The MOVE!

Oh boy, where do I begin? It has been a CRAZY couple of weeks. First of all, I haven't posted anything because we have to get a new hard drive for our computer. So, I've felt totally alone in the world. We came up to Farmington today, just so I could check out blogs and e-mail, and let me tell you, our computer MUST be up and running by the end of this week.

I, of course, forgot to bring my camera, so I can't post any pictures of our last few weeks, but we are finally mostly settled. There are still a few random unpacked boxes, but after much shopping, we're mostly done. It's amazing how much moving costs. I threw away so much junk after we moved last time (ie. dish towels, rugs, brooms etc) that I have had to buy a lot of new stuff.

It's nice to have so much space. We have a finished basement, which means all the toys pretty much stay out of sight. The boys share a room in the basement, and the girls each have their own rooms upstairs. We FINALLY have Ava out of our bedroom, which means we can actually watch TV in our bedroom at night and just relax in our own space.

Mostly, the move has been good. I really miss our old ward, but we are slowly getting used to the new one (which, by the way, has 4 nurseries, so you can imagine how many screaming children there are). It's a little strange to be back in Utah County, which has changed DRASTICALLY since I left 11 years ago. It doesn't have the same small-town, community feeling that Farmington does, and I will definitely miss that. I am, however, already loving the proximity to my sister. I feel like I can call her anytime to drop off my kids, and she can do the same. We both know we can discipline each others' children, if needed, and we both love each others' kids so much. I'm REALLY happy to be close to my sisters and parents, and it will be fun for the kids to spend a lot of time with their cousins!

The other great bonus is that we are so close to Thanksgiving Point. I LOVE THAT PLACE! We are definitely getting a family pass there, because they have so much for the kids. If anyone ever wants to come down, with our family pass, our guests get half-price on everything. So, anyone in Farmington wanting a fun day out, let me know!!!