Friday, August 1, 2008

It's almost over

We finally found a place to rent in Oregon. We figured that we should probably rent until we know if we really want to be there. We were looking for a house to rent but we put it off for too long and couldn't find one. We finally found a town home! It has washer and dryer hook ups, a fenced back yard, a garage, three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. It's about 1,200 square feet!!! It's in a new neighborhood and looks decent. I'm excited about it and most excited to be out of an apartment. We only have about a week and a half left.

We have been busy here and the boys are enjoying evey minute of it. Here's a picture of the grandkids, the ones that live here. There's always a kid around.
I shaved Travis' hair and then Jake wanted his shaved, then Wyatt, and then there was a line and everyone decided to get theirs done too! So here are all the boys and their mid-summer cuts.
After we shaved Travis' and Jake's I kept mixing them up. They are about the same height and their heads are the same size. Jake is two years older then Travis!
There are tons of parks around here so we go a lot. The other day we decided to go ice blocking. The kids had a blast!!
We went bowling too. Travis tried to bowl for everyone. I think it will take him a while to understand the game.

Tyler was sick the other week. After three days of a fever and a visit to the doctor we found out it was just a virus. And he was kind enough to share it with the rest of us! Sharing is caring.

10 comments:

Katie said...

So glad you guys found the townhouse with a fenced BACKYARD! Your boys are going to LOVE THIS!

Shauna said...

You did a great job on everyone's hair! Everyone down here has made comments on the boys hair, they love it. We sure had fun seeing you guys. Congrats on finding a house, that is probably a relief.

Caralee and Jon said...

A house does sound much better than a reg apartment. It looks like you have tons of friends and family up there. Thats so nice. We wish we had more friends and family where we are going to live. Its kinda sad.

Elise said...

Mary, Dallin has three extra carts: zebra, lion, and the one with the two babies. My fav. is the baby one. If you attach all the carts to the train it is kind of slow when it rolls forward because of the weight. He still just loves his train and animals.

Liz  said...

Mary, HOW ARE you doing??? It sounds like you are having a fun summer!
Last night Ruffin and I ate at the Olive Garden... Remember when we ate there and ate TOnS of Salad and Breadsticks:)! Good times! We miss you guys!

Katy said...

Caralee Newman "stalked us" & now I'm stalking you...hope you don't mind;) Your boys are so cute & so BIG! Congrats on finding a place to live--what a relief!

Katy said...

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Jeff, Nancy and Nathan said...

Mary!! Travis is soooo big. He looks pretty dang happy having all of his cousins around. So, how is your new life going? How is Joe doing over at his new job?

Steve and Allison said...

yo sloans! so i was driving home from work and noticed there was a light on in your apartment. I screamed, "Yeah! The Sloans are back!!" Then I realized you really had left Rexburg! Sad day. we are glad things are going so well

Dena said...

Hey Joe and Mary! How are you guys??!!?