We have met some of our neighbors. Just across from us leaves a family with 2 kids Charly she is 12, and Folle he is almost 5. They have been super nice to our kids inviting them over to play everyday. They have HUGE yard with swimming pool, trampoline, 2 huge dogs and 1 little dog, 1 guinea pig, a huge snake, 2 fish tanks and they own horses. Their yard faces forest and so it is fun for the kids to explore.
I am grateful they have been kind and welcoming to us and the kids.
Today we got invited for BBQ at their house, though I am a little bit worry about its happening....rain. It has been raining like crazy all morning. So we'll see what happens once 5pm comes around. In the main time, I have been wondering what we should bring? Some of the things that I'm a custom to make require food/spices that I can't find....So I think I will go with this salad I hope they like it!
The other day RS President came over and brought lovely flowers for me...that made me happy! I love fresh cut flowers. Troy has made a promise that I can have fresh flowers all the time while we are here! Yaaa, for Troy, he scored some brown points with me on that one.
Today we also driving to the other side of London to pick up Dryer! Did I tell you I love my new Washer. After not doing laundry for 2 weeks, I end up doing 9 loads of it. Our house for 3 days looked like laundry mat. I was becoming very creative in finding places to hang our clothes. Dryer will make things alot more civilized! (though, I told Troy I can do without it, but he found one really chip) I guess, he is trying to make my life easier, bless his heart.
We are meeting with bishop this Sunday....Troy thinks he has callings in mind for us. I think he just wants to chat and get the "feel on us"
Mom, you have asked if Temple is near by. Yes, it is about 20-30 min drive. It is London Temple. When we leaved in the hotel we drove by it quite bit. The grounds are quite beautiful as you can imagine, Brits know how to plan a garden.
We have spoke with Senator's office and awaiting on hearing back from National Visa Department. Once they contact us we will have to do all kids of paper work and then have an appointment where we will have to bring filled forms for both of mine wavers. I'm not sure if the decision is going to be made then at the appointment time or they do it on their own. I guess, we'll find out. Senator's office said, that she will try to get us out of here in 6 months. Let's hope that is the case. Though, I wouldn't mind staying here for 8 months to an year. Though, financialy,it would be wiser for us to be gone in 6 month. Troy will have to pay taxes both in US and UK if we stay here over 6 months. Don't really want to do that.
Anyway, I'm glad to see you all caring on with the Summer usuals. BBQ, swimming, tanning, hiking, swiming again,camping,seeing my kids hair geting really blond by the sun,family gatherings, friends hanging out,fireworks, more swimming,my kids cute little tan bodies,picnics, lunches with Girlfriends, movie nights, book clubs, ice cones,Brooks side french fries, Diet coke from the gas station...., just to name a few. Seeing all of your pictures on face book and blog makes me miss UT. I love you all !