The search is over...

at least for the next year.

We have found a house, to rent, in Charlotte. We plan to rent for a year and save and look for a house that we really like and plan to stay in for awhile. It's a nice 3 BR, 2 story house. It's in a nice community with a pool and playground. The only thing I was disappointed in was that the yard was not fenced, but we were quite limited because a lot of places did not allow dogs. We are happy with the place though and it is finally starting to feel more "real". Just 7 1/2 weeks to go!!

The office that Mike will be working in, his uncle Pat's office, put an ad in one of the local magazines. You can check the online version here: (it takes awhile for the page to load, and then it's on page 65)
http://issuu.com/sparkpublications/docs/lnc_0509?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml

Jack and Patrick are doing well. It was a rough week in Charlotte, being in the car most of the days and not being able to play but they did well considering. Jack is a handful, and your typical 2 year old :) Patrick is "talking", saying BAH BAH BAH. I still need to download all the latest photos, so check back soon!

Today we had a very nice, relaxing Mother's Day. The boys got me breakfast, flowers, a gift certificate to a spa (can't wait to use that!), a newspaper and very nice cards, and we relaxed all morning. I took the boys for a nice long jog while Mike mowed the lawn and then we all played outside after. It was a perfect day. Although, I think Patrick got a little sunburn. BAD mommy for not putting sunblock on. I am ALWAYS so careful about doing that, except today!

Next up is Patrick's surgery, in 2 weeks, and I really should try to start packing things up!