Lily dressed up to go "Bye Bye"

Happy 29th!!!

It was less excitement than previous Birthdays, but non-the-less, Tyler had a great Birthday. Thanks everyone for calling to wish him a happy day! He was even somewhat surprised with his presents of a new wallet and a "tool chest". So much for the wrapping job, Lily "helped" him open them before he even got to see them wrapped up. Oh well.
Here is what a handsome 29-year-old looks like:

Welcome Home

It's been many months and a lot of unpacking but we are finally feeling like we are home. For those of you who miss all the picture updates, keep checking below as I will be past-dating blog entries that we've missed over the last few months.

And for another special treat, below is a virtual tour of our new house just 10 mins off post from Tyler's work at Fort Hood. That's right:
4403 Esta Lee Ave
Killeen, TX 76549
(for all you address book keepers)

Tyler is quite the super man and has learned all kinds of handy stuff the past week such as disposal and dishwasher installation, child lock and plug cover application, boxes in attic stacking, shower head replacement, and various other odds and ends.

Janna is heading up the computer Windows re-installation (it crashed after the move), random paper sorting and file cabinet reorganization, storage solutions, phone calls and bills, Home Depot trips, and baby-growing naps.

Lily is really enjoying her new play room FULL of toys (thanks Grandmas!) that she can spread out to her heart's content. She also enjoys her daily post-breakfast ritual of Elmo's World and Sesame Street.

We have great neighbors with several toddlers and are starting to make friends in the Ward too. Thanks for all your prayers!

Final Days in a Hotel ... YEA!!!

After 3 months it's time to say GOODBYE TO HOTEL LIFE. Though we've become quite adjusted to some of the luxuries (like continental breakfast and swimming pools) it will be nice to have normal life again.

The Open Road

Apart from our wonderful visit to our friends the Bets, our trip was so uneventful (thankfully) that we only took a few pictures to remember it. Much to our surprise 3 days on the road to TX with a toddler and very pregnant lady went comfortably well with few complaints.