Numero Uno: sort-of

Today we are starting a new blog. We weren't sure if anyone was reading our old one (that we created and then never update- oops, it had some great pictures though) until we were on vacation and some friends we rarely see told us they were waiting for the updates I had promised nearly 6 months ago.  So, here's the update Beck. 

We did just return from vacation and had a great time hanging with our family!  Troy was all about shooting nerf guns and I wanted to ride bikes 24-7. It was nice to be in the forest again- LA cannot manufacture the beauty that seems almost effortless in the OR. 

Now that we are back to the grind, I am finding that I really want to know all of my neighbors. Like really know them and have them over for dinner and coffee and to play the wii.  I have never felt the huge urge like I have recently to walk up to their doors and say hello and just hang out for a while.  I wish more people had porch swings so we could talk and swing. I sound like a hill-billie. Anyway, I really want to know my neighbors. Hopefully I will have some good stories for you about them- I already got a hug from one neighbor who told me he was gay and then called me baby. 

As for Troy, he is at a pretty huge audition right now which I think he will probably get.  He is still at work on writing his own stuff and he is planning to do a Christmas album this year titled 'Merry Folkin' Christmas' which I think is a brilliant name.  We'll see what happens this year with the music biz. Nothing is ever for sure which makes us trust God a lot.  I am sure Troy will post soon too...

Promise another blog soon (and some pics).