Green Acres

Well- we have started our search for land. It is always a daunting task where we live because the market has just exploded and any decent piece of land seems to be snatched up before the sign can get in the ground good. Mostly by these tract home builders, too. Since the subdivisons around here seem to be charging ridiculous amounts for their lots, we have decided to look for 3 or 4 acres so that we can sell some lots to our friends, too. Our own little neighborhood, I guess. We only personally want 1.5-2 acres at the most, so hopefully God will lead us to the right place. We are handing it over to Him, because we are so excited about building this next house that we are afraid we will just "settle" for something. We will trust Him to help us, and we know He will. We looked at a parcel of land last night and really liked it and when we called about it, we found out they had just closed on it that day. We know that means it just wasn't meant to be and we are okay with that. Again, as always, this will probably be another lesson in patience. Not our strong point! Anyway- we are getting ready for Emmaline's friend party at the ballet center tommorrow and her family party will be here at the house on Sunday. Aunt Libby mentioned that she wanted them to spend the night and I am hoping she may come get them on Sat. and bring them back on Sun. for the family party. That will give us a chance to clean, watch football (Go Tigers! Beat Ga Tech!) and maybe even go out to dinner with other actual adults. It has been almost 3 weeks since they have spent the night anywhere or since we have had a sitter- and believe me we are all getting tired of being around each other so much! We will see- if they don't go anywhere that will be okay too. Well- off to do some laundry and clean up a bit. Such is life!