May 2016 in Peoria

We're having so much fun.  It's great to be in a position to enjoy Amanda and Todd especially.  I can't wait for Joey to visit and see the new home.  

We keep busy with water aerobics several mornings a week.  It really nice!   

People here are so open and friendly, it is an amazing change from Maryland.   

I think we really missed having any social life for the last 11 years.  It's awesome to be here now. 😀😎🌴

First 100+ degree day for 2016

Hi!

It's May 4th, Amanda & Todd's 4th wedding Anniversary 🎉

It is also the first day in 2016 in the Phoenix area that the temperature is over 100 degrees.  It portends an interesting summer for me.  😅

Ever so slowly, we are getting more straightened up in the house and settled into our new home.  It is really awesome to live here, and particularly great to be free of the demands of our jobs.  I'm so grateful.  

This is our living room, showing the new "Smart TV" after the install.  This was quite an effort.  The first install effort was a colossal FAIL, with Ed sending the TV back to the store.  But after a couple more trips to the store, and another $500 worth of compatible components, and another Geek Squad visit- Viola!

We are still struggling with exactly how it works.  But we have it mostly figured out. 

These are my favorite new chairs from La-Z-Boy.  Hera approves. 

I like the curved lamp shown on the right, good reading lamp and a fresh look for us.  

Pretty fabric. I wish my photography skills were better!