Fall in the south

Well fall has come and not a moment has been wasted in enjoying the fresher air and the beauty that comes with a little less heat.
We have really come to enjoy being here in San Antonio now that life is settling down and our house in Boise is finally sold. It's amazing how beautiful life looks when there is less stress in your life.
The children have made great friends in our short stay here and we are so grateful for them. Addison, Maya, and Drake are now in a newly built school close to Base. It has been fascinating to watch them grow and adapt to all the changes they have faced. They seem to like being at this new school although they do miss their old one. Drake is in the chess club, which is not starting in his grade bracket until Nov. but he is extremely excited. Maya and Addison are in Choir and in Art. They had their first choir number in front of the school open house attendees last Thursday. They were very nervous but performed like superstars. Maya is her ever cheerful, helpful, and loving self - her grades are A's and she goes far and beyond the call of every aspect of her life. We were able to read some of her school journal entries at the open house and found her creative expressions and views of life completely refreshing. Addison is doing great in her school work. She works hard everyday and has taken giant steps towards a fabulous school year. Her happiness lets us all know how good thing s are going for her this year. She is so tender hearted and forgiving.
Vigo has given himself a great big stretch and I'm having a hard time seeing him get so big so fast. He is enjoying math and spelling when doing "homework" at home and is constantly asking what # + # = ? . It makes me laugh just to think how his brain is always going a hundred miles per hour and what I wouldn't give to get into his head just for a day.
Alia, who if you ask what her name is will tell you is Pink - then giggles when she sees how you reacted to her, is getting way to "big girl". She gets upset if anyone treats her or refers to her as baby Alia. She says,"I not baby, Boston's a baby" - Boston is her new best friend who is about 8 months younger. She has us cracking up with all her tricks, dance moves, and constant talking about everything and anything and even nothing (that we can make out that is). She loves to be a girl and does a great job of it - carrying purses, being a mama, painting her nails, and looking "bootiful". But give that girl a sword and watch out. Underdogs at the swing set are never enough, and the faster mom goes on their daily bike ride the better.
Cory - well can you say got it going for him? He has a great group of men to work with and they appreciate his talents and put him to tasks that are fun and also challenging. He gets to play tennis daily and golf about monthly (both during his work day) as part of keeping fit. At church he is teaching the Sunday School class for the adults. What a blessing to have that extra push of spirituality in our home. As a dad and husband then I'm the most blessed woman in the world. We could never ask for more. We all love him dearly.
Can anyone be any happier than we are? It would be hard to. We feel blessed to be where we are and are ready for any thing the Lord has in store for us. So far his guidance has blessed us immensely. Blessed us with great friends, family, and wonderful growing experiences. Hope all is well with each and everyone of you.