MD3: Listed Update and Pics (finally)

Church - I wasn't able to hear the sermon on Sunday because I stayed with Judah in nursery. He hates nursery and is on the weird time-change schedule, so we thought it best. Matt said that the teaching was in keeping with Master's Seminary style and content, which is wonderful. It is a little more formal than our current church, but I remember that when we first visited Grace we said we'd have to get used to the more "casual" atmosphere...which quickly happened. I think we have decided that we won't need to visit around unless we see a need for it after being here a while (which we doubt). Why go through the headache if you already have a solid church? :-) I'm sure we'll get used to the more formal feel soon enough if this is truly where God wants us to be. I met several ladies in the nursery, and there will be no lack of friendship with other women who have young babies/kids. And I already have to "friends" Angie (single) and Stephanie (married with baby girl). Love 'em both already!

Apartment Hunt - Two more GREAT possibilities and one no after today's searching in Odenton, MD. Stephanie and Matt's two interviewers today all recommended we look in that city. It's close to work and is a new/developing community. Leesh, yes, there are entry ways here! AMAZING! Our apt. in Salinas opens straight to the living room, too, so it must be a CA thing.

Interviews - Matt has ruled out two of his 5 job possibilities, so that leaves 3 for him to choose from. Please pray for wisdom for him as he can't really seek "counsel" about these jobs from anyone unless they are in the field...which limits it greatly.

Weather - Woah. Can we say stinkin' hot and swim-through-the-air humidity? We went and did a load of laundry at a laundry mat today. Wish we could have also washed the clothes we were wearing because we were sweating like all day! We made sure to drink lots of water since our bodies aren't used to this. Judah drank so much he already peed through both his jean shorts since we washed them today. ::sigh:: So, not only did our bathroom sink serve as a dishwasher tonight but also a washer. It was supposed to thunderstorm tonight and tomorrow...it has yet to begin, and we suspect we'll just be getting rain.

I'm exhausted. We're looking forward to a relaxing morning tomorrow. Since we've been here, I/we/Matt have had to be someplace every morning. Enjoy the pics from the airport, laundry mat, and around the hotel room! I'll try to get some tomorrow of what it looks like around here for those who've never been to MD. And I so wish you could see Judah dancing to the Ice Age credit music...hilariously adorable!


Airport Happiness (thank goodness!)



Laundry Mat Smiles (most of the time...)




TV and hotel living - A novelty for him...and I guess us, too. :-P