Much to be thankful for (#120...)

#120. We made it to MI with no problems and the kids traveled very well, and so did the adults!

#121.  Friends showed us their love in a tangible way: helping to pack the moving truck and clean our house, top to bottom. (Above picture: some of the gang stopping for lunch!

#122. Tearful goodbyes to many good friends.

























#123. New neighbors that are expanding our cultural horizons (below: Korean pancake - more like an omelette and amazing!). Most of the neighbors we've met so far are from South Korea, and one family from Japan. Maybe I'll learn a third language.

#124. A clean, cozy new apartment home.

#125. AC and

#126. a dishwasher in our new place.

#127. Big windows and learning that our kids can sleep in very bright rooms.

#128. We have a large deck that is big enough to hold the kids' playhouse and picnic table.

#129. An answer to a specific prayer for friends for our kids: our apartment area is bursting with small children and we have lots of room to play outside together and get to know their families.

#130. The joys of living in the heart of a small large city (I did mean to say that): attractions like zoos are nearby and affordable.

 #131. Time with family that has been too far away for too long.
#132. Moving here just in time to go to my youngest cousin, Karen's, wedding and reconnect with many other cousins and aunts and uncles.

#133. New rivers to explore, new water to chart. (Above: Brad and our neighbor Chung Ho at the Thornapple River)