Sunday, July 24, 2011

Farewell Florida, BIG Update

I haven't mentioned this on our blog as of yet, but John applied to be a transfer student at BYU Law School for his 3rd year mainly so that we can be closer to his Mother & our family & friends there. My Mother-in-law has cancer and we want to be close to her in her time of need. So, we just found out this past Tuesday afternoon that John has been accepted & so we're moving to Utah! This week! AHhhhh! I had already purchased plane tickets for Kenzie, myself & my Mom (who's visiting from Hawaii) to fly to Utah tomorrow to go visit for a month but now,....we're moving there! It's been a stressful, insane 6 days of packing as quickly as we can, trying to find a place in Provo, everything else that's involved in moving & of course, saying goodbye. Today was my last official day as Primary President & I totally lost it when I had to say goodbye to Junior Primary. I LOVE those kids so much!


We were lucky to find a place in Provo already right by campus on the south east side, just south of Kiwanis Park. It's cute little house with 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fenced in backyard & storage. We're excited! I'm going to miss my friends in Florida so much. It's been a fast 2 years & we've loved the beach, the sun, our pool, the change of pace, meeting new friends, law school and the opportunity to grow & learn more about ourselves & each other. We've loved our little life here in Naples. So, so long, farewell, Florida, Hello, we're back Utah.

7 comments:

Steve and Donna said...

still hard to believe even tho' you told me today but I do understand your reasoning. You will be missed- esp. in Primary. So glad we got to know your family. You must keep in touch! Besides your daughter and I share a b-day :)

Kristen said...

yahoo! utah is the place to be! we'll have to get abby and kenzie together when we're down in provo!!

Smallmans said...

Congratulations! I'm thrilled for you. (because I have a better chance of seeing you one state away than 8!) I hope your transition is smooth and managable.

Danika said...

I know it's sad leaving but Tim and I are super excited that you will be closer to visit. Can't wait! see you soon

Clark Family said...

You guys are awesome!!! We hope to run into you sometime in Provo. Congrats on a BOY!

The Yoder's Four said...

That is so crazy and exciting!! Florida sounds like it was a fun experience for you guys. I'm glad that you'll get to be close to family again.

Let's see pics of the new house!

breena rae said...

Ahhhh! That's awesome news! Congrats to John and hooray that you'll be in Utah! We must get together before I have to move! And congrats on the "boy" news as well. So exciting! Love you!