Yesterday was hot. Very hot. So today, we replaced the broken ceiling fan in the living room. I had a lot of fun. I learned how to take the existing fan down, assemble the new one and then hook up the electricity and install the new fan. At least now I feel familiar with the process so that I could in a pinch do it myself. It will be really nice to get all of the lighting fixtures finally coordinated in this house.

I am amazed at how nice this house is beginning to feel. The first time I walked into the house, I couldn't even imagine allowing my babies to crawl on the floor. I scrubbed everything and it didn't seem to help. And now, I look at my house, and Georgie crawls everywhere, stuffing whatever is on the ground into her mouth, Kate and Reggie play for hours inside and outside the house, and we're all adjusting to a life involving lots of insects. I am constantly amazed at God's goodness towards us.

For instance, today I finally bought a dresser for Tanner and I. I didn't realize how stressful living out of a suitcase was until that dresser arrived. Now, I appreciate having drawers to put my clothes in. My clothes will actually stay folded. The kids won't be able to throw the clothes around the room. I have something on which to set my jewelry box, my brush, my books and hairbands. A dresser is such a wonderful blessing from the Lord. And then I begin to think of all the things that I have to put onto the dresser. Wow, how great is that?