School begins!

Hello everyone!  Robin here.

Just a quick update to tell everyone a little bit about what is going on in our lives.  Biggest news is Brian started school!!!  We all hopped in the van and dropped him off on Tuesday as a family.  We took a picture of the civic center in town where they meet:

 I tried to take a picture of him on the first day but he was uncooperative.  So like my mother I took this pic:

My mom always said "That's what you get when you don't pose for a picture," and she would still take the picture to forever remind you next time to smile.  Ok, perhaps it reads a little harsh from my mom, but it was really wasn't harsh and it was all in good fun when she did it.  :)

I also snapped this picture as he walked away:

As you can see from the crowd this is a big group!  That line goes way to the left of the picture and towards the right it goes pretty far and then loops around the back as you see in the back right of the picture.  They told the class there was 1150 students in this 1st year class alone.  It was only at 950 last year so you can see that there has been a big increase in just one year!  He said it has been amazing so far.  He has loved it.  Each day has had about 45 minutes of worship from great worship leaders.  Today was no different as Jeremy Riddle led.  He said they started by going over core values and what to expect out of the year as well as just some sound, Biblical teaching.  He has already been very busy with Bible reading, book reading and group meetings.  He already has a good bit lined up as well as a retreat next week.  I will end there for now because Brian will be writing soon in more detail about his take on things! :)

As far as the house goes, things are coming right along!  We have been so happy with where we are and the kids are loving the back yard.  We are still working on quite a bit around the house and things are still in a state of disarray.  So be looking forward to a blog on in the future of all the furniture and updates we have done!  For now enjoy a quick sneak peek:

Remember this coffee table?

Here's the after!

Don't you love it!?  It really turned out just how I wanted.  I was so pleased!
Here's a picture of it and it's matching TV stand in the living room.

The picture isn't the best as it was taken with my iPhone.  I wish you could see the brightness of the table.  Again, more to do but it gives you a good idea.  Brian and I sanded, painted and antiqued the two pieces to match ourselves and we are really happy with how it came out.  We are now working on an amazing kitchen table, but that will be a whole tutorial blog in and of itself!  :)

As far as jobs go, I had a second interview at the optometry place and it went really well!  They were really great and I got along great with the Dr.  Basically the only downside was they knew that they couldn't pay me exactly what they were hoping.  Although, to me that's not the only deciding factor.  I do however have other options.  There was a home health place in town looking for a LPN with pediatric experience.  Know anyone!?  Me, right?  So I went in and took my resume and they looked really pleased but of course I don't have my CA license yet.  I have been working on getting it and should be sending in all my paperwork by early next week.  So right now, Brian and I will have a big decision to make if I am accepted at the optometry office.  Please keep us in your prayers for wisdom and discernment about what is best for me and our family.

As far as Brian goes, he has a meeting set up tomorrow for a possible job.  He is getting lunch with a guy who owns his own firm and is looking for an engineer to work with who does exactly what Brian does.  He works from home and has flexible hours.  Which is just what Brian would need right now, so it's kind of perfect.  We are really hoping this turns into something great, so prayers are needed again!

Alright prayer warriors, you have your assignments!  Haha.

One more assignment (ok, more like a request) before we go.   We really are missing our east coast family.  As we are getting settled into our place, I have decided I would really love to have pictures of all of you and your family.  To me, it doesn't matter if I have talked to you much recently, or not.  If you are reading this, send us a picture!  Just to see a familiar face and for our kids to be able to look at the people that are supporting us through friendship and prayer will mean the world.
If you get a chance (and we hope you do) please just go to Walmart or anywhere and print out a picture and send it to:

The Walkers
1786 Lazelle Ct
Redding, CA 96002

Seriously! It would make our day.   I know our kids would love this fun activity of checking the mail for pictures and putting it on our wall.


Here's a picture of my sister and me when we were little and the kids love seeing it.  It also reminds us all to be praying for their family!  See how awesome it works? ;)   So go do it now! Hehe.

Hope you are all doing well.  As always, if there is anything we can be praying for you all for, please write us at:   thewalkerfamilyblog@gmail.com

We love you all!