…after I only wrote a single post in December. Hehe. Even this one I’m actually writing from my phone, which is pretty neat. There are moments I feel guilty about that and then I realize it’s probably not the most important thing in my life.
So, a quick update (with no pictures because we updated wordpress and haven’t got everything synced).
-Christmas and New Year’s were good, as was my birthday. We all got sick the week before. I finished not a single gift I was making, didn’t make the cookies I wanted, and failed in working on some traditions we want to create. It was sort of an odd year. Lots of things up in the air it felt like. Oh well…try again next year!!
-Morgan is fantastic. She has eight teeth (did I blog that already?), is starting to get into things more, loves light switches, and is generally hilarious. She started clapping and knows it will always get a response out of us, so she does it at random times. Like when we’re pretending we’re asleep in an effort to get her to go to sleep. And then you can’t just ignore her when she’s clearly trying to get your attention. Hehe. She’s pretty great. Last night she pulled her sock off and then appeared to be attempting to put it back on. I watch in amazement at all she learns.
-I survived my first Sharing Time teaching the little kids at church last week. I think I did okay. But it’s hard to keep the attention of a big group of kids! I sure enjoy them, though. I get to try again this week, so I guess that’s good? Even if I’m already a little nervous.
-If you’ve read this far, good job! Your reward is to learn that we’re moving to Phoenix. In, um, a week and a half. To a house that we have not yet found and will not have seen by the time we arrive. Adventures are fun! And we’re excited for sunshine (oh so much sunshine…). So the house is already somewhat dismantled. The few pictures we had up are now down, our closet is half empty, the books are all gone and added to the twenty other boxes of books in the garage, and I’m thinking I should just pack up the kitchen (which is my biggest stress point packing-wise–the fact that we have nowhere to live would be the actual biggest stress) and forget any more cooking. Adrian started taking apart our chairs (we’re a little nervous about room on the truck) but I convinced him that we needed a table to eat at for at least another week.
We’ll get there. All too soon. I’ve started feeling very nostalgic. This house has been good to us, and we’ve had so many opportunities up here. This is where our first baby was born, and where we learned so much. We’ve met some really great people. And I’m excited, because anything that I feel propels us forward and out of limbo is a good thing, but I can’t help but feel a little sad too. Any change in life is that way, and it’s why it teaches us. Onward and upward!
Ooh, please let us know how you like AZ. That’s one we seriously consider after school. I have a real fear of the intense heat though…
Good luck on packing and finding a new place to make memories!
Wow, what a way to start the new year!! Don’t stress about what you didn’t do over the holidays…you recovered from being sick and I’m sure Morgan had a great time regardless!!
Good luck with your move and hopefully you can stay settled for a while and not have to worry about packing up your kitchen for a long time!!
That’s an exciting change–good luck with the move! I have two sisters who live in Gilbert (near Phoenix) and really love it. Maybe I’ll even get to see you more there since I have family in the area.
Why are you guys moving? Did Adrian change jobs? We loved Phoenix in May, but July was really, really, really hot. If you like to cool down. We (the kids) really liked the fountains near the Stadium (I think that was in Glendale). Aunt Connie lives in Buckeye. Good luck on the move.
Ooooh, family adventures rock. Phoenix will be lucky to have you!
Phoenix? Ryan just applied to a job there. We have no idea what the status of interview, etc is but so random that Phoenix is all the rage
Hope the move goes smooth and hey- maybe we could be neighbors someday! Let me know how it is out there in the heat.
Phoenix, wow. You hear Roger just moved down there, too?
Erin, my sister, lives in Phoenix. Good luck moving. It is THE PITS! I assume it’s a job transfer. Crazy!
Oh, I should have added “And she could help you find a house.” I’m totally volunteering her, and I know she’d be happy to do it. Email me if you want more details.
Isn’t it amazing (especially in the first year of life) to see how much they learn, and how quickly? It just blows my mind sometimes. If only we kept up that rate of learning.
Hooray for Phoenix! Maybe next year we’ll make it out there to see the Cubs at spring training…I really miss that tradition. I told John it’s too bad we didn’t move to Phoenix. Not that we were ever really close or anything, but we’d talked about it a lot. That kind of move has got to be stressful, so good luck…I’ll keep you guys in my prayers. And yes, just pack up the kitchen and forget cooking. Get some Chipotle…that’s always my answer! Hehe.
Morgan, it’s only the pits for you weirdos who like ridiculously cold winters and snow. Some of us don’t mind not having that in our lives.
How exciting! Most of Andy’s family is in Anthem AZ, just outside of Phoenix. We will actually be out there next weekend! Hope all goes well for you. Let me know if you could use some contact info for people in the area.
Wow, Phoenix! What a change! I can’t wait to hear how it all goes.
Haha, you can hang out with Stephenie Meyer…
*gasp!* Phoenix?! Awesome!!! Quite a switch from Seattle – I’m looking forward to hearing all about your adventures. I really like Phoenix, and I hope you will, too. Darn, though – I’m coming to Seattle in April and was hoping to see you guys! Maybe we’ll cross paths in California again one of these days.
On the difficulty of change – Em, I totally feel you. But having just gone through a life-changing move, let me say that if you feel it’s right, then don’t worry about it at all! Heavenly Father knows what we need more than we do, and there may – nay, more like there will – be people with whom your life path needed to intersect on this fun journey of life. You and Adj are awesome, and there’s no doubt that amazing things are ahead for your little family. Can’t wait to hear what Arizona has in store!
Phoenix! I am so jealous of anywhere warm these days. Lucky for you! And how exciting for a new adventure. I’m all about adventures (says the woman stuck in Orem)