Making our way...

Well, our time in Southern California is up and tomorrow morning we will be making our drive East to Missouri!

The time here has been wonderful we have loved hanging out with Matt's family and friends, there certainly are some special people in this part of the world, we love them!

We have been trying to acclimate back to life in the US. We did some very important shopping... shoes, clothes, cell phones, See's Candies. It was funny getting cell phones. We were just about ready to get some iPhones then the guy at Best Buy mentioned the 3G network..."What's a 3G network?" we asked (a long time spent in Germany will do that to you!). Once we found out what it was we took a look at the coverage for our area in MO, and there was none. I'm glad we checked! Our iPhone days will have to wait. We did get some phones with touch screens though I figured we could get our fingers in shape for the day that we do get them. I'm a planner that way...

Our drive out East is a very random route! Basically we are doing some car shopping along the way (Matt needs a car for daily driving) and stopping in some cities that have the type of car we are looking for, so basically we will be heading to MO, via Santa Fe, Denver, and Kansas City. Hopefully we find what we are looking for! We will definitely let you know!

Last but not least, I heard from my dad yesterday, he made it to Iraq safe and sound and is getting settled into work and his container (his room). So begins the year tour, please pray for his safety and job there as you think about him.

Hopefully next time you hear from us we will have made it safely to Missouri!

OH! I almost forgot! Today marks the last day of Matt's being full time active duty in the Army. He did some truly amazing work during his time in service. I am so proud of the way he served with dignity, honor, and integrity; and we are so thankful for the experiences and opportunites that the Army provided us.