Our life in "Texico"

So proud of my Airman that graduated in July from ASBC!! Just the beginning of many successes :)

So we live in a place where sometimes you're in Texas and sometimes you feel like you stepped into Mexico! It's totally new and really neat in a way! We have been here over 3 weeks and are still learning so much about our new home. One of our favorite places so far has been the historic down town. It is absolutely beautiful....it has a large vineyard, a cute bed and breakfast, and everything is so quaint and historic. We also like the big lake here! We were driving to it the other day and almost drove into it...they don't have barriers like Lake Murray in Lexington!!

We just finished decorating and unpacking at our new home. It's so cute and feels like a home :) Our living room is called our South Carolina room :)

Justin has been very busy studying and of course doing PAPER WORK...
He's beginning his flight training in Colorado soon and I'll be visiting home during that time and starting work! I got a job teaching 5th grade!!

There have been some definite differences that we've noticed:

• Different trees...no oak trees...mostly Leaning Pines.
• The wind blows all the time...it's kinda nice considering it's in the 100's everyday.
• Not everyone has our southern hospitality, and not everyone gets it :)
• The style of the homes is very different...more westernized...close to the ground.
• Very wide open spaces...feel like you're closer to the sun.
• NO HUMIDITY...we have had chapped lips and dry skin, but have found the solutions!!
• Time moves slower. No one's in a rush and that has it's perks too!
• Most everyone is bi-lingual...we're working on that :)

God is teaching me so much about getting my strength from Him. I've enjoyed my time playing the guitar again and reading. Justin and I were talking the other night about how we are just learners on a journey...we have never claimed to know it all, and that's a wonderful place to be! So here we are, newlyweds, growing and learning more everyday here in "Texico" =)

We love you all! Thanks for your prayers.
R & J
~Our prayer request is: Success in jobs and Safety as we are apart this month.