Hello Washington

So we officially made it to Washington on Tuesday, we have just been super busy, and I barely have time to get on the computer and check my emails, facebook, myspace, etc. We REALLY enjoyed our trip up here. Instead of doing a rush trip up, we took our time, and went up highway 1 / 101. The whole family had a blast, minus the few fights, and myself getting car sick a few times from the roads twisting and turning up and down the cliff sides right along the shore! I'll post the pictures at the end of the post!

We went across the water to where we are going to be living, and signed up for Navy housing. I am SUPER stoked about it. We saw a few pictures, and tomorrow is the open house that we will be going to. They are currently being built, and will begin to open up the completed houses mid-August, and all houses will be completed by December. We are on the list, but they have no idea where we fall on the list, due to the fact that families that are getting relocated out of the older housing have priority over us. So we patiently impatiently wait! They are all SINGLE houses, two car garages, fenced back yards. We rate a 4 bedroom house. They said the 4 bedrooms are between 1800 and 2000 sq ft! That is a lot of space!! We are currently staying with hubby's grandma until we can find an apartment that does month to month leases...so keep your fingers crossed for us there!!

The kids are LOVING Washington. I think they were a little leary at first, and sad to leave their friends, but now they enjoy spending time and being close to family, and LOVE exploring the woods behind Grandma's house!! They have found so many little critters, and berries, and all sorts of fun things to do since being here!! I think after we get settled into our house, they will adjust to Washington rather quickly. Every now and again they will mention that they miss their friends, or Robin will say "When Bailey comes to see me!", but for the most part, they are taking the move well.

Until we get completely settled, my postings will be sporadic to say the least, but I do try to get on and "quickly" read others as I can!! Hope everyone is doing great, and we miss all of our friends!! :D

Here are a few pictures!!


As soon as we set out on the 101.



Can't go through wine country without stopping for a taste!



Hubby tasting wine.



The GORGEOUS coast line!!



Golden Gate Bridge. My car was FULL of giggles from the kids, they were super excited!



Crappy picture of Alcatraz.



Drive Thru Tree! Our Expedition wouldn't fit!



Kids chasing frogs at the pond at the Drive Thru Tree



The cat's favorite spot to ride on the trip.



The kids first Ferry ride!



The kids on the front of the Ferry, and some random guy that happened to get in the pic..



The under side of the Ferry, walking back to the Truck...



Robin feeding the Bunny in Auntie's front yard.