My Bags are Packed and Ready to Go

Life has been fast paced for the last month. We had a moving company come and pack our household items on the 19 March heading for Moscow. We rented our house on the 15th, and the tenants moved in on the 25th, our car was sold on the 23rd. In between those dates we had a garage sale, return any items that weren't ours to the rightful owners, moved our furniture in a container, paint, repair, packed, celebrated Pat's birthday, Isaiah's birthday and tried to find time to visit a few friends and family. We still didn't visit all of Pat's family and some of her friends.

Worship

Terry is in England with Mercy Ships training the guy who will be taking his place. Here is a picture during worship time in the cargo hold of the Africa Mercy Friday morning Feb.16th.

Grandma is enjoying her grandchildren:
Zachary is 7 years old and loves to read all the time. He's already in the 2nd grade.
Avery is is 18 months old. She's learning how to talk and is discovering everything. Avery is exciting to be with and is adorable.
Blake is 10 days old. He has a beautiful color of skin. I'm not sure who he looks like,but when he was born he looked like Avery.

Avery gets a close up of her new brother. WOW

Terry was in Colorado the day before Blake was born and then headed off to England with Mercy Ships to train the man who is taking his place. He'll return back from England to Colorado on Feb 25th. Then we'll both head off to El Paso to finish up on last minute things.

It's a boy

Blake Andrew Wheeler
February 8, 2007
6:01 pm
7lbs 110z
20 1/4 inches

BRRRRR

While staying in Colorado, I've had the chance to get used to the cold weather. I guess it'll help me get ready for Moscow. BRRRRRR
Terry and I went up to Virginia February 5-7 for our orientation with PAE. The only thing we're waiting for now is our Medical Clearance which will take about 4 more weeks and then off to Russia for two years.

Grocery Shopping

Avery took her stroller and helped with the grocery shopping. That was fun for about three aisles, then Avery and her stroller went into the grownup shopping cart. What an adventure!

Remember this song?

It's been a Hard Days Night and I've been working like a dog.

So we finally decided to take it easssssy in our jacussi (hot tub) on a cold winter's night. Can you see us through the steam?

Pacific Architects and Engineers PAE

PAE Government Services, Inc. provides operations and maintenance services at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow, Russia and Beijing, China.

We filled out an application back in March of 2006. After going through a lengthy application process including Security Clearance we have accepted a position with PAE in Moscow.

The last step is to have a medical clearance. So this last week we have had: chest x-rays, EKG's, physicals, along with extensive blood work and colonoscopy's. Terry has had his PSA level checked while Pat has had a mammogram and other female tests.

If we are medically cleared we will be leaving for Moscow mid March. We will keep you updated.

Things that Make you Smile :)

These are few of my favorite things:
Being home for all the little things like seeing Josiah all dressed up for the Military Ball.