When I realized we're almost into August I decided I'd better post something, if for no other reason, so that I don't have a gap in my blog archives.
Frankly, July wore me out.
It's been over a month since we left, and Brazil almost feels like a distant dream now. After a week or so of hesitating before flushing toilet paper, drinking tap water, and greeting people in English, we're all adjusted to being in America again. It's really good to be back.
We miss it though. Brazil was an incredible experience and one we will never forget. We miss living across the street from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We miss the tropical climate, the fruit, and the juice, but most of all we miss Matt. After nearly 4 intense weeks of business trips around South America, he's almost done with his international assignment. We get him back on Saturday.
We already really like Texas. The kids and I spent a few weeks there before flying to California to visit family. We've had a lot of fun over the last month along with a fair share of tears and exhaustion. We feel a bit displaced and are all ready to be home, to put the suitcases away (for a really long time), and to start decorating this place:
more to come...eventually.
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That looks like a beautiful home you get to settle into.
Hey, so where in Texas are you? Eric & I both have sisters in San Antonio...Oh, you can email me back if you don't want to put that on your blog! :)
I'm glad you updated, we've been wondering how you've been doing! Your home is gorgeous, I bet you can't wait to get settled in and stay there for a while.
So glad you are back...in blogdom...in the US. Your house is darling and reminds me of so many homes in Memphis. Enjoy.
Welcome Back! :) Wow, your house is beautiful! I didn't know Matt wasn't coming home with you. crazy!
So glad to hear that you are safe and sound. Crazy times! Hopefully things will start getting more normal for you. Sometimes it's the normality that makes everything work better! Take care and have fun with the house decorating...but do it slow so you don't get burnt out. We did so much the first 6 months that we haven't done anything in a year! lol
You guys have been everywhere! I wonder if I'll ever get out of Oregon. It's beautiful, but there is so much world out there! What a great experience for your kids!
how exciting. I bet you are just counting down the days until you are settled in. My sister and her husband and kids lived in Katy for several years and really liked it. Good luck with the all the transitions!
Wow! Nice work on the house Mary!You're such a great mom!Yeah for Saturday tomorrow!
Glad you guys made it Texas and are surviving the crazy move! I don't have any friends where you guys live. I grew up north of Houston. Your house looks beautiful. I miss all the pine trees!
Hey Mary! It's Charlyn (Dunn) Heitritter. I hope you don't mind that I check into your blog every now and then - it makes me feel like I've been all over! You have a darling family. Too bad we didn't see each other at Katie's house while you were in town! Good luck in Texas!
Cute house Mary! I'm so excited for you guys.
Mary...I can not wait to move!! awesome house, glad to see Matt made it back, we miss having him over for dinner..not seeing you guys at church here was very sad!! Madison wanted to thank you for the Tinker Bell doll, she loves it, tell the boys and Lydia she says HI and can not wait to see them again...4 more months..YEAH!!!
I can understand feeling displaced! I'm glad you are getting Matt back and that you like Texas. Good luck settling in!
What? Did I miss something? You guys are in Texas now?! Wow, it's hard keeping up with you guys. Where in Texas are you? We have family in Dallas, Midland, & Houston. We love Texas - especially Texas values. It's a great place to raise kids. I'd love to live there. Cute home! How long are you guys going to be there?
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I am so glad you are back safely and that you are all doing well. Your new home is beautiful! I'm sure you can't wait to settle in!
Oh, I would never give up on you Mary! You guys have been BUSY!!! Its fun to hear about your adventures and see your cute new house!
Hello Hello!!
It's me Katy!!! I saw your blog on another local friend here. Hope you don't mine. Love the pictures of Brazil. Hope you had a fun trip with the family. KT
YAY! You're back online! What a beautiful home.
So glad to see that you are back and have such a beautiful home! I'm sure it must be hard without Matt! You are one tough girl! Where in Texas are you living? Did you know that we are planning on moving to Dallas or Houston next summer? Keep in touch Mary!
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