About Time I Post Something

Okay, I haven't posted anything for awhile, so I figured it was about time that I posted SOMETHING. John is out of town (in Indiana) for work and Toma is sleeping, so I have no excuse. Things have been pretty low-key around here lately. I've been busy painting the past two weeks. I now have a tan-ish kitchen/dining area and a red living room. I'll post pictures once I get the rooms put back together. Right now they look like a tornado blew through. I think that I like it! Before every room in the entire house was the same color. We put up a border in Toma's room (the same Noah's Ark border we had in the NJ house) but still have to decide what we want to do in the rest of the house. The carpets are all blue, so we are a little restricted if we want it to look decent . . . anywhoo, John and I were finally able to go to the Boston Temple last weekend. It was awesome. It's been WAY too long since we went. It was beautiful and I really needed the spirit that was there
. Our awesome neighbors took Toma for us so we could enjoy the night out. That is one thing I have to comment on, our neighbors. We were a little worried buying a duplex because you never know what kind of neighbors you'll get, but we totally lucked out. They just moved in during December. Pat and Crissy are about our age (just between John and I) and they have three boys. Kye (11), Liam (3) and Charlie (7mos). Toma just loves their kids. Almost every time we go outside she goes to their door wanting in. Pat is a stay-at-home dad, at least for the time being. Their plan is to switch roles shortly. That will be great. Nothing against Pat, but it is a little awkward having play dates with a guy . . . so we haven't. But we do have them over often and vice versa. They are awesome. They have volunteered to babysit anytime. They have tons of family around and Chrissy's mom has "adopted" Toma as a granddaughter, even bought her a porcelain tea set. I feel very grateful to have such great neighbors. Speaking of Toma, she is getting so big, and SOOO independent. She has a great sense of humor and loves to make me laugh, which makes her laugh, which makes me laugh . . . and so on. I'll post a picture or two of her.
Okay, this post is long enough. I'll do more soon. . .