So Troy was gone ...and took the computer.  So my update begins: While Troy was OOT, the kids and I held down the fort so Noah could start Preschool!  He LOVES it.  I am so glad he gets to experience (and Rowen by proxy) a school setting here were language and such are familiar before he needs to in Italy.  Once in Verona the plan is that both kids will be in a preschool setting to learn language and make friends while I am in school doing the same.  Troy's trip was a success.  God blessed us with some support and others are praying about partnering with us.  Troy will leave for Verona on Monday (9.20) to research housing and such -be in prayer!  And so I leave you with some pictures of Noah's 1st day of school:
What a big boy he has grown into.

Ready or not Little Hawks, here he comes!

Rowen is happy to get rid of big brother for a bit :)

He is excited and ready


With his teachers Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Casner