What a busy month July was. The first week was busy with the monthly luncheon with my neighbor ladies and then Alex's birthday and flying off to Washington for Kyle's baptism. To celebrate Alex's birthday he got to drive me to the airport so I could leave town. As the baby in the family he is finally realizing that when you are an adult birthdays don't count as much and since he has no kids he can celebrate in his own way with his friends. This weekend was going to belong to Kyle rather than Alex.
Kyle's baptism was early evening so I flew in the same day and rented a hotel room so the kids could swim as much as they wanted during the week I was there. Unfortunately, the town doesn't have a lot of motels so it was mediocre at best but we made due. I was so hurried though that I forgot to take any pictures at the baptism or gathering afterward. It is so like me to space out on pictures. and then regret it later on! I did take a couple pictures while I was at Courtney's house though.
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| Kids playing on trampoline in backyard. |
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| Emma taking a nap in her bed. |
While at Courtney's they finalized the job offer Brad got and it is finally settled that they are moving to Idaho Falls, Idaho to work and be closer to family. That meant that as soon as I got back home I had to clean my house and get it ready to sell. I am moving to Idaho Falls, too! I really liked living there years ago and think it will be better than being so far away from the rest of my family if I had moved to Washington. I will still be able to check in on my dad once a month and get him what he needs without having to impose on my kids. He never went out of his way for his grandkids so I don't think they should have to do more than they already have in helping with his many moves. During the month of July I had 4 showings but no offers. So sad since the realtor thought it would sell that month. My brother, Brian, came to visit his kids and dad during the month, also. He stayed in Dad's old room and helped my by putting a door on the TV room. I couldn't put one there before since dad's couch blocked the doorway and we couldn't open or close a door so I just left it doorless. Much better now - he was a good helper.
Beth and her husband bought a lovely house in June and I finally had time to go visit and take her some little gifts I had made for the baby she will be having soon. Her house is lovely and I hope she will like living that far away from town. It is about an hour drive north of my house and even further from Alex's house in Draper. When I move to Idaho I will get to stop by and visit and spend the night there while I check in on dad and visit with Alex once in a while. It will be about 3 hours from my house in Idaho. I guess that isn't too bad since I hardly ever saw her when she lived 3 miles from my house. It is a really nice home and the elementary and junior high are both just down the street about two blocks. It will be so nice for the kids.
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