Aubrey just told me she had a terrific day. What an answer to prayer! I think it's the first "terrific" day since the move. I know there are LOTS of bumps left in the road, but maybe we're finally approaching something like a normal life again. Moving stinks, in case you didn't realize that. Luke asked me the other day how many days you have to live in a house before it feels like home. Of course there are lot of positive things that have happened over the past two months. Maybe the best thing I've noticed is how much better my kids are at playing with each other. It has definitely made us draw closer as a family. We all depended on friends a lot in Syracuse, and suddenly we realize our best friends are family! Anyway, a terrific day for my preteen girl is something to celebrate.

and the dining room.......

And the dining room is finished as well. The pictures are a little hard to tell color on, but it looks great! The first picture is before (white walls) and the others are after pictures. Hopefully you could tell anyway....

Aubrey's room

Finally, I finished the painting in Aubrey's room. I think I did my own step aerobics class at home this morning - each letter required getting off the stool and getting back up. It was fun though, and she'll be excited when she gets home from school. Here's a few pictures: