In AZ we didn't have fall leaves. The kids are having a blast here with the abundance of leaves. I think Zak was attempting a headstand.
It appeared to be a disappointing conclusion to the story.
My wonderfully brainy Husband is quite handy when it comes to putting up a tree swing. He didn't even fall out of the tree.
I'm sure some of you have been wondering what we have been up to the past month, so I will fill you in. We have finally moved!!!! (Let's all break into the Hallelujah chourse) I was beginning to think the day would never come. In the past year, each time we would try to make arrangements to leave AZ, the doors would shut and we would feel that we should stay. For me, this year has been a time of learning patience in waiting for God's perfect timing. Now things have finally come together and David and I both felt clear that the time had come for us to leave beautiful (and hideously HOT) AZ. I cannot say I felt much grief. Other then sadness for leaving some very dear friends and a wonderful church, I am so excited to be moving back east to the cold weather, beautiful fall colors, snow, and so much more. In AZ you really only have two seasons, hot, and unbearable hot. One of the biggest blessings is that we will be within a day's drive of our parents. We will however, deeply miss our friends that we have made over the past 6 years. As we had no family in AZ, many dear people opened their hearts and homes and made us their kids and grand kids. We have never been so loved and warmly accepted anywhere else we've lived.
Sidney wanted very badly to push Dylan in her doll stroller. I only let her do it this once with much supervision. He did look adorable and actually fell asleep right after I took this picture. 
The Sunday my parents were with us, the church had a potluck meal and baby shower for Dylan. They gave me lots of nice gifts, and everyone brought a pack of diapers. Talk about a huge blessing!!!
Sleeping with Pooh.
Packing the trailer. We pulled a 20 ft trailer with a 7 ft high box built on it.
David got creative in getting our mattresses tied on.
On the way we stopped at a gas station with this unique playground toy.
We stayed for a few days with our friends the Bryans while we looked at some houses and made some arrangements. Then the next week we went on back to PA, to introduce Dylan to his Grandma and Grandpa Evans, and hung out with our folks while we waited for the closing on our house. We have bought a bank-repo, "fixer-up", and thank the Lord we got it for cheap, cheap, cheap. And THANK THE LORD also that my dear hubby is a "jack of all trades" and can do just about any type of construction work. The house at present is not livable, so we are currently living in a tiny two bedroom rental house until David gets our house fixed up. Hopefully this will only be for a month. I will post pictures later of the house and it's progress.
These are my dear, dear grandparents, John and Ann Gordon. They are both 87, and are sweet and precious. Someday I am going to write their story of immigration from Ireland. I am blessed beyond measure to have Godly, praying grandparents. They are the only great-grandparents my children have living.
Sidney entertaining Dylan for me, so I could get unpacked. Since we are only staying in the rental house for about a month, we are again just camping out, trying not to unpack to much. I can not wait for the day I move into a house that I know we will be staying in for awhile, and can unpack and decorate.
Zak holding Dylan and keeping him quiet so mommy can work.
Now a family of five. Everyone keeps asking us how many we want...???? David had the gall to glibly "joked" in the delivery room - "only 3 more to go"! I almost had the nurse throw him out.
His hair is going to be my thorn in the flesh. It goes every which way. The mohawk look happen on it's own.
Tiny kissable toes
Since we have returned home from our travels, I have been having preterm labor, so I am now on "bedrest", until I get to 37 weeks. I just wanted to share a picture of David working - for those who have a hard time believing it. Just kidding. He really is helping out a lot with cleaning, dishes, taking care of the the kids. What a MAN!!!
Since I have nothing better to do other then sit and lie around I have started Zak with his Kindergarten. We are doing ACE paces for now, but the plan is to put him into school once we get moved and settled. This is his "first day". He likes it and is doing well.
Getting ready for the baby. Zak is checking out the car seat for defaults, Sidney is trying the pacifier.
David's dad had made us a cradle when Zak was born. It was in need of a new coat of stain and finish. It really turned out beautiful, when he was done.
For those who are still wondering, we are moving the end of September. Yeahhhhh!!!! We will try to keep everyone updated about the "details".
I have been very bad about blogging this summer, but I guess you can chalk it up to pregnancy, vacations, and just being way toooo busy. I thought I'd do a quick catch up and show you all some pictures of our summer.
Over July 4th we went camping. It was great to get out of the 115 degree heat and be in the cool mountain air. It rained alot of the time, but we still had lots of fun.
The end of July we flew home to PA and spent two weeks with our families. The first week we went to David's home. We attended the Zeigler reunion where there were 87 people in attendance. The rest of the week was spent playing at Mammie's.
"Help, I can't get down"
Very frightening indeed. David's dad is in the chair behind him.
The greatest accomplishment - Catching "Mr Pickle"
A Very "serious" Aunt Adena
Sidney and her cousin Kaylee, Mammie lounging in the chair.
"Life is getting sooooo uncomfortable."
The family
The Grandkids - 11 and one on the way
Splashing Mamie. Zak, Evan, Cedric
Somehow I missed getting pictures of the cousins playing at my parents. I guess I was really relaxing.
After all our travels it was good to come back home and get back in the grind. But I have to say we are blessed with some of the greatest families.
