Stuck in the Middle East with you: Day 111... so many more to go...

The weather outside is just beautiful. What a difference from the sweltering heat we felt the night we got off the plane. It has felt so much like Hawaii lately. Cooler winds and much less humidity. We have been outside a lot more. We love our house and have settled in nicely. I have met some wonderful friends and have been able to go to various coffees, and even played bunco. Staying at home is getting better. I have struggled with missing work and trying to settle in and find a good routine for us all.

Katie is loving school. We had our first parent teacher conference last week. Her teacher, Ms. Tricia says Katie is fitting in well and is always involved. She loves being the helper and has made good friends. She sings all the time, probably because she goes to music/drama twice a week. Her favorite day of the week is Tuesday, because it is the day her class goes to the library and checks out books. She is just like most other three year olds; she is learning to use her words in order to better solve conflicts. We have noticed that she is recognizing so many letters and numbers and can associate them with meaning. It is wonderful to see her growing and learning. Jacob goes to the base daycare once a week and loves it too. The ladies there love him. He even sleeps on a cot there. He is such a big boy. His new favorite words are 'Daddy' and 'wow'. He is also a climber. We have to keep one eye on him always. He loves to get on the coffee table, couch, and has started climbing the stairs. He is our little monkey man.

Enjoy the pictures...