We agree with the Pennhens, blogging is a great way to keep up on what is going on in your lives! So we've decided to join in. Thank you M for our "anonymous" names.
We are loving New York! It is so green here and we are constantly amazed by how beautiful it is. Even drives to work are delightful. We are very close to the Adirondacks and have been able to go hiking and camping there several times. My parents were here for a weekend and we took them on a hike that led us to a beautiful lookout point. Wood and I plan on going back there in the autumn....I am soooooo excited for the colors! And we are delighted to be close enough to the Pennhens to be able to visit, though not as often as we would like...we hope to be able to go again soon...we had a great time!
The ward here is fantastic. We went to one week of RS/EQ and were promptly placed in with the nursery children. Normally I would worry about getting to know any adults in the ward, but we have met so many people already and it's great to jump in. We were able to go to Palmyra to help out with a youth temple trip and see the Hill Cumorah pagent too. We had a wonderful time and met great people. Wood plays basketball most Wednesday evenings with the Elders and I have been able to go to RS lunch groups and a temple trip. And we love serving together in nursery. Unfortunately Wood will have to work a few Sunday shifts where he won't be able to attend church, which makes me a little nervous. He is just great with the kids. Sometimes I will be struggling to get their attention or restore order when an upset has occured, but it seems futile. Then Wood will crouch down and wave to the kids "hey everyone, come here" and they all gather around him and listen. And the kids know that riding my knee horsie is not nearly as fun as riding his. Oh, I'll ask one of the moms to help, but I'm still not looking forward to the days he is gone!!
Wood is doing very well in his training. The first seven weeks were more book learning with multiple qualifications or "check-outs" that needed to be passed off. This week he started more of the "hands-on" learning and is working in an actual submarine nuclear reactor. It's just up on blocks instead of in the water. He is doing shift work, which will throw some kinks in our schedule, but it has its benefits too. For example this week he doesn't report to work until 11:30 am which means we now go running together in the mornings. And by running I mean jogging. And by jogging I mean I have suggested to him that if he wants, he's welcome to go on ahead of me. Fortunately for me, I think he goes more for the company. I am so lucky!
We love being married...64 days and getting better every day!
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Nice to see you and Wood in the Blogosphere.
You guys need to figure out how close Connecticut is and come on by. We'll even FEED you. (Woodine - You haven't met Shana or I, but you probably know some of my siblings).
I think we're about 3.5 hrs from where you are, and we'll actually be moving to Groton, CT at the beginning of January. Hmmmm...we'll definitely have to work something out!
Just a little note from the GreatNW. Sounds like the little ones are in good hands and Wood is enjoying the twigs.
Yeah - I am glad you figured it out. I look forward to hearing about your fun weekend trips. Now if we can only get Sarah up and running we'll have all the 9s.
Welcome, Welcome! You are off to a great start! I'm glad I checked the link from Penn Hens!
Yay! Welcome aboard!
WOW! I'm the last to know! Glod I checked out the new link. Welcome to the blogwagon!
Glad to see you you blogging! Wood is a very patient running partner, at least he has been with me. I do remember one time back in CA when Wood , M and I were out for a jog and M and I were just too slow for him and he took off. M and I were happy not to go that fast, but nowdays, working out with Wood is just another good time to visit!
I love the image of Wood distracting the rumpus-rilers so easily. Is his alter-ego Harold Hill, from The Music Man, or perhaps P.T Barnum? Don't worry, though, Woodine. Remember that you're doggone popular with countless wee-'uns in the extended family ranks.
By the way, the most magical problem-solver I've ever seen for nursery nightmares is soap bubbles. ...But only if you have the rule "No screaming." ("We just talk, or the bubbles have to be in time-out.")
Careful Wood, it was on day 65 that M made me start doing all the laundry and dishes.
J.
Nope B, apparently I was the last to know. I clicked on the link from Meaty Chunks. Before the page loaded I was thinking, "It's probably one of Coach's family members." I'm glad I check it. Woodine, I glad that you are blogging!
Welcome to the blogosphere Mr and Mrs Wood! Sorry for the delay in posting a welcome but due to issues and frustrations w/ blogger.com, I was unable to post until last night! :)
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