Iowa City or Columbia?

Now where do you think we took these pictures? 

Home sweet home right? 

The DOT...

Check out those Missouri plates!  Now, you wouldn't believe what I went through to get them.

I don't think I have ever had a favorable experience with the DOT and lately with all of the car buying and selling we have been interacting frequently.  Today I had my first run in with the Missouri version.  All I can say is...Thank God I got the guy I did and not the mean lady in the booth next to him!  Larry at the DOT was my friend because apparently buying two cars within 90 days of moving brings with it abundant paperwork and big checks.  I spent no less than an hour at the counter and nearly a grand getting our cars registered.  He was patient and only followed the rules given to him by the state, but seriously? 

So, my advice to you...watch out for Missouri tax laws and if you ever need anything at the DOT talk to Larry.  :)  Another hurdle overcome...now we get to switch our drivers license, oh yea and my nursing license too.  I'm sure it will be an adventure.

What a long week...

Our time in Iowa is over and it was so sad to leave!  We are incredibly grateful for the time God gave us in Iowa City and all of our sweet friends.  I'm trying not to dwell on the sadness of leaving though.  I know I could just sit here and miss Iowa, but this is where God has us now. He has been so clear in His will getting us here, now it is time to trust Him through the transition.  That being said...I miss Iowa.

So far so good on this whole Columbia thing though.  The weekend was really refreshing.  I got in Friday night after the most emotionally taxing week and went to bed.  The rest of the weekend has been filled with cleaning, cooking, shopping, and meeting new friends.  Sweet Elizabeth McKinney, her husband Chris and their small group have been a blessing from the Lord!  We have loved meeting new friends and starting to form relationships in this city. 

We also went for a walk downtown and on campus and decided that this place is A LOT like Iowa City...super trendy with fun shops and local restaurants...but with just a little southern flare.  A big plus was the awesome little greek place we went for dinner. 

I promise once I find our camera in this mess I'll get some pictures posted!