Quick Update

It has come to my attention that I have neglected my blog lately. Well, that is because we've been very busy! We drove back from Ohio Wednesday, then spent Thursday and Friday unpacking and doing a frenzied cleaning of the whole house because starting on Friday, Bob's family came to visit. It may not seem like that big of a deal to have your in-laws come, but for us it is--this is the first time they've ever visited us, in 11 1/2 years of marriage! Bob's parents and 3 of his brothers and sisters came, along with some of their families, so all together, we had 10 people here. I say "had" because one sister and her husband just spent Friday night and had to leave this evening. So far everything is going well (thanks for the prayers, all who are praying!). Tomorrow our family is going to church, and we'll see who else comes. We would be so thrilled if some of the cousins would come with the boys to AWANAs tomorrow night too. We'll see! The kids are having a great time playing together. I'm not sure what else is on the agenda tomorrow. Some people had wanted to do some sightseeing, but the weather forecast for tomorrow is slushy snow, and we're not real excited about driving around downtown in that, if it in fact comes to pass. Whatever we do can not involve too much walking, since Nathan has had a terrible toe injury. Friday night we ate dinner at the Lorenzinis' house before Bible study, and their kitchen, which is hardwood, is about 1/4 " higher than their family room, which is berber carpet. Nathan came flying up their basement stairs, ran into the family room, and caught his second toe (?!) on this little wooden lip. Basically, he pretty much knocked off the toenail. It looks frightful, and we have had a terrible time keeping it from bleeding. Any slight bump, and it starts bleeding right through whatever bandaid/gauze and waterproof tape combo we can come up with. And since it is his second toe, it is very awkward to even put bandages on it! So not much walking for him! I'm secretly thankful it happened to him, though, since he is certainly our "stoic" family member, at least in regards to pain issues. I'll be sure to pass on any sympathy wishes you may wish to offer though!