We lived in a couple of different hotels for a week before finding a home. We looked at several homes, but everything had cats (Celeste is allergic) or smokers (Christian's asthma can't take that)...so we went with a brand new duplex home instead. It is a comfortable 1600 sq. ft. Our only complaints are that we share a wall and there is no fenced yard. In the mid-west only a few have fenced yards. The ward is super nice. When I hear about people from "the West" being rude (No offense! I'm one of those rude westerners, too) I now know what they are talking about. I guess you have to have something to compare to understand.
Odd Things
- People drive SUPER fast on skinny little farm roads that have no shoulder. You have the white line and then a grassy ditch. I've had several people fly past me going 70 mph in a no passing zone. Yikes! Marlayna is nervous now about getting her permit after seeing how people drive here. I thought Arizona, California, and Utah had bad drivers...but Missouri drivers take the cake in this area.
- No Mountains. I didn't realize how much I rely on visual clues to know where I am. In the Phoenix area, the valley is surrounded by mountains and you can judge where you are by which set of mountains you are by. In Flagstaff, it is pretty obvious with the large San Fransisco Peaks. Here...no mountains and I'm directionally challenged now! Thank goodness my van has a digital compass or I would be REALLY lost.
Loved looking at all the pictures! Your home is beautiful inside! I know what you mean about no mountains. We have a compass and it throws me off. People here give directions like "Go to the old oak tree and turn where the blue pickup is..." Works for me. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey - When did Chris grow up?!
Chris grew up over night...literally! He has gone up 5 sizes of shoes in the last year. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your directions. We get directions like that too. Both in Flagstaff and in Springfield. In Flagstaff you think...which tree? There are a lot of trees!
I love seeing pictures of you guys and your new digs. We miss you, but we're so excited for your new adventure!!! :-) (My kids want to tell your kids "Hi!")
ReplyDeleteI noticed Chris looks so grown up too! I would have never thought about mtns being a guide but oh so true
ReplyDeletelol on the directions thing.... that would so be me... I am all about being able to use landmarks for where I am going... heehee... dont worry you will find some to use soon!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys are all moved in... looks nice!!!! It looks so pretty there!!! =)
Glad you are all moved into your home...can't wait to see & hear more of your adventures.
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