So, I have been very bad at blogging and I know there is never really a good excuse for not keeping up on my children's life but moving might qualify as an adequate reason. And not moving just once but twice in a matter of 3 months.
As many of you already know but more of you don't, my Uncle Wally moved here to CDA and decided that his house would be a good place to live (which has been my home for the last 4 years) As much as I loved the home and was bummed about leaving it I was thrilled to have him come home, I have been begging him to do this for years. Well, 4 children and hearing aids don't get along very well. He was amazing and would have been willing to make it work with us living there but I could not ask him to do that.
Move #1-my parents graciously took us in. We moved into their attic while I looked for a rental home. Every day my children would ask in their prayers that they could have another sleepover at Grandma's and Papa's. Those sleepovers lasted for 2 months and the children never got tired of it. Not that they would, Papa made papacorn almost every night for them, and UNO and Mexican Train were a nightly favorite. Aaron was content being Papa's shadow, Ele loved the fact that we had a big family sleepover every night, Livi loved her 5:00 am snuggle time with grandma, and Isaac loved making Buffy's life miserable. I believe that time will be a major cherished childhood memory for them. Thanks Dad and Mom for everything, you are the best and we love you the most!
Move #2- I am very picky. I wanted a nice, clean, home in Dalton gardens ward, and close to Dalton school, I didn't want it to be too big, but not too small either. I wanted a big, fenced, back yard, good neighborhood, and I had to keep my cat (I am anti mice these days.) Big closets in the bedrooms, and I was determined to have a fireplace,- Matt did not consider that priority but I did. I wanted all of this to be under $900 and I did not want to sign a lease. Miracle of Miracles, as I was driving around I saw a tiny, homemade "For Rent" sign on the garage. Heavenly Father was truly watching out for us that day. The house is only 3 years old and darling. We all love it! I cant wait to decorate it for Christmas, the fireplace is going to be a perfect focal point.....
Now I'm ready for the holidays.
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Well you sound like you have been really busy lately. I guess we need to catch up in the hall ways at church again:D That much moving sounds exhausting.
I am so happy for you Dawna! You deserve only the best things to come your way!!!
Well i see you have been busy. I was getting worried. i had to ask Deanna. Have you were doing. I didn't get any respond from you. or I just had the wrong phone number or e-mail. I'm so happy that you found the perfect house. Heavenly Father always watches out for us. We are trying to find8520 a house for rent too. Since the owners would like to be back into the house. But we are ok . We would like a pool anyways. It's always hot. and you know my family. They are like fishes. hoildays are sure not going to be the same. We miss and love you more. Tell everyone hello from us.jen
It's about time. Cute pictures. I want pictures of your house so I and see you all in my head. I still picture you in your other house and yard. I hate that part of being away. I need to be able to picture it all. Love the picture of the hands. The kids looked so cute on their first day. how is ele liking school. Miss you all. wish we were there.Love you more.
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