We are feeling right home here in our Topeka town home! We live close to everything we need... school, church, grocery stores and all. The humidity here does make the temperature a bit more extreme, but all is good in the neighborhood. It is beautiful here. Topeka is full of rolling hills and lots of big trees! The grass isn't the nice soft grass we are used to, but we just always wear our shoes out to play. I haven't figured out many of the differences in culture yet, but I am sure it will come! There are little moments each day that remind us that we are where we are supposed to be at this point in our lives.
We attended our ward for the first time today and meet many wonderful people. I know i am not in Utah anymore, because I was told today that we have a lot of kids!
Jaime started school on Monday and is quickly making friends and seems eager to learn and be part of things. I am grateful for the rock he has been for me and the girls, as we have dealt with unexpected feelings as we adjust to change!
I (Sarah) have been able to work from home in the mornings and then be with my kiddos the rest of the day. I plan to really work on my music while I am here, so you can expect to hear more of that from me! Just need to get situated and back into the swing.
Taylor started 1st grade on Tuesday at Shaner Elementary, and has loved meeting new friends and taking part in new classes such as music and gym. Taylor has had a bit of a harder time than anyone here because she truly misses all of you. She has been practicing the piano a lot and has learned "Mary had a little lamb."
Macie...well....she still thinks that any one of you will come knocking at our door at any moment, so doesn't quite understand the distance between us! She has been a real strength to Taylor by comforting her when she is sad, "Don't worry Sissy, we will see them in like 3 hours at Christmas!" She practices writing lots of peoples names every day (on paper actually!!!) and is getting very good at writing neatly and coloring in the lines.
Hazen has been growing like a weed as to be expected and continues to be a joy to all of us. I am sure he will be quite chubby before we know it!
Well, just wanted to give you a little peek into our lives here. I know that it has only been 1.5 weeks, but it feels like we have already been here for 1 month. We are excited to be here and would love to have any visitors at any time. We truly appreciate all the help and support we have received not only through this transition, but through the many transitions we have had in our lives.
May you feel of our love from afar!
Much love,
Sarah Jayne
3 comments:
Hey! I didn't know you guys were in Topeka! We're living in Overland Park. We're like an hour away from each other. That's crazy. We'd love to see you guys. I hope you like it here. We absolutely love it. Call me and lets plan to get together some time soon. I've never been to Topeka so we could drive out there or if you guys want to come to KC, we could plan a fun night out. My number is still the same so call me anytime. Talk to you soon!
Good to see you back on the blog. I am so glad to hear things are going well. I've been thinking about you guys. THis will be a great adventure for your family. Love you guys!
WHAAAAT?????? So it has obviously been waaaaaaaay too long. You have a cute little baby boy AND you live in Topeka??!! I was shocked when your blog came to the top of my list and to see all the changes you've been through! I was so happy to see your beautiful little family (and yes, being from Utah, I still think it is a ~little~ family). I hope you keep posting. Hope all continues to go well for you guys!! Much love to you!
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