Things we have learned

In Jefferson City, Missouri

1. Jefferson city is usually known by JC. or Jeff.

2. Jeff. Is a Lot like the Northwest.

3. We definetly have Four seasons. The Fall is going to be amazing, since most of all the trees here are deciduous, they are full of leaves and will be quite lovely with the change of seasons. Unfortunately we will also have to rake them all up. I'm sure the kids will enjoy them . . Bring on the PILES.

4. Jeff has lots and lots of squirrels and rabbits just running and playing in everyones yard. Also the kids have found Brown, King and Water snakes in the creeks . Michael wanted to keep one for his pet, but David would have none of that.

5. The kids are excited to have cozy carpet again.

6. The day we moved in we had to dig-out the winter clothes. We were welcomed by snow and freezing tempertures.

7. Unlike Florida, we dont have to keep everything locked. (Cars, houses and Garages.etc.) Yes we are back to our old ways, the keys are left in the cars and the doors and windows are unlocked. We feel very safe here and have great neighbors.

8. Just in a few hours of moving here we had some neighorhood kids help us unpack the truck and was given some yummy brownies from the other neighbors the next day. You were lucky to see or even know your neighbors in Florida. It's great to have good neighbors.

9. Homework: Well there's rarely any. It's been so nice, since we were used to hours and hours and hours of Homework. We have more family time now.

10. The people here don't look at us as wierd or crazy for having LOTS of children. People here also have big families.

11. The peole here are so friendly it's hard to get in and out of a store fast. People just like to say Hello and just want to meet all of the kids.

13. When we enrolled the kids for school. We didnt have to wait FOREVER and they let the kids attend, even when they didn't have all the information. The schools are great and the staff are so friendly and easy to work with.

14. We have notice that that there is lot of people that like to smoke. They can smoke anywhere they want. The city is trying to pass a law that prohibits smoking in public places.

15. We have enjoyed Jefferson City so far, But as for me I still dont' know my way around as well as I did in Florida.