A Year of Change

June 6th marked one year since we left the Lonestar State, the only home we'd ever known, and set out for our new life in the Midwest. Life in Indiana has been a lot different. For instance:

Grace looking at a creek on January 7, 2009

Grace with a creek behind her on January 07, 2010

February 11, 2009 in front of our house (notice the flip flops)
February 11, 2010 view from my living room window
Not only is the weather different, but our home and yard are a lot different too. For instance:

Here is a view of our backyard in Mesquite that shows our shed.

Here is our "shed" in Indiana. It's actually called a pole barn.

And then there was that cramped living room in Texas.
(Although, I do desperately miss our hardwood floors.)

Now, we not only have room for a game of Rock Band, but..

we could fit a marching band in this living room.

The kids really wish we had a skating rink in our town.

They always loved going to parties at the skating rink.

But they've found other things to do to keep them busy.

We still miss our friends in Dallas, but are also so grateful for the many friendships we have made here. I know that this past year wouldn't have been near as good without all of the amazing friends we have made. So thank you to the families in Madison who have welcomed us with open arms. Thank you for wheel horse rides and late nights on patios. Thank you for taking us sledding, and for plowing out our driveway. Thank you for spending the holidays with us, and for listening to me say, "Well in Texas, we...", without rolling your eyes. Thank you ALL for making the biggest adventure of our lives turn into something better than we could have ever imagined. We know we are living the life we were meant to live, and feel like we are home.