We seem to be reaching some sense of "normalcy" in our routines. It is rather surreal to realize that we are moving into the fourth week of classes and simultaneously feeling like we are moving in. This week saw some marked progress in the settled direction, specifically a broom and dustpan (no more borrowing from the neighbors), shelves in the food pantry, a mounted coat rack, and a telephone. That last item is obviously a pretty big one. A few family members and friends have mentioned that they have tried our cell phones and that they don't work, which is what happens when you move to another country. We do have a USA phone # that folks can can reach us on and it will not be an international call: 360-306-5404. It all works through the Internet so we actually have Canadian and USA lines through an Internet phone service.
Other news is Shannon is working part time as a community assistant within our greater family housing environment. It is a supportive work environment and flexible enough that she can involve Aurora. She will be planning and coordinating activities, volunteer work, and youth leadership with teenagers who live in on-campus housing. It was a crazy thought that some students would have teenagers, but it turns out most of the kids in that age category are children of faculty who live on campus. Which is kind of a unique thing, but evidence of really what a great place the UBC campus is to live on.
Aurora is working on teething. I bought a climbing gym membership. All in all we are feeling like this will be a pretty good lifestyle for the next couple of years.
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Settling into a place is always odd. Some times I get pretty comfortable being transient. Getting cozy, however, is nice because you feel like you can be a good member of the church again. Not that you aren't a good member when you are moving around, but it is so nice to have a solid ward, home teaching, family home evening, etc. It's hard to do the important things when some of the basics of life (i.e. a broom and a dust pan) aren't there.
Glad to hear you guys are doing well. I need to get your e-mail. There is a backpack for sale on craigslist in Vancouver, BC and I wondered if you might be able to pick it up for me and I can mail you a check. Plus, since you are a packing guru, you can tell me if its a good buy. my e-mail is rhallows(at)indiana.edu
hey there friends... its so nice to read about your happy little family. how precious yall are. and aurora is already quite the littel adventurist. it was nice to see pictures of your warm smiling faces.
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