kate and I are along for the ride. When we return, we'll be moving into our new apartment! It has everything we wanted and needed and is in a nice area of town. Kate stole the show at her first wedding this weekend. Note to readers: "You better hang on to that baby, somebody might kidnap her." is not the best way to tell parents their child is cute.
We're all in Richmond, living out of suitcases and waiting for approval and cleaning at our apartment of choice. Mike's enjoying teaching Latin Camp each day, we're all enjoying the hospitality of our friends, and we celebrated our first wedding anniversary yesterday evening by going out for a nice dinner sans Kate. We love her, but it was nice to get away for a few hours! I can't wait for life to get settled here. I think we're all really going to like it...
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Michael is a pretty classy guy who likes to read and watch DVDs with his wife. When he isn't working, he studies Early Church History and Indo-European Languages (wishlist: US | UK). He is also a Presbyterian (PCA) who is a member of All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church. He can be contacted at: Email.
Kristen is a stay at home mom and retired elementary school teacher. Her interests include Children's Literature and American Religious History (wishlist). She is also a Presbyterian (PCA) who is a member of All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church. She can be contacted at:
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