The Move Part 2

We decided while making the plans for the move that it would be better to have Andrew and I wait in Idaho until Briant and his dad made it to Indiana.  We didn't think it was best to join them on their journey because #1 - 3 days in the car with a 1 year old for 8+ hours would not ideal.  Even on our trips to Utah, I usually sit in the back seat with him and keep him entertained while Briant drives.  #2 - I knew that if I drove across the country with them, I would have to drive at some point.  I'll be honest, the thought scared me to death.  I'd be okay on the boring roads but would wet my pants if I had to drive in a busy city I'd never been in, trying to figure out which turn off I would take.  I have a hard enough time driving in SLC!  So it was decided that we would fly after they got there.  I put off the trip 1 extra day because I wanted to have on last Independence Day in my home town.  If you  have ever watched the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, you would want to see it once last time too!

On Saturday, we said our good byes to Briant and FIL.  My mom got all chocked up, which made it hard not to shed a few tears (I did pretty good though).  After they left, it was our job to get cleaning.

Side note:  I forgot to add in Part 1 the itinerary for Briant and his dad, and a few details each day.
Saturday: Idaho Falls to Cheyenne, WY - They had some complications after they left us this day.  The trailer they were hauling the car on had a flat.  They had to take it in to get it fixed and that set them back.  They didn't get there till around 12 I think.
Sunday: Cheyanne to Kansas City, MI - They went to church in Cheyenne (Frontier Ward) before they left so they got in a later this day too.
Monday: Kansas City to Bloomington, IN


Back to cleaning.  We cleaned the house but then around 12 Andrew started getting really fussy (he wouldn't let me do hardly any cleaning the whole time-- a big thanks to my mom and a lady in our ward who pretty much did it all).  That is when things kinda hit me.  I needed to feed Andrew and lay him down for a nap and I didn't have food, a high chair, a crib.  Whew!  I had to tell myself to take a deep breath and just come back later to finish the cleaning (I went back that night after A was in bed).  I borrowed a Pack N Play... thanks Kayla!!  I'm grateful for those who helped me in a pinch, especially my parents for letting me stay with them.  They helped me so much and I'm super glad for the extra time I got to spend with them.

I made plans beforehand so that the time would pass quickly (what I always do when my hubby isn't around).
I took pictures of my brother's family on Sunday.  They turned out so cute!  This one is my favorite!

I'm going to miss that baby growing up along side her big sisters... I better see lots of pictures!  Oh I could just smootch her cheeks off.

Monday, I went back to our house to get the carpets cleaned and while he was working I decided to go for one last walk around our neighborhood with Andrew.  This was how I stayed sane before lunch & I hadn't been able to do it for a while.  You had better believe I'm going to get this back into my routine with all the fun trails out here.  More on that later.  That night I went to see an old school teacher and friend.  It has been too long, it was good to see her again.

Tuesday, I went to see a friend who I used to work with.  Andrew had a great time playing with Logan.  They both had a good time playing with Mya's dolls.  Ha ha!

I totally love Kim and her family.  She is super easy to talk to and relate with.  

Wednesday was Independence Day!!  It was one to remember.

We started the day off with the parade...

I'm a sucker for the horses.

That night we visited with CCC&E and had steaks that were out of this world yummy!  My parents watched my brother's dog Esau that week.  Andrew loves dogs so they were pals the whole time he was there.  This boy is not afraid of dogs at all! 

Anyway, that night after Andrew went to bed, my Aunt Pam and I took off to watch the fireworks show.  I have always loved the fireworks in Idaho Falls (aka Melalueca Freedom Celebration).  My brother Kyle took me when I was like 12 or something and I've loved it ever since.  It gets better every year.  I always bring a radio and listen to the music that is synchronized with the show.  It really is so magical to me.  I'm so glad I was able to have this last hurrah with my Aunt.  I love her.  She and I are so close and I'm really going to miss seeing her so much.

We got an awesome spot right next the river... and I mean we could have stuck our feet in the water during the show.  That is how close we were.  The sun was setting right when we got there, it was beautiful.

I took over 100 pictures and I think got some awesome firework pictures:

Thursday, I left Idaho and drove to Utah.  We stayed with Devin and Julie that night.  Brick Oven Pizza was awesome!  I've been craving their pasta ever since I left... now that I can't go there anymore.  Go figure!  Little Anna was so sweet on the way home.  I was explaining that I would be flying on an airplane the next day and that it was a really long ways away.  She looked at me with those sweet brown eyes and said, "Missy, I'm just going to miss you so much!"  I'm going to miss you too Anna.  

Friday, was full of goodbyes.  I packed up my suitcase 3 different times before I got everything to fit right (it ended up being 15 pounds over).  Andrew got a really good 2 1/2 hour nap and then it was time to go.  Anna started to get pouty and then started to cry.  Then my mom started in, then everyone started to cry.  Leaving was so hard. Saying good bye to my parents at the airport was hard too.

Our flight was okay.  Andrew had a fit when I tried to change him in the airport restroom before we got on the plane.  I don't blame him.  Being laid down in a strange place full of people.  He ended up peeing all over and getting his clothes a little wet.   I didn't have a change of clothes for him.  I hadn't even thought of it.  I wasn't about to let my baby fly naked.  Long story short.  I was really embarrassed but I just kept telling myself that I would never see those people ever again!  We did alot of walking up and down the isle, reading, snacking, and playing with that toy D&J got us for the plane.  He loves that toy!

It was wonderful to see my husband again.  Need I say more?

Since then, thinking about all the things I'm missing out on is sad.  Thinking of the things I can't go do anymore with people I love is hard.   Thinking about all the goodbyes last week still sends my emotions into the air.  But I know this is where I'm suppose to be.  By Friday, I was ready to go, I wanted to go to be with my husband who I was clearly missing by that point.  I love him and I know I belong by his side.  I have felt good about our decision to move and I know it is the right thing no matter how hard it is.  I'm grateful for the support my family gives me & I'm especially glad for modern day communication.

I know that the key to all of this is to look on the bright side and to be positive.  To look forward and not back.

Helen Keller said, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows."  I've always tried to be an upbeat person, and I'm determined to always remain that way.

Martha Washington said, “I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.”

I am happy to say, I love our new place.  I really do feel at home here.  I went for a walk this morning  on one of those many trails and grinned the whole time because it was so beautiful.  I'm going to keep looking ahead....