A big change is coming...

The Wertenberger's are moving to the country!

We signed a contract today (whew, just in time for the tax credit!) on a home north and east of town. We didn't know we were looking to move, but one of Ben's former (I almost said old...) basketball players asked us in if we would be interested in looking at her grandparents' place. Megan had remembered that we said we wanted to live in the country "someday" and her grandparents had just moved to town. That was last fall and with basketball about to start, we politely declined. We both continued to think and pray on it and called them back over spring break. The house was still available so we went for a look.

After even more prayer, several visits, prayer, an inspection, and prayer we were ready to take the plunge! Aren't we spontaneous?!

The house was built in 1978 and will need some updating but we are looking forward to making it "our" home. We love the vaulted, beamed ceiling in the living room, the sunroom, and the sewing room. It sits on about 5 acres and has a machine shed (we have no machines... so if you need to rent storage space for your machine, let us know). We have taken the kids out there a few times and they enjoyed running down the "hill" of the south yard and swinging on the double glider swing in the front yard.

The praying isn't over. We need to sell our home in town. It's listed on craigslist and zillow if you'd like to see it or pass on the info to someone who might be interested in moving to Whitewater. We love this house. It has been good to us and it will be sad to leave it.

But we are looking forward to all the space that awaits us in the country!

Quality Time

It was a great weekend. We got to spend lots of quality time together. Thursday night we went to Rose Hill to meet baby Megan. Leah finally has a girl cousin! I was so busy holding a sweet, little sleeping Megan that I didn't take any pictures...

Friday night, Rhett was caught sharing his yogurt with Leah. Sometimes they are so sweet to each other. Can you see that he has his mouth open and tongue out trying to help her take the bite. We also played Cooties and Hulabaloo together before bed.

On Saturday, Rhett asked if we could have a picnic. So I packed his favorite meal: peanut butter triangles (like a quesadilla but with PB&J instead of cheese), cheese sticks, fruit, and milk. We walked to the park and ate supper at the picnic table and then played for a while.

Notice Leah climbing up the rungs to the slide... all by herself! She has no fear!

Rhett decided to pull the wagon home instead of riding. He got Leah home in one piece without any help (that's about 6 blocks).

We had Big Papa and Grandma Sauce for supper tonight/Sunday. They had come down to see baby Megan and came through here on their way home. It was a great way to end a fun weekend together.

Bushel & a Peck

One of our favorite songs right now is Bushel & a Peck. Leah requests it by saying, "Peck? Peck?" Whether we are listening to VeggieTales sing it or we are singing it at bedtime, everyone joins in.

I love you a bushel and a peck

A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck

A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap

A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep about you

About who?

About you

Mr. & Ms. Fix-It

Rhett helping Daddy get his bike ready last night so he can start riding to school again. One can do anything in Buzz Lightyear jammies.

Leah wearing Rhett's safety goggles... I don't think she knew why I was laughing!

Palm Sunday

"Easter is coming!" That is what Rhett told us a week ago when we asked what he learned in Sunday School.

Last Sunday, Palm Sunday, our church always has the children parade through the sanctuary waving palm branches. This was the first year both our kids got to participate. Unfortunately Leah was facing the other direction...

After Rhett realized it was Daddy taking his picture, he gave a big smile, but not quick enough for the camera to catch it!

Rhett was so proud to tell us about the picture he colored this week in Sunday School.

Mom: Who is this?

Rhett: Jesus! He's on a donkey!

Mom: What are the children doing?

Rhett: They are cheering for Jesus!

Party!

Took a few hours, but I think the train cake turned out pretty good! Cousin Drew said, "That's not a cake with a train on it. That cake is a train!"

Rhett said he made a wish, but couldn't tell us what it was.

I couldn't resist taking this picture.

Cousin Will entertained us with a little singing on Leah's light up microphone.

Family Time

Sure glad we took a walk to the park Friday before it snowed! It was a beautiful morning! Rhett likes to throw rocks in the water.

Leah likes to swing and says "wheeeeee!"

On the way home, Rhett said, "Leah, hold my hand. I'll keep you safe. You have to be careful. Walk on the side of the road. See? There are cars coming." So proud of him for helping take care of his little sister.