Were Moving.....

To Brazil!!!



I know most of you know this already, but I have to make it official by blogging about it. So here are the top 10 questions we've had about it.

10- Why? Well, (among many other reasons) we have always wanted to go down there for more than just a vacation (for those of you who don't know that is where Westin served his mission) and we decided that if we were really going to now is the time to do it, before we have more kids and while Westin is in school and not focusing on starting a career.
9- When? We fly out June 5th and fly back December 17th
8- Will we leave Serena with you? NO
7- What are we going to do down there? Westin will work teaching English, and we will travel all over visiting Westin's mission sites and other fun places he wasn't able to visit on his mission.
6- Where will you live? Belem. (if you look on the map it is up on the top right, right on that delta that connects to the Amazon River) This was Westin's mission and we have some contacts down there who will let us stay with them till we find an apartment.
5- Do you speak Portuguese? Westin does, I am learning... very slowly.
4- What are you most excited for? EVERYTHING!
3- What kind of food is there down there? Fresh fruit, rice and beans, shrimp... all sorts of deliciousness!
2- Are you nervous about the healthcare down there? Not so much, the doctors are very competent they just don't have the means to get big equipment, but if you go to the right clinics you don't really have much to worry about.
1- Can we come visit? YES, YES, and YES!
0- Are you really going to move to Brazil? YES, tickets are bought and we are moving out of our apartment this weekend! (we will live with Westin's parents for a month to save up some money for when we get down there)



We are so excited! If you have any more questions let me know, but post a comment anyway!

Welcome Avery!

Welcome Avery Lu! Although, a little earlier that we had wanted we are happy you are here, you are beautiful and I can't wait to come meet you! Your cousin Serena is giddy with excitement about having you here.

Avery Wallace
6lb 1 oz
19 inches long
April 21, 2010

Also, our prayers go out to Avery's mom Leisa, who will have surgery today to remove kidney stones AND gal-stones! Poor Leisa, she is such a trooper.

Playing Catch-Up

I unloaded a whole bunch of pictures off of the camera today and here is the happy result!

Serena playing at the park. Note: I LOVE springtime!

Me, Serena, and Joseanne playing at the park

Westin climbed up to the top of that weird spiderweb thingy we were playing on. Here he is showing off how cool he is at the top.

The other morning I went in to get Serena from her crib and this is what I found, her STANDING UP! When did she get big enough to do this? I don't know.

Very late Easter picture, and it isn't even that good of one. We had an Easter egg hunt at both Grandma's houses but I only got this one picture of it at Grandma Smith's.

Also, Serena has been so cute when she gets laid down in her crib. She immediately roll onto her tummy and sticks her butt in the air. I couldn't help but get a picture.

Anyway, thanks for looking. PLEASE post a comment.

Sweet, Sweet, Sleep!

Many of you had heard me complain about Serena's lack of sleeping through the night. It has been a source of stress for me for some time now. Well, last night she slept 8 straight hours in a row! I am beyond excited. I feel so well rested, and I already feel like I have been a better mom in the one hour we have been up. I think this calls for a celebration, and it is so nice outside today that we just might have a picnic.

Just because every post needs a picture. Here is a cute one of Serena and me.

Thanks for looking, PLEASE post a comment

My Baby Is So Studious

Westin got these glasses that clip onto his glasses at work the other day. Serena LOVES playing with them so I just couldn't help but take some pictures of her wearing them. Sorry I know they are a little bit blurry



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