Portland

After much anticipation, and three weeks without Nate, we made it to Portland. The first night and morning were a little rocky for me as it started to sink in what we had just begun. The kids though were so excited. They called each other troops and would say "lets go troops, lets go explore!" Lia and Laura unpacked themselves in their new room. They have a bunk bed again which they are really excited about. I had a little bit of a breakdown, but everyday has gotten better. It helped to go to church. It was a little strange at first, but we are in a really great ward. They have been so welcoming. Even with a primary much smaller than the one at home (and no girls Lia's age), Lia and Laura came home saying how much they liked it. Josh went to primary the second Sunday we were here and Megan even went to Nursery!! They all have great leaders and teachers. We've had a visit from the elders quorum and I went to a relief society activity. It is such a blessing to have the church!!








We drove to the temple after church, it is beautiful! The kids were more than willing to pose for the camera for some reason, even Josh and Megan. She's started doing these silly smiles for the camera now. They are such great sports. I know they want to go home and they've all had some little breakdowns of their own, but overall they've been great. We've been able to go do some fun things the last two weeks. Hopefully we can keep up the pace of a few activities a week to get us out of the house. I'll post about those activities soon...