I've started grabbing my camera again now that the boxes are unpacked

The move to CX went smoother than we could have imagined. Thankful. So, so thankful. The O fam kept our girls the night before our move so Kevin and I could get up early and meet the movers by 7 am. We were completely loaded by 10:30! Originally I thought we were moving 600 miles away, but it was actually more like 800 miles. The guys moving our stuff drove all night and were at our new house by 8:30 the next morning. We could NOT believe it! They were so tired that they didn't want to unload, so they sub-contracted with some of our security guards at our new complex. Not a bad idea. Our furniture took some major hits and bumps on the journey but we were grateful it all arrived. The last 2 weeks have been full of unpacking, settling, being sick, meeting new people, and Kevin traveling. It's been a whirlwind. But this past week we had 2 occasions to get out with the girls and enjoy some sites around town. Our apartment complex has lots of beautiful flowering trees. Let me just say that this picture of Grace below scares me a little. Where did she learn to pose like that?

And Trinity? She's all about accessories right now. Sometimes she even steals some of mine.

We took the girls to "Old Town," the touristy part of our new city. It has lots of restaurants, some rides, games, and shops.

And I like the architecture.

We ate at the Y minority restaurant, and it was a hit with my girls since everyone sits at a kid-sized table with little stools. Grace and Trinity both loved the "gan ba," which is dried beef.

There's also a man who sets up every night and makes various animals out of caramel. Here are the girls waiting for their butterfly they got to share.

They loved it!

Actually, it took all four of us to finish it.

Old Town at night

And on Saturday we went to the local park. We missed parks when we lived in CZ, so this has been a welcome find.

There are even a few swings! Granted they are way too high off the ground and have concrete below, but we'll take them!

Grace, again with the posing. She does this all on her own!

Grace had fun doing some painting. There's also a small bird and flower market attached where you can stare at all kinds of cute animals. We have already puppy-sat for a friend a few times this month, and let me tell you seeing my girls with puppies really makes me want one! But the practical side in me says, "no way!" At least not for now.

Because that same night I cut a few inches off of Grace's hair, and because she was so excited about having "shorter hair," I had to take a picture.

We are settling in well and are thankful for this new city! The girls and I have spent hours outside each day because the weather here really is great for doing so. And the girls have dug right in to play with local kids. That's been fun. We have a guest bedroom, so come visit! Two nights ago Grace and Trinity started sharing a room. THAT'S been funny to listen to. Mostly it's been Trinity yelling, "Grace?! Graaaaace! We go to sleep!?" Grace is learning that if she doesn't talk back to her sister, she won't keep bugging her. It's been going well so far! I hope as they grow up sharing a room they can talk and giggle and share hearts.