September 2017

We are quickly adjusting to the changes San Antonio has sprung upon us.  I am enjoying the shopping and conveniences of a large city.  The girls call Target the "one eyed store", as we frequent there often.  The weather has been warm and sunny! Perfect for outdoor activities.  We went camping with our friends over Labor Day Weekend at Canyon Lake.  The days were hot and the nights were perfect.  Bryan bought me a paddle board for my birthday, so we got some use out of it at the lake doing SUP and paddle board yoga.  We also brought our kayaks and sand toys.  The kids enjoyed playing together and eating marshmallows.  This was there first time camping and they did OK? 

The girls are enrolled in preschool/daycare.  Kate loves doing homework assignments and bringing toys for show and tell.  Ms. Lorraine and Ms. Lynn are fabulous teachers for Kate.  Ms. Felicia is the perfect teacher for Jane.  Jane had a hard time warming up to daycare and being away from her mom, but after about a month she learned to kiss me goodbye and play with her friends. 

We found a wonderful library in Schertz that has story time 3 times a week.  The children's section of the library is organized well and there are little hand-on activities scattered about the area.  We have also found some great playgrounds near the library and our house. 

We have made a few friends in the area.  Some that we knew before coming to San Antonio and some from the Yoga studio we practice at.  The girls miss Germany and the friends they made there, but are quickly adapting to the changes. 

Bryan and I completed a triathlon in Kerrville, TX.  Bryan did a 1/2 Ironman and Rebekah did a sprint triathlon.  Our friends the Wilson's cam to cheer us on.

Rebekah found a job! After 3 years of living in Germany, it was time to go back.  It was difficult finding a job, oddly enough.  I am working at Northeast Methodist on the intensive care unit.  Orientation starts October 2, 2017. I bought work shoes to celebrate the occasion. 

My 100 year old grandmother, Wilma, passed away September 7, 2017.  I flew out for the weekend to attend her funeral service.  She was a very loved woman.  I always knew that, but it made me think about how I should treat others around me.  Often times, I feel like I am not a very nice person and I hope that when I pass away, I have friends and family that only have good things to say about me. I would like to adapt her love for everyone into my life.  Wilma was always serving others or doing kind acts for her neighbors and friends.  She kept up with everyone's lives and knew all the gossip.  I will miss her dearly.  I am so glad I was able to attend her 100th birthday party and that my children got to meet the "old, old grandma".