sorry for the silence!

We're on vacation! :) Computer time is limited, and somewhat avoided. :)

We made it to Clovis. Ryan came early to get started on his Mentored Ministry class (seminary version of internship, kinda), working with our good friend Bailey. He spends a couple days a week on that class, and the rest of his time helping baby brother Layne remodel his house in Lubbock.
The kids and I (accompanied by our precious, pacient friend Kelly) followed him here about 2 weeks later. The road trip was amazing - even though we spent 16 hours on the road one day, and the kids only slept for less than 2 of them. Gulp. And so far the vacation is great. The kids love all the adoring audiences of our friends and family here, and I love a break from being the primary audience. They get fresh enthusiasm and I regain some sanity. :)
We're here for about another week, then Grammy is driving back to Kentucky with us and staying for a few days. Ryan will stay and finish up his class and work, following us home a few days later.

If I don't manage it before, I'll blog when we get back to Wilmore.