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Whew. The dust is settling. We landed here in Little Rock on February 20. It was a long day. It took no time at all to fill the house with boxes. I am still digging my way out of those. But all in all, the transition is going really well. I started my new job on Monday February 23. I am the new Executive Assistant/Manager, Facilities and Events for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. I get to say that last part on the phone about 20 times a day. I started my second week yesterday and, so far, I feel like I have been there forever. Everyone is super nice and communicative. You never have to wonder what people are thinking. They will tell you. I truly appreciate this quality. And, of course, I fit right in! I am coordinating my first event tomorrow. We are hosting the Mexican Consulate for the Small Business Series. I had to go buy liquor at 10:30 this morning. That was a little weird. I don't usually buy my liquor until at least after 4:00 (ha,ha). So, we will have some cocktails and appetizers and a short presentation. I think my job is going to be fun (dare I say it?)

As for Brad, he is getting to spend a lot of time with the girls. He is playing Mr. Mom these days. He will stay home with the girls through the summer until school starts. He has already arranged story time at the Library and craft times and art times. He is doing a great job and the girls love being with him. Our routine is beginning to settle, although I still have oodles of boxes to unpack.

There is so much to do here. Brad has already taken the girls to a kids museum and we hope to go to the Zoo soon. I will try to post some 'after' pictures of the house soon.

We are trying out several churches right now. We visited The Little Rock Church on Sunday and really enjoyed it. We will probably be back. We both have a list of priorities for our new church and we'll know when we have found it. I know a lot of people have been praying for us as we transition and I can't thank you enough. I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate the prayers, the help packing, the encouragement. We truly have some of the best friends in the world whom we love dearly!

More soon....