One of the biggest differences for us now is being close to family, especially on Dad's side. For starters, it was almost exclusively Dad's family that helped us unload our truck once we got here. A day or two later, Grandpa came to caulk our tubs (notice the plural "s" there!) while Grandma played with the Muffins so Mom and Dad could do some more unpacking. We didn't make it to our own church our first Sunday here because we went to listen to our nephew speak at his church instead (he's off on his mission now). Then we all got to go to Aunt Karen's place for lunch! Here's Lydia smiling at family there:
Here are Curtis and Jared the very next night playing at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They had us over for a yummy picnic dinner and family home evening.
This weekend we went to Aunt Sandy's house for another family get together. She even had bubbles for the kids!
By far, though, the best part of being here for the Muffins is cousins. Amanda, Jared, and Curtis each have a same-age cousin here.
All that family visiting in less than a fortnight! My, how times have changed from living hundreds of miles from everyone.
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