Where are the Traveling Delanos???

OK, so have you been wondering where the Delanos are?? Why are the traveling Delanos not traveling?

One of the things that I pride myself on is my flexibility. Things change and I take the changes and run with them. So what has changed??? We are now the proud owners of a home with a store-front in Old Forge, New York.

So what happened, you ask?

First - I came back to the Adirondacks, after being away for 14 years. I fell in love with the area again, and remembered why it was always my dream to retire here.

Second - Kent has been thinking about retiring from the military. After being active duty for almost 21 years... he has decided it's time to call it quits. After finishing up his tour in Korea, he will finish his year in Delaware and join us in New York.

Third - Issues have come up in Homeschooling. After starting the kids on the program, we have discovered that things were not going as expected. While Skyler is flexible and would do well with homeschooling, Liam has needs that are beyond what I can handle. I started the kids at the school here in Old Forge and the kids LOVE IT! The school is a kindergarten to 12th grade school. There is one class in each grade and the classrooms average about 16 kids in the class. The opportunities for the kids are amazing. Skyler is taking French Horn to play in the band. The school offers many programs, field trips, and sports.

The best thing that has happened is that they have been AMAZING at getting Liam the help he needs. In New Mexico, I had to fight tooth and nail to get any help at all... and most of the help I got was through the military. There was no help from the school system, and many things were "out-of-pocket" expenses for us. The TOW (Town of Webb) has offered us Occupation Therapy, regular Therapy, Reading programs and more. I think that Liam will do well here... and get to the level that I know he can reach. He thrives with routine, and things are working out well.

And about the store-front in the house?? I will be starting to teach scrapbooking and card-making classes. Eventually I will have a small store to sell Adirondack specific scrapbooking kits, finished scrapbooks, and basic scrapbook and papercraft supplies. For those who have been so helpful on FaceBook with the "naming of the business"... the final name?

PATTI'S PAPER CRAFTS

I am excited to be so close to family, and am getting re-connected with old friends. We appreciate everyone's support... and know that I hope to have many visitors, and fellow scrapbookers here in Old Forge!

And about the traveling? You can't keep me in one place too long. The motor home will be once again used for what it was intended... weekend trips and vacations! And don't worry... I will be blogging as I go!