Well, it took us moving to the desert to actually grow something! We don't have the best track record with plants and landscaping, but the lack of green here prompted us to lay sod on our side and back yards. It really makes a difference! I wish I had taken before pictures so you could see!
The watering is a full time job! But at least the mornings are cooler now and it's quite pleasant to stand outside and drink my coffee while I water! It's completely worth it to be able to sit at our kitchen table and look at this view rather than dirt and sand. And we host shesha and cards night out on our side patio, so it's a much appreciated addition there as well.
Both pictures are of the backyard, the side yard already needs a good mow, so I'll post some more pictures of it nicely manicured on the picassa page. We also hung most of our pictures this past weekend, another huge difference in the house. The all-white walls get tiresome, so the pictures and mirrors help break that up. I'll take some shots of that (after the cleaning lady is done today ;) ) and post those as well.
We're starting to settle into a nice routine here. Caroline is getting along well at school and enjoying her ECA's (extra-curricular activities). And while Molly hasn't started school, the embassy has a little day camp everyday for two hours for kids her age and she loves it! She gets to play with playdoh everyday, sing songs, play with the big parachute and comes home with some fun art project everyday! That gives me some nice time with Julianne. We usually go to the store (much easier with just one child!) or I've started trying to exercise a bit each day in hopes of actually squeezing into my Marine ball dress by November!!
Eric is busy as can be at work, but he enjoys it. No two days are ever the same. He's still able to come home for lunch most days which is a nice break in the day for all of us! We're still working on getting a nanny, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. What fun that will be!
I'll post more on the girls later this week, until then...we miss you all!
