Erin's visit

We had a really nice visit with Erin.  We didn't go do touristy things so it was really a relaxing week.  We went to the local antique shops in Clovis, and did fabric shopping.  It was really nice.  

She brought two quilts that just needed binding, and got those done.  Then she started a new quilt.  I bought fabric for 3 or 4 quilts, and worked on a cute tote bag.  Its the first time I have made a bag, and it turned out perfectly.  I was surprised. 

We went to the local zoo here in Clovis on Wednesday because it was 83 and sunny and there finally was a break in the wind.  It was pretty much just animals in corn cribs.  But I think they were rescued. 
I am going to post an album.

WE SAW AN ALIEN!!!

April Fools!! Did you believe the title? I didn't think so.  I sewed Dave's underwear together in a string as a April fools joke.  It was very funny.

Nathan is feeling better after fighting a nasty bug all last week and this past weekend.  We spent Friday night in the ER in Clovis.  He had a fever all week, then on Friday it went up to 104.7.  He started feeling better yesterday, and is doing great today.  He is still kind of snotty, but its much better than it was. 

Last Friday we had a blizzard!   We didn't get a lot of snow here in Clovis, but they shut the whole darn state down.  Dave had a snow day on Friday.  Amarillo did get a lot of snow, we heard on the news they got 11 inches in 3 hours.  The winds here are so terrible. 

We are looking forward to nicer weather this weekend, especially since Erin is coming to visit.  She arrives on Saturday.  I am going to drive to Lubbock to pick her up.  I want to run to Babies R Us while I'm there.  

The house is almost completely put together now.  We finally got the hardware for Nate's crib.  His room is very cute.  Its the smallest, but his crib fits nicely with the twin bed.  He plays in the living room anyways, so he mostly just sleeps in his room. 

I have been busy working on a quilting project.  I am almost finished. Here is the top.  I tied it already, and I am quilting some of it, I only have a couple rows left then I just need to do the binding! 

Wasn't it 83 a week ago?

It has been snowing here in Clovis.  I was shocked when I woke up.  For the past two days they have had winter weather warnings out and plastered on the corner of the TV screen.  I had no idea what they were talking about.  It seemed warm and sunny to me.  I haven't worn a coat since we left Illinois.  So all this talk for days and it actually snowed!  I couldn't believe it.  Dave said all sorts of things have been cancelled on base.  INDOOR events have been cancelled.  Talk about wimps eh?  Imagine if Michigan was shut down for an inch of snow.  I guess they all get real nervous.  Anyhow, it was very pretty snowfall.  I did laundry all day, enjoyed an afternoon pot of coffee and made homemade pizza for supper. 

The house feels more like home everyday.  We

 have fallen into a nice routine.  I try to get something put away everyday, but most of the unpacking/ putting away tasks that are left are the kind I would rather put off.  Luckily we are having company in three weeks so I stay motivated. 

Our bedroom is almost completely finished, there are only a few knick knacks that need to find homes and we need face plates for the outlets. 

Nathans room is still a mess, we need to get paint on the walls, and put the crib together.  Once that is done it will be cute and cozy in there. 

The guest part of the extra room is nice, the craft part still needs some work.  I am waiting for my other peg board to be painted so it can be hung up and junked up.  But I love the one that is already up.  I have been using tools to decorate in the room.  I used my knitting needles in a vase, its pretty like a bouquet of needles instead of flowers.  I thought it was cute. 

 

 

I posted a new video today.  Nathan is such a character.  He makes me laugh a million times a day. 

Got Boxes?

We sure do!  Thankfully we aren't buried in them any more.  We have been working really hard to get everything unpacked.  Getting things put away is another story however.  The living room is looking good.  The dining room is almost functional.  Our bathrooms are nicely put together.  Nate's room is pretty decent, once we find the hardware for his crib and get that together, his room will be much closer to finished.  Our room is good, its just a little cluttered.

We spent our week in 1612 Shingle Loop before our big shipment arrived painting, changing handles on the kitchen cabinets, and lots of other little jobs to make this place feel more like home.  We got all of the rooms we wanted to paint done, except the kitchen and Nate's room.   We thought we would get the kitchen painted before the shipment arrived, but it arrived so fast we were shocked but very very happy. 

We have lots to do.  Just keeping track of Nate in this huge mess is a full time job. 

Nathan and the dogs are adjusting very well.  Nathan and Wendy are like two peas in a pod.  Nathan loves playing with her and she actually seems to like it.  Maybe because she knows at meals Nate will toss her some cheerios or crackers.  The other night Nathan sat on her and she seemed to like it.  I couldn't believe it.  She likes to sleep in his room. 

That's all for now I have lots to do! 

Gotta HOUSE

We went to housing today and got keys to 2 units to check out and we took one!  Its a three bedroom in the Mercury area.  I am posting the photo they have on Cannon AFB's website.  It has a carport and storage, a patio off the living room, a nice size kitchen with a huge pantry, built in bookcases in the living room, two full baths, and a great backyard.  AND there is a nice playground with swings behind our house!!   It doesn't have carpet so we will pick up some area rugs.  We bought a nice dryer today, it was discounted because it has a dent.  They are going to hold it at the store until next week.  We get keys on Thursday morning.  Our unaccompanied baggage will be delivered on Thursday.  Our Michigan Shipment will be here March 3 or 4.  And our Household goods should be here by March 13th.  When Dave made the appointment for our Unaccompanied baggage they told him it only weighed 350 pounds!!  HA!!!  AND our household goods were only 6600!!!!!  I am so glad.  Our Michigan shipment might be 1000 but not much more, we will see.  But we are definitely under our weight limit of 9000 pounds.  WHEW.

 

Finally a new home

It took us three days of driving but we made it!!  We stopped in Effingham, Illinois and Stroud, Oklahoma.  It was a nice drive.  Not too overwhelming since we stopped.  The dogs did so well.  And Nathan did fantastic.  We had an Elmo dvd and a Blues Clues dvd and between the dvds and his naps he was a happy little guy. 

The drive from Amarillo to Clovis was pretty cool.  So many wide open ranches.  LOTS of cows.  We have only seen the run down side of Clovis.   The other side, with Walmart and nicer homes, is up the road a bit.  We'll wander up there tomorrow.  We need a few things.  The BX and Commissary are small.  The BX reminds me of Selfridge, but its neat and organized. 

I am finishing up a few loads of laundry.   And I made dinner tonight.  We are tired of eating out after the three days on the road.  The room in billeting is very nice.  Very roomy. And we have free internet.  YAY. 

We should find out how long the housing list is tomorrow.  The girl at the front desk said folks have only been staying about a week or so. 

IT FEELS LIKE AMERICA.... The Land of Enchantment....

Last night in Japan...

This is it!  We depart tomorrow.  We are praying we have better weather tomorrow and we won't get stuck anywhere.  Living at the Inn hasn't been bad. But I am looking forward to getting to New Mexico and having a home again. 

Enjoy your superbowl festivities!  Eat a chicken wing for Dave and I as we will be in the air with no dinner service.  We have a lay over in Phoenix coincidentally.  So I bet the pilots will keep our flight informed on how the Cardinals are doing. 

See you all very soon! 

-Over and out-