It's been a looong time

We lost our Internet connection in June and only just got it back up and running. We have plenty to share, so I've placed a few updates below. And since children change so quickly, here are two recent photos of Laurie and Ander taken last Sunday.

We're in escrow!

We began our house-buying excursion in late June. As are most house-buying stories these days, it has been a long, complex journey but we finally opened escrow on a home this week. A few pics are below. When it becomes final, I'll post some more.

front

the backyard - surrounded by shrubs and trees including grapefruit, peach, pomegranate and two palms. A nice patch of grass to play on as well.

The livingroom.

To the right of the livingroom, the dining area.

kitchen looking into dining area.

Laurie and the horses

Laurie has always been a horse junkie. Over the summer she became involved with three horses -- Banner, Dobe and India -- through a friend and has continued working with them each weekend and days of the week she can find a ride.


Laurie and Dobe

Laurie riding India

Laurie's latest look

Laurie's look is ever changing, though most would think it is still the same. Here are some recent photos taken Sept. 2008.