News? Shmooz? One month after we’ve moved into the new house and I can’t really say that it’s even started. We did manage to paint most of the downstairs three times now (the first color didn’t quite work and then we needed two more for correction), but that is as far as we’ve gotten. The living room set and bedroom set hopefully won’t be too far behind, but neither have we found the right one that jumps out at us. Oh well … give us some time here. On the other hand, we’ve been picking up all kinds of things from ladders, to lawn mowers, to BBQ grills and Home Depot has been a second home for us. Dad and Mom were here this last weekend and we got another baby gift – a baby runner stroller. Our nursery isn’t even near completed, but the closet is slowly accumulating things at a rate equal to Heidi’s stomach. 🙂 I get to feel the baby kicking and rolling and moving and it is completely awesome. However, ask Heidi the same question in the middle of the night and her response is bound to be different.

Germany! Did I mention that I was in Hamburg, Germany last week? It was only for two quick days, but it was more than a little fascinating to wander around and take in the city. Although the city was largely destroyed back in WW2, the architecture has been mostly recreated and gives the old European feeling. If you ever make it over there, the one food you HAVE to eat is their cherry tomatos. They were truly incredible!! Smile all!

I really should upload some pictures, but I’m not at home at the moment and if I don’t update now, I fear it shall be some time before I get around to this. I know it has been a while since there has been an update, but there has been much going on. Heidi and I were up in Toronto one week back relaxing at the cottage and generally enjoying some sunshine before the hectic pace of this weekend. It was wonderful to visit and to see little Jenna Barbara. Have you heard? She’s not really a baby, she’s the perfect never-cry child.

So there is other big news as well. On Friday of last week, Heidi and I moved into the new house that the Lord provided for us. We were very thankful for help from Mom Roach, Andrew, Sam, Nathan and Jen. While I can’t say that I miss our old apartment, it was a little sad seeing it so empty. OK. So that sad feeling only lasted seconds as we were finally able to move into our own home and do jumping jacks and cartwheels in every room. Woo hoo! The neighbors seem exceptionally friendly, and at least four different families have already come by (in two days) to welcome us to the neighborhood and ask if we need everything.

Now come the days of expenses and bills as we start to fill the house with things which we’ve been putting off for two years. Things like the fridge and lawn mowers really need to be towards the top of the list. Pictures to come … Smile!