Back Online!!!

Wow, I was doing so well at updating this blog until... the computer went down. Talk about a halt to everything! I found out I don't know how to find out about anything without the internet and that the internet allows you to find out about anything. I am sooooo glad to be back online!

So much has happened. We moved into a townhouse; still renting, but we realized that is a better fit for us right now. It must be close to double the space and we have a garage. The only bikes in the house are in the bike room which is in the basement. We have always wanted a basement. The first floor is all hardwood except the kitchen which is linoleum. We have always wanted hardwood floors. We are a little farther from the library and swimming and the farmer's market (when it comes back), but only a couple of miles. Still within easy riding distance.

We had planned to move in on the 15th of December, but we decided to go ahead a pay a little more and move in a week earlier. The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. On Monday the 15th Portland was covered with ice and snow and way below freezing temperatures. Greg hasn't worked since the day we finished moving because they don't sweep streets in the snow. It was warm enough today that Greg took the van out, but another storm is expected this weekend. Monday, the 15th, we were scheduled to do a walk-through at our old apartment, but we were not going to drive. Greg and I bundled up and rode our mountain bikes. I was terrified at first, but began to figure out what was more grippy and what was less. Did I mention the wind? Strong and freezing, almost blowing us over. I was thankful I overcame my concern for my looks and bundled as I did.