Keeping It Real.....real low key that is!

We have settled in nicely to our home and our town. We have done a bit of exploring just here locally.  The scenery is amazing unlike anything I have ever experienced.  Life is simple here. I find a lack of drama, lack of rushing around, and lack of processed foods quite appealing inmost cases.

All is well,school for the little one is going great, swimming lessons are going very well,and despite my being unemployed I find myself busy with my Bible study, taking care of the house, and helping out the husband and colleagues where I can.

I have not made a vast number of friends here. You get the general feel here of small town...  where the outsiders are a bit separate from the locals for the most part.  We have found a few new pals at the church we are attending.  However, I have become quite attached to our agent who has been seeing to us from day one.  She and I had hit it off quite nicely and we keep in touch for general chat, have tea sometimes in the afternoon, and meet to let the kiddos play.  I see her as a potential life-long friend.  I actually don't know what I would have done so far with out her.  

That is about it for today. Just giving an update.  I am including pics below for your enjoyment.

I walked by the cage and pointed to show my little one.The bird decided he/she liked me.  Crawled up my arm, said hello, sat on my shoulder for a few minutes (my brief moment of being a true pirate was awesome), and then perched on top of my head and stayed there   LOL Pretty cool!

A breath-taking view while ATV riding in the desert one late afternoon.

Enjoying the view on a Sunday lunch date with mommy and daddy.

Workingonour climbing skills at the local playground near the lagoon.