My Arizona Boys

The boys are pretty much diggin' Arizona! They have had a lot of fun playing with cousins, splashing in the water park, and hitting people with pow-pows (water guns). Logan has also picked up a way to save me money on washing cups!

McKay is now walking full time, and he is so small at ten months that we always get stopped to see how old he is and how long he has been walking. He looks like a little penguin, adorable! Logan has been enjoying his weekly play dates and is slowly, slowly getting better at potty training. He is liking having me home full time so we can work on letters and numbers when McKay is asleep. Last week he went on a backstage tour of the movie theatre and got popcorn and a little film strip. He is starting to say funny things, "Mommy, I love bubbles." "Mommy, there's a wow-wow" (cop car/ambulance/fire truck--it is the noise they make).

The heat hasn't yet broken our spirits. It is still cool enough for nightly walks to the park. Loren is still liking his job, and had to go to a quick conference--in Denver.

Hopefully we close on our house on Friday!

Why do I love people?

First, the pictures. I have taken some new pictures of the 

boys, 

but I can't seem to find the cord to download them.  So here are pictures of the boys being vets at the Denver Children's Museum.  Cute, eh?  McKay has a ways to go yet.

Second, the reason for this post.  I was really quite stressed out with the move.  I had boys to get ready, a house to clean and pack, a house to buy, utilities in two states to organize, showings to clean for, finals to write, grades to submit.... I was a little overwhelmed.  A lot of people helped us through those weeks and I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind, kind service that was shown to us.

Ray and Sharon Chase were invaluable.  They helped us drive here, putting up with Cosmo--which is no easy task.  They have helped to clean and put this house into a livable condition, and they have tirelessly entertained the boys.  Kendi has come to entertain me, so I don't go crazy.  Julie has sent packages so I feel loved all the way around the world.  Sometimes a girl just needs some candy and love!  Sometimes she also needs her mommy.  My mom sent us travel treats and other settling in goodies--plus good naturedly talks to me when I am going crazy.  My dad took Logan on the 18 wheeler and gave him a Kenmore key chain--which he loved.  Sarah Mayfield saw our moving van and just walked in to clean our bathroom--and was not taking no for an answer.  She also brought the boys fruit tape--which was well appreciated.  Dolores was our mom away from home, and we will sorely miss the weekly interaction.  This amazing woman not only cooked and babysat for us, but packed a beautiful new purse full of travel goodies for the boys.  Amber Martin fed us and packed another bag of goodies and toys for the boys--Logan asks about Joseph every time he sees a blue van.  And my beautiful and stylish cousin Loriann sends her amazing hand-me-downs to us--our kids never looked so good.  Our two realtors were actually quite amazing, our CO house is now under contract!

I'm sure I'm forgetting someone--and I'm sorry if I did.  I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the amazing people I have in my life.  Thank you.