The Pitts or not the Pitts...that's a good question.

Well, here we are in our new home. Everything went so smoothly, it was incredible. After finding out that the home we were going to rent in Pitt got plucked out from under us while we were driving there, our real estate agent also called and told us that our buyers in Utah backed out. Then of course, I got a raging ear infection on the drive and Jar had barely slept for a few days. We got to camp out in some awesome people's home for about 2 1/2 weeks, but now we're in our home and ready to stay.

 Of course we're all completely unpacked and the house just looks perfect (besides the cracks in the wall and all the bugs and stains on the carpet, etc). Well, we don't have our clothes in dressers (I still don't have one...hehe), but we'll probably never have our clothes put away anyway. We also don't have a place to put our computer or our TV...oh and we don't have couches or benches yet either. But besides that, our house is a disaster, so I think we're doing pretty well.

 Beautiful rivers here...and LOTS of greenery. I think Mom Ford feels right at home with all the growingness that goes on here, though I can't say the heat and humidity are her favorite.

We had a great time with Aunt Melanie, who saved my skin countless times during my math camp week. And if you think that sounds bad, you're probably right. Though, truth be told, I really quite enjoyed myself. Been a long, long time since I did both addition AND multiplication in one equation. :)

 We found an awesome park near Pitt (this is what everyone calls the University of Pittsburgh here) with Grandma. The kids loved trying to get me dizzy and vice versa.

 McD's with Grandma. Mmmmm...ice cream!

 First day of school for Ryan and J.J. 1st and 3rd grades - I still have a hard time believing it. Look at those angelic faces! You would never know they were moaning and complaining about their new school and having no friends here. (Don't worry, this week they turned a corner and are beginning to really like school). J.J. found out that he gets swim time in school as they have an indoor pool that 3rd graders and up get to use.

 Yep, I think they're ready too. Chase already has the backpack and everything for when he leaves for school in 12 months. He says he won't take it off until then...

Another shot of the park we found. Apparently, Pittsburgh is full of parks like this. Rated one of the best places in the U.S. to take kids...so everyone should probably come visit.

Delia and her new pal. This visit both Delia and Clawson have become quite attached to their Grandma. Clawson loves to tell Grandma he loves her and plays fun little games with meanings clear only to them. Delia and Grandma snuggle quite a bit. Don't leave, Grandma!!!

We love and miss everyone!!! Don't forget, Pittsburgh is rated one of the top places in the country for kids to come visit (lots of museums and zoo and parks and, well you get the picture). Plus we're not that far from many church sites. AND we actually have somewhere to put family when they come stay.

I'm just sayin...