The dust has begun to settle and we are all beginning to recuperate from the past week of unpacking. Ben and Sarah moved into their new house on Thursday (incidently the day we got here), and it took us a few days of hard work and mayhem to get settled in, get the kitchen in functioning order, etc. etc. It is quiet now--I am writing this from Ben's office. He is gone for the day, otherwise I probably wouldn't have a chance. Haha--actually, he quite generously offered to let me come up and blog for a while.
It is balmy weather here, and if I was brave enough to open the window shades up here at the top floor, the sun would be bursting in upon me with irresistably dazzling rays. When Mom goes home next week I will move into the spare room on this same floor and will leave my shades open constantly! Splendid. For now I am inhabiting the basement with her. This house really is shockingly roomy I must say. There is a full basement with a kitchen and bathroom, an upstairs with two rooms, two bedrooms on the main level, and a decently-sized kitchen and living room.
Life for the most times is tranquil, and very interesting. Andrew is a darling child, and has the biggest appetite in the history of the world! He took a few steps yesterday--I felt so privilaged to be able to witness such a momentous event. He didn't think it was so very wonderful--he was only interested in getting from Mama's arms across the floor and latching onto the pretzel in Daddy's hand. Anything for food. Katie is a little slip of a girl with a silliest laugh this side of Pitsburgh. I am afraid she relishes the title and calling of "big sister". It can be very amusing at times. "No Adew! Adew, No! NO ADEW!" Bath-time is another adventure which perhaps I should chronicle in some future issue.
On our third day here I had quite an extraordinary experience. I walked into Ace Hardware, only to be met by what looked like a miniature doberman pinscher. Jenna, maybe you could help me out here? It was the size of a Chiwawa (sp?), and seemed to enjoy jumping up as far as its little paws could reach on any given victom. Just two more steps into the store saw me face-to-face with the biggest dog I have ever seen in my life. I tell you truly--it was massive. Gigantic. And black all over. Surprisingly enough, I wasn't much worried--it was a New Foundland. Very gentle, and at this particular moment--very lazy. The whole picture just struck me as odd. And histerical.
Until next time~
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
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I'm so glad you are enjoying the experience. It sounds like you are getting to know Katie a wee bit better.
The Ace Hardware dogs reminded me of one time my family went to visit this very nice elderly lady in our church in Canada and as we waited on the porch we heard her saying sternly "Back Bruiser, Down Bruiser, You need to be nice to these people Bruiser, no attacking them!" Obviously we were a touch nervous, then, she opened the door and there was this blur of fur and we were 'attacked' by this tiny yapping dog who could jump like a mile up. The thing was tiny, but could jump so high that he could lick our face!
Anyway, good to hear about your adventures, keep us posted and I'll be praying for you.
P.S. Why is it that little girls are so bossy? I mean really, you take just about any little girl - bestow the title "Big Sister" and whamo! You have the next Stalin. It doesn't seem to be true for little boys....peculiar. :)
Hurrah, Beka you're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It sounds like you have been having a thrilling time so far!!
Keep us posted!!!
Chihuahua size and Doberman looks might make it a Miniature Pinscher, but you can check this link if you like (colors can vary).http://dogbreedersdirectory.com/miniaturepinscher.htm
The day before yesterday we went to a St. Bernard breeder's house and saw their litter of eight four week old puppies. They were so benevolently sweet!!! Unfortunantly we were not there to buy puppies, but to arrange a breeding between Kinu and the male St. Sorry about the rambling, but that just came into my head when you mentioned a Newfie.
Miss you!!! Hear from you soon!
Ach! The spare room sounds enchanting! I didn't know that your mom accompanied you to NY, I guess you're all having your ties renewed!
I say, I do think you're better suited with felines, Bek.
Absolutely fabulous to hear from you again Beka! I have been checking ever couple of days for this long awaited post. I am happy to hear that things are going long well and your future rooms sounds wonderful. I hope you post some photos of the kids up here somewhere along the line...would love to see them before Aug. but I guess if we have to wait I'll survive. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventures!
Hugs.
Glad to know that you are happy in your new home.
Oooh! A room all to yourselve! Nice really nice! I'd say the weather here is, Well Washington weather. You know sunny one time and rainy the next. Last night we even had lighting and thunder.
Ah yes!! The first steps of a child. The first time Rebecca walked, she walked right into my arms. A timeless moment to be sure.
Yes I've had my encounters with big dogs. At a jog that my Dad did there was this dog that was about... up to my elbow. Sitting down. But he was one of the most sweetest dog I have ever met.
Keep us posted!!
I have to agree Joshua that girls are more bossy than boys. (not as bad as stalin) But boys have another timeless trates Such as Screaming, Pinching and kicking ect. Personaly I would rather have the bossy side. Wouldn't you?
(Oh we're not bossy!...we're just *concerned*!)
Hi there Beka! So glad to hear from you! I look foward to many more chronicles of this New York adventure!
Katie and Andrew sound SO very cute :)
Hey Beka,
Sounds like so musch fun. You have to be sure and get pictures of new yeok on here. May I ask why you don't want to open your shades???? Anyway hope you keep having as much fun as you have been. talk to you soon
"Concerned" Hmmm. Yes I think that is a better way of putting it. Good thinking.
Say!
Isn't War Drobe in the land of Spare Oom? I thought it was...unless I've got my chronicles mixed up.
Hey Beka, sounds like NY is alot of fun!
When will you be back home, again?
Can't wait til the conference!!!!
Esha
Sounds like your having fun!! Keep it up=)
Dearest Beka,
All is very quiet on the home
front with out you around. Do miss you very much!!I am sure
that you are very much appreciated there and thoroughly enjoying the little ones. I love to read you blogs so keep up the good work. Aunt LV
What's your address there?? (You can E-mail=)
Beka you can email me to if you have email were you live now. Please keep in touch. Don't forget about us in your glamorous life in New York.
patiently waiting for issue II of these chronicals!
Hey there bekah..
Nice to hear from you..
It's been a while since I last blogged..
Hope to hear more about your chronicles soon..
Cheers..
Keep in Touch..
*sniff* I think Rebekah has forgotton us. *sniff*
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