Monday, December 10, 2007
Confessions of a Redhead
Okay, so I'm coming clean. We are moving. We are moving to the Portland, OR/ Vancouver, WA area. More specifically, Camas, WA. That is where Scott and I visited this last weekend, and then also several weekends ago. It was a hard decision to make. I LOVE my home here. Not just the home, yes I do love it, but we really have out grown it a bit. But, I love my friends, the kids schools, kids friends, church/ward, neighbors. I love going to Target and seeing people that I know. Not to mention Sharon the checker, that knew me when I was pregnant with Hayden AND Hope. I like walking into the school and chatting it up with all kinds of people I know. People I have raised a family along side. I brought 3 babies home here. I know the nail pops in my ceiling. And I know just about every ding in the wall and how it got there. UHHHHGG. It was hard, but it will be a really good and exciting move for us. When I'm not crying that is. I went to talk to administration in the Camas school district, and I started to cry...right in the middle of talking to her. Oh boy. It's just the realization REALLY started sinking in. Moving is hard. We are digging up our roots here. Not fun. BUT, to have winter again without the bitter cold of Chicago. It was cold this weekend, but very manageable. It even snowed. It was too warm to stick, but still people -snow. Loved that. My mind has been so consumed lately, I haven't been able to blog much. It's hard not to talk about something, when that's all you think about. So, there you have it, my confession. More later. Momma tired, Scott is a fan of the red eye. :( He did let me have the first class seat though. He is "first class" all the way. Oh yeah.
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hence the reason i was with the kids this weekend people. finally - to come clean. the lies were getting to me :) heather - home is where your family is. you'll find home again. and you'll keep the friends you've made. and - selfishly, i realize to all houstonians, you'll be closer for me. when i go off track, you're a one day's drive now. momma likey!!!
I was wondering how everything was going. I love Washington SO much. It's such a beautiful place. It's definitely on our list of possibilities. If you see any sweet civil engineering jobs let us know and we will move on up.:) Good luck with everything. uprooting is a hard thing. I bet all of your houston friends are going to be crying their eyes out too.
I don't like change so I understand that change is difficult. But I also know change can be fun and give you a whole new adventure. Like going to Disneyland.....
I know I will be missing you terribly! And as sad as I am for me, I am really excited for you and your family. Thank goodness for unlimited long distance! Wow, I'm really sad. Michael sort of got sick of my teary eyed pout this last week and had to remind me that "they aren't going anywhere, so chill out" Bwah! (that was me crying). But still excited for you....
From a mover, it is hard. But it is also so fun! I can't wait to see your new house!
hmm i heard rumors and it must be true. we'll miss you, thank goodness for the blogs as a great way to keep in touch. what will become of book club? again, we'll miss you!
I figured that's what was up as well -- had a few hints and had put it together. You will be missed for sure -- but I know you'll love your new place and they will love YOU there.
Crafty people out there, picking up hints to the move and such.
Wow. I a loser and didn't have a clue. I WAS wondering what Hayley was doing there last weekend though.
Moving STINKS. Starting all over is excrutiating but oh so exciting too.
good luck:)
nicely done! you kept it a secret for such a long time! so when's the big move?
Wow, Grays! I hope everything goes well for you! If I still lived in Houston, I'd be very very sad. Keep us posted_--
Ok, I have no big advice, but I'm terribly sad that you and your family be moving. Bummer, I'm sure it's good for your family but I hate to see cool people move! BUT, I'm glad I can read your blog. I love your blog! I will miss running into you periodically! Washington will be gaining a great family!
Hi Heather! Camas, WA!!! I love this area. That's kind of a stinky town because of the paper mill there - but still gorgeous! Plus you get the pleasure of crossing the river to shop in Oregon with no sales tax. Best of all worlds! Now when I take road trips to see my family, I'll drag Hayley along with me!
Good luck with the move!
Oh my WORD!!! Heather, I am so excited for you guys!! You really will be closer to family, which will be so nice! How exciting for a new adventure...although, I am a little sad I won't be able to meet you in Brenham any more! :)
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