Lots and lots of BBQs

Well the past few days have been busy, but I can't exactly tell you everything we did. Have you ever had one of those? Thursday we went over to our friends and did some much needed laundry, and Zayin got to play with his buddies. They did great and had so much fun! They played for about four hours! Friday we stood in line for some things and ended up being in the office for four hours, that is no way to start out your Friday! Lets see...well Friday night we went over to a girl, Carrie's, house for dinner with some of her friends and that was amazing! It was so much fun, and it was almost weird how easy it was for everyone to get along. I forgot that it could be that easy. Eli had met this guy Ryan at his retreat, they are in the same group, and invited him along as well. When he got to our house the kids just ran over to him and couldn't get enough of him. It was so unlike them, especially since we have gotten here. They are both just a little intimidated by others, which is totally understandable considering the situation. But not with Ryan, Zayin was even a little upset when he finally had to go home after our dinner. And both the kids loved being at Carrie's, and felt so comfortable playing there. It just truly blessed us. We met a girl from Brittan and a girl from Germany, and four others that are living here in CA, plus Eli's friend Ryan who is from South Africa.

Then to continue our BBQ adventures, Saturday evening Zayin had one for his school, a chili cook off. So we loaded up the kids and camping chairs and headed over to the school. It was so much fun! Tons of people and kids, Zayin went crazy and just ran almost the whole time we were there. We also met another couple from WA, who have two boys around Zayin's age. They have been here about the same amount of time we have. And they go to Twin View at the same time as us so it was nice to connect.

To top off the BBQs we have one tomorrow for Eli's group where we will get to see and meet everyone in Eli's group and their kids too. I'm sure we will have a blast!

So this morning at church was amazing! In worship we went long, but I'm not sure we actually even got through one whole song. It was pretty powerful. And Pastor Kris had an amazing message. It really hit me hard and it was hard to hear some of it, but only because I knew it was true. A lot of facts that I didn't know as well and were totally mind boggling! I was totally blown away! And Eli danced like crazy during worship, he said it was like God was standing right in front of him. Zayin had a blast at Sunday school, and Zayin got to make a project and a paper airplane which made his day. So all in all, an perfect day! Now we are all settling down and will soon be settling in. I have to go finish my 100 oz of water for the detox I started, which is going pretty well, except I didn't follow the food guidelines yesterday. But overall I do feel a little better. Now to watch a movie with my darling children and sweet husband, before we are tucked into bed. Missing all our family and friends!oxoxoxoxo
Crystal