Answered Prayers

Our prayers have been answered today!  Since we decided to move to Round Rock rather than finishing our house being built in Georgetown, we were pretty sure we'd lose all of our deposit on the new house. Since the house is still in the building process, we tried to appeal to the sales manager to get a portion of our $12,000+ deposit back. The sales manager said no. So, Jason contacted the president of our builder and told him about our situation and decision to move closer to Austin. Today the president called Jason. They are refunding our FULL deposit!!!!  It is more than we could ever have hoped for!!! We are so thankful that God softened the president's heart for our cause. So thankful!

Inner Space Caverns

We visited Inner Space this morning. Jason had never toured in the entire time he lived in Georgetown!

I thought it would be cooler down in the cave, but it wasn't. It's a constant 72 with humidity at 95%. We were sweating by the time we got done!  

Sam liked the tour. Even the total darkness!

Growing Garden

My tower garden is still growing like crazy! The lettuce at the top is no longer eatable, but it's fun to see how big it will grow!

We've gotten several cucumbers so far. They aren't bitter at all. I'm picking them when they are small, and they are yummy. 

The basil is growing very well too. I didn't think it was going to make it because the lettuce was hogging the light. Now it looks very happy. 

The tomatoes had a setback a week ago.  I accidentally unplugged the pump in the heat of the day. They got pretty wilted and lost their blooms. More blooms are starting to grow, but the growth is slower because it's SO hot. I would have given up on my soil garden by now if we still lived in the farm because of the heat and water needed. It's nice to still have something producing in August. 

I look forward to a fall garden this year!

School starts soon!

We received Sam's supply list and a note from his teacher in the mail this week. I can't believe it's already time to think about the start of school!  I think it's going to be a really great school for Sam. I hope he transitions smoothly. 

Next weekend there is a parent work day to get the campus ready for the fall. I am looking forward to meeting other families at the school, especially parents of Sam's classmates. I hope we can form some friendships with other parents who have kids with speech delays. It seems like everyone is so busy these days. It's hard to find people willing to take on new friends. It's on God's hands, so we'll have to see how it goes. 

On August 21, there is a picnic to meet the teacher. I think meeting Sam's teacher will help to calm my jitters about Sam going to school 5 days a week. I pray that she will take the time to get to know Sam and foster a relationship with him. I know the small student to teacher ratio will help give each student one-on-one attention. I hope reality is as good as advertised!

Updating plans

The house we are buying is stuck in the 1970s, so we are planning some update projects before moving in. Here are some before pictures:

Inspection Day

Our offer was accepted for the 1970s house in Round Rock! It took Sam and I 22 minutes to get to therapy from this house!  It will be an even shorter trip to Sam's school. That's why we decided to move to Round Rock. It will be best for our family. 

Of course, Sam found the bunny in the front yard.  

Evening Walks

Sam loves to walk around the neighborhood in the evenings. There are really nice sidewalks, a duck pond, and lots of trees. We see bunnies, Sam's favorite animal, every walk. He named each bunny (Momma,Dadda,Baby) as we go by.  

We take Lucy and Buddy in our evening walks, so Sam likes to take something of his to walk too. At first he pushed his bunny on a tricycle. Then it was two bunnies on the trike. Then it was two bunnies and a dog. 

Lately he's traded the trike for his scooter. One time he brought his vaccum cleaner -that must have been a funny sight!  

He's also walked his toy dog who falls over with every crack in the sidewalk.  

Sam's dog gets thirsty and has to swim in the duck pond with Buddy. Jason humors Sam by helping his puppy swim.