Life in the Murphy household

Hi all! Sorry Ryan and I have been out of the loop on some of these blogs. We no longer have a computer at home since I returned my Young Life laptop, and we're considering our options of when and what to purchase from here. I haven't had much time on a computer at work (until today!), so I feel a little disconnected from what you all have been writing.

I'll give you a quick rundown of the new job and my thoughts so far--I love it. I love the environment, learning about the treatment, getting to slowly know patients and all the wonderful staff here. I also love the short drive and savings in gas money! My mind has definitely started stirring within me to the possibility of pursuing a career in social work more seriously. I'll give you all a full update when we are together soon.

We spent a lovely and very relaxing weekend at home! We've been feeling very much on the go recently, with my new job and a ton of social activities, so we decided that we would just spend time together this weekend and not make any set plans. We had a wonderful date night on Friday with dinner at a new restaurant (yum!), and a kickin' concert at one of our favorite venues. Check out Vampire Weekend, all you music lovers. They were amazing.

Saturday we slept in, took a nice walk down to get a bagel and coffee and enjoy a morning outside checking out houses that are for rent for our friends, Erik & Lauren, who will be out here in a few weeks to make some final decisions on what area of town to live in. We then ran some errands, got hooked on the basketball games going down, and finished the night going to check out our friend's house that he recently remodeled.

Sunday was a full morning of church and then a trail run. We have now decided that we are going to become experts in trail running through this next season! It was a beautiful run and a good start to spring for us. We then were able to hit up a new lunch spot downtown, with some of the best homemade chips I've ever had.

We spent last night down in Colorado Springs with Susan and Michael and their little baby girl, Bea. She is precious and I loved holding her for most of the night! We cooked dinner for them to give them some time to just relax and we all enjoyed the evening immensely. I think it's good for them to know that people are supportive and want to help in any way possible as they get adjusted to being new parents. It made me eager for BABY JUDAH to come along so I can hold another sweet baby in my arms!

We have loved all the games and the upsets that occured this weekend, even if I am in now almost last place (next to the Gid-man). We're very excited that we'll be able to watch some of the final games together in Chicago! Let's all pray for wonderful weather so we can enjoy the outdoors.

Drew--thanks for all the things you wrote in your last blog--I loved the update on what you and Kristine have decided to do for now.

Mom--thanks for writing beautiful words on God's will and speaking to us about what's on your mind these days. We all appreciate you sharing your wisdom!

Just wanted you all to know we've been thinking of you guys and counting the days until we board our plane for Chicago!!!

Love,
Ryan and Kristi