Well, we're starting to settle in and things are becoming "normal" for the first time in a long time.  I think it's agreed that everyone loves the new house (which helps considering this is our first move and the house is quite a bit smaller than what we moved from).  We were blessed with new bunks for the kids (3 sets) and so the kids really liked coming to a new house with that surprise!

We still have a few boxes to take care of... Mike's "office" is in the living room as well as my homeschool boxes and books for everyone (which we had to downsize to only the essentials and the rest went into storage).  Other than that, everything is unpacked in the house and functioning!  (I will be sharing video soon.)

We have some things in storage that I would like to come into the house (some frames to hang of the kids and stuff) and one day I want to go and organize the storage shed (as things pretty much just got stacked in there since it was dark when we were unloading.  That will be a good feeling when that's done and I really know where everything is (I bought hair dye before moving and with all the boxes at home unpacked, we STILL never found them so they MUST be in storage... another disadvantage to unloading a trailer at night... tee hee).

I had a "down day" yesterday, and I 'spose it was just because now that the house is more in order, there's less taking up my time (until we start school in October) and so the reality of knowing no one really set in and I was feeling alone (I know I'm never alone... but that's just how I felt).  So, another day... another feeling... and I know it's all just a part of this very big experience we've been called to be a part of here in Detroit Lakes, MN!

The weather has been beautiful (which only adds to being on the lake) and Mike and I are enjoying having tea in the mornings on the deck.  We're anxious for the next steps now as we begin to make plans and meet people in the area.  Prayers are appreciated for those to come forward who will be a part of our launch team for the church plant. 

We are currently working on the church website which will have more info. and keep everyone posted there as well.  Thanks so much for all your prayers during our whole packing and moving process!  Things are going better and we are all glad to finally be "home"!
 
You can read more about things in our VERY LATE September newsletter... (wonder what I've been doing? tee hee...)