Freedom

See the small child across the street, collecting sticks on her own????  That's my Lydia and this photo was taken from my warm living room, watching her from window.  Thanks to the security of base housing, Lydia has new-found freedom.  This is a moment I dreamt about.  Megan

Siblings!

Yesterday was National Sibling Day!  Lydia and Jack really bonded on our trip to Alaska.  There is still the occasional hair-pull but in general they are playing together more and more with each passing day.  Lydia even claims that Jack is her "best friend."  Megan

Almost Unpacked

The place feels larger than our San Diego home.  We have room for our big dining room table!  Megan

We've Moved

We FINALLY moved into our house on base on Friday!!!  It was a long wait but so far seems worthwhile.  Here is our 3 bedroom/1.5 bath duplex.  The best part about the home is where it is situated-in a private spot overlooking a park and soccer field.  Megan

Get Ready to Rock

My little rockstars.  Megan

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Guesthouse Living

Come Monday we will have been living in the base guesthouse for four weeks.  We now have a confirmed address at a charming (but small) duplex overlooking the soccer fields on base.  However renovations will not be complete for another week.  So we will continue to make the most out of guesthouse living.  It was Lydia's idea to host a Easter Party with our friends.  She planned all the activities-egg dying, coloring and cooking decorating.  Megan

Alaska Girl

Lydia is going on her forth week at Sonshine Preschool.  She goes every morning, five days a week for three hours.  The preschool is run by a mission so she now insists we say prayer before each meal (not a bad thing!).  This picture was taken during a parade to celebrate Palm Sunday.  The school has horses, cows, goats, sheep and chickens, as well as a beach and indoor gymnasium.  She came home last week with mud all over her pants and boots.  We were so surprised that she wasn't bothered by it.  She is turning into our "Alaska Girl."