Our new home!

It has been way too long since I have posted something about what is going on in our lives, I'm sorry. The following is a series of pictures I have been taking starting the first week in Sept. until 12/02/2009. Which is the day our new home was set on our foundation! I will try in the next week to post some other pictures to catch everyone up on the other things that have been going on for us since we moved back to Vermont, life has been BUSY! We are Super excited to move into our new home but really apppreciate mom and dad letting us stay with them while everything was put into place. I know things have been crazy at times but I want you to know that I am thankful for everything you have done for us!!! I hope you all enjoy the following pictures and the ones to come in the near future.

What needs to be cleared.

Where my new home will one day be!

The land is cleared!

the hole for the foundation.
stone and footing in,

cement poured!

Foundation! I had a new experience with applying sealant to the outside of the foundation walls. I even set the pail on fire! What a day that was.

delivery
WOOHOO!

first (back) side

second (front) side

together!

Getting ready to move.

I am trying to get ready to move which includes tons of packing and saying goodbye to the people we hold dear in our hearts. This is very difficult for me because part of the reason I love it so much here is the people we have met. We have only 10 days left and as the time passes It becomes more of a reality that I may not see these people for a very long time and in some cases ever again.

There are even people that we haven't had the chance to get to know in the last two years that are taking the opportunity now to get to know us, which I think is amazing. I have grown so much as a person being here, facing some fears and being independent (which most people who know me well will say I did not need help doing). I know I will be leaving this place with a renewed lease on life and a different outlook as to where our journey will take us. I have grown as a mother, as a daughter, and as a freind but most of all while I've been here I have discovered that I have self worth. I am a different person then I was when I moved here and for that reason the journey has been more then worth it. I will leave with treasured gifts of love from so many, that I can carry with me forever. But most of all I will leave with something I need to be sucessful and happy in life, and that is the knowledge that I am important in the eye's of my Heavenly Father. I can't say where life will lead me none of us can. For now it is leading me back to Vermont. Utah will always be a place that I call one of my homes though. I have family here now. As I move forward I will do so with a posative attitude and plan to no matter what life throws in my path, stay strong and "find joy in the journey"! Thank you to all of those who have been here for me both in Utah and Vt. I appreciate the support in the decisions I have made. Thank You!

Stadium of Fire 4th of July.

Happy 4th of July!

We were dropped off tickets to The Stadium of Fire the day before. We went with Some Very Important People in our lives and had an AMAZING time. The best Fireworks we have ever seen.
We had to walk a little ways.

The fly by.

The Dancers.

Some girls in awe!!!

Thank you for sharing such a great night with us, We will miss you!!!

Did someone say Jonas Brothers!

This is the boy who tried to give his ticket to the next door neighbor!
I'm so glad I made him go.

"I love the Jonas Brothers!!!"

"I can't believe we are in the same place as the Jonas Brothers. I know a lot of their songs, you know."

" AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"

We had some family game time too!

I had a very HAPPY son!

What a great week we had all together.

We had a fun day park hopping. This was the second park we went to. The first one the two little girls slept through most of.

A Visit from Family

I have to say I was terrible about taking pictures when our family came to visit this time. I'll post what I have. I know I don't have many and they are not equal. I'm sorry!! I'll try to do better next time.

This is of Riley brushing Faith's hair.

Savannah's 6th grade Graduation.

Savannah was proud to complete the 6th grade. She is excited to go to Middle School. She recieved recognition from the priniciple for being a helpful student.

Girls K end of Year ceremony

The girls did a great job remebering their parts in the end of year ceremony. It's amazing what they memorize for their first year of school. 1 peom a week plus all of the other songs and things they learn.

Savannah's 6th grade Catillion

Savannah had her 6th grade Catillion tonight and she was so excited. They wait all year for this big event. She was very nervous but looked BEAUTIFUL! I am so proud of her for the young lady she is becoming. I love you honey.

Arches National Park in Moab Utah

We had to take a little hike to get to what they call the upper viewing area. I realized after that we could have driven a little farther and walked right to the arche, Another time I guess.

I love this picture of the kids!

This was near the entrance to the park. The scenery was amazing!

We had a wonderful trip.

We met Amanda and Jonathan and went to play at a park. The kids had a blast. Even the big one!

We had a great time spending time with Amanda and Jonathan, playing at the park, having a cook out at Amanda's sister and brother-in-laws house, swimming and just hanging out! Thank you to those involved in making the weekend happen.