Here We Are in Zona

Now we live in "Zona," as Zachie calls it. We are still recovering from the shock of going from 60s and 70s to 110s. Instead of wearing a sweater and spending tons of time outside, we just stay indoors as much as possible. When we do venture out, it is to the pool. We like our house a lot, but it seems very much like a nice condo and soon we'll be going home to our real house. Brian keeps assuring me that it really is OURS. It is the nicest house I've had and by far the easiest move we've ever had (since the movers did all the work) but I still don't really feel like it is home. This is us on the first day.
We happened to move here at a time when most people in the area are on vacation. There was a severe shortage of families at church on Sunday, but at least we got to sit in soft seats. We could have all fit in the first five rows! For some reason, no one wants to be here! Good thing we didn't need to call the elders to help us move in. None of our neighbors have come over to introduce themselves, probably because they are not home! Even if they were, no one wants to venture outside. I don't blame them! I don't even really want to go outside to take a picture of the house to put on the blog. Maybe later--like maybe November!

This is what we have been up to this week. Unpacking boxes and playing in the pool. The kids seem to be handling it okay. I mean, there are worse places to be stranded. This desert seems to be somewhat inhabitable. I'll let you know if we survive until November (when they say it finally becomes bearable.)

Here is Zachie helping me unpack the mountain of boxes in the kitchen. He's a big help.

Josh and Amanda--loving the pool. Luckily it has a large shallow area. They are learning how to swim fast, though. Give them a few more days.

Brandon and Josh having water wars.

Zachie feeding and petting the "dolphins" from the hot tub.

Zachie the water boy.

Brian getting thrown off the giant clown fish. The pool is definitely bringing out the inner child in him. I've also heard that he is fitting in really well among all the scouts at scout camp. Hmmm...imagine that.Katelyn loves the pool. She would spend the day in it if she could. It is long enough that she and I can even do some lap swimming if we can take a break from life guard duty once in a while.
My friend Toni, who also recently moved, posted on her blog the saying, "Come what may, and love it." I am trying to adopt this same attitude. I did come here crying all the way, but I am going to love it here I am sure. It will just take some time. Until then, we will swim.