Update

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I know it's been awhile since either one of us have written about what's going on in our lives, so for that, I apologize.  We haven't necessarily been too busy to write, but every time I've gone to write something, it has sounded more like an "I miss Texas" post than a "here's what's new in Virginia" post.  So here is (hopefully) my final attempt at updating you on the past 3 months.

The first thing I did when we moved in was decorate.  I can't stand living in a house that doesn't look like it's, well, lived in.  That took me less than a month, which has surprised many people.  For some reason, I think people feel the need to ask how we're getting "settled in". I think they expect our house to be full of unopened boxes and a freezer full of TV dinners. I have made a note to never use that term when welcoming anyone new to town.  

We went and got our new licenses shortly after moving.  The DMV was delightful as usual, full of people wanting to renew their vanity plates (which apparently are super popular here) and a mom loudly reprimanding her son for leaving his seat to go to the water fountain.  We also were unaware that showing teeth in your picture is not allowed, so we both ended up with pictures that make us look like super creeps.  Side note about vanity plates:  we have seen some great ones, including ITS PAPA, ENJOYN ME, L8 MOMMY, and UR SLOW.  I'm thinking about getting one that says KKK4LYFE (in case you didn't know, those are my unfortunate initials). 

I was able to coach volleyball at a private school in town, and even though our season was less than extraordinary, I loved it.  I've also been able to do photography on a more professional level.  Both of these things have been goals of mine for quite some time now, and I'm super excited that I've gotten these opportunities!  

Justin is right in the middle of planning for D-Now in January, as well as camp and our mission trip to Philadelphia in July.  That's keeping him pretty busy.  We've joined a weekly home group, which has been nice to get to hang out with other couples and do a Bible study together.  

My parents came to visit in the beginning of October, and my sister will be here on Tuesday and stay through Friday.  We are also really looking forward to coming home for Christmas for a week, when we can reunite with family, friends, and Whataburger.  

Thanks for reading.  Have a great Thanksgiving break!