{21 - JAN.}

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Here I am trying to set goals of being more on top of blogging and updates, and well, here I am failing! haha Guess that's just how it goes!! We are doing well here in England! It's been wild to wake up and remember.... Oh yeah! We live in England now!! Lockdowns are still going on strong here, so we still haven't been able to properly meet neighbors and church family but God is still giving us small opportunities here and there and we are getting some great, uninterrupted time at home to focus on school and creating good habits. 
This year, Tim and I are striving to be more intentional and present. Limiting our phone time, our work time, and taking a real and true Sabbath each week as a family. It's been enjoyable.
We've gotten into more of a rhythm for our days and are enjoying more time outdoors when it's warm enough. And to make things feel more like home - OUR CONTAINER ARRIVED! 
Well I'll try to be more on top this update thing for next month ... for now I'll let pictures help me with what I missed.


The Transporter Bridge 

SNOW! January brought us a quit a few snow days. 

and we didn't let any of the snow go to waste! 
This is their first English Snowman

and it just kept coming down 

upgraded the little man to something more substantial 

we are beginning to gain more sun each week! 


our container arrived - bringing all the important home goods and goodies from family! 

family dinner 

N is learning more and more words and able to read a few beginner books!! 
SO proud of her! 

lunch time read by T 

gotta love learning about the moon!!! 
It's one of our favorite subjects 

bundled up and ready for another walking adventure 

lots of great trails around our town! 

this is a little slice of nature right around the corner from us. 
We named the tree Winifred. 
And we set up nature studies and hammocks when we need to "get away" 

breakfast with Tim is the highlight of my morning! 
Quiet time with him and in my bible before the littles wake up 

HIGHLY recommend this read! 
IT'S SO GOOD

looking more like home each day ... 

another day outdoors 

planting some smiles for around our home! 

Our pond study week ... we are super thankful for Ropner Park! 

such a peaceful place 

and a wonderful place to journal and learn 

weekly FRESH flowers from the market! 
what a joy they bring to gray English days 

SO proud of her hard work!! She's piecing together sentences too!

just a little OT time with momma! 
He LOVES to be bundled up like a burrito 

Friday Night special! It's our favorite place to eat. 
A tradition that will stand the test of time! 

the future home of the Mill Lane Community Garden! 
Please be in prayer for this slice of green in our neighborhood. 

We are part of an epic team of folks who have
|some exciting dreams and hopes for this space. 



 

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