Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Slacker, Computer Problems, Leaving =(

So, I'm a slacker because I have not been keeping this as up to date as I should be. But it's not totally my fault because I can not use our home computer because it is being attacked by some virus like thing and we can't get online with it. Si the only time I get on a computer is in the evening when my hubby is home with his laptop, but even then our nights have been busy, so I slack =). I hate computer problems! Especially since neither Josh nor I have any idea what to do about it =). We have to wait until we go back to AZ and let my smart brother save the day for us =).
This brings me to us leaving Utah. I am having mixed emotions.... I am happy to be going back home and being close to my family, friends, and being in my own home, but I have had such a great time here. I have LOVED the weather, loved the activities we have had time to do as a family, love being close to every store I could think of (instead of having to plan a day trip to go anywhere), loved the people in the ward we are in, I love seeing church buildings and temples pretty much everywhere =), and I have loved having a more laid back, less busy life up here. We have been keeping our life fairly calm and not crazy busy up until this point and it has been nice. I want to go home and de-clutter my life a little more. Cut down on projects and events I always feel like I must be doing. I have loved having less to deal with and stress about. I’ve had time to just be with my kids and enjoy the park or doing crafts with them
I am however really looking forward to being with our families. I have missed them and I’m pretty excited to start joining family dinners again. Coming to Utah really was a huge blessing for our family. We have had fun that we never really allowed ourselves to have, and we have grown a little closer together as a family I think. I have been really proud of myself for jumping right in and learning the area as best I could in such a short time and just getting out there on the road without worrying too much about getting lost =). That's one fear conquered, as well as driving while traveling long distances. Our drive up here was the longest I've ever driven and a first for driving on a road trip, so I'm pretty happy about that =). Anyways... yes I will miss this. It has been fun, I have learned a lot, and I am grateful for the opportunity.
I am also really excited to return because we get to go to Disneyland right after we get home! Yeah! I have been dying to see Disneyland at Christmas time and we finally get to!!!! We will get home from that trip on Christmas Eve! Talk about crazy busy huh? This will be the first time the boys have been on an airplane too! This trip is our Christmas present, New Years present, and Tyler's Birthday present =) (maybe....I'm hoping we can take him again on his B-day, cause he loves it so much...and it's logical since we have passes right?). We are going with my Sister and her family and we are so excited! We are going to be sooooooo worn out on Christmas morning! LOL =)

3 comments:

Elizabeth said...

JEALOUS! Disneyland at Christmas time is AWESOME! I mean, so cool...they make it 'snow' there on main street during the evening parade...tell Mickey I said hello...seriously, you ever need someone else to come along to help with the trip, please let me be the first person you think of...:)

EmilyLemily said...

I want to go to Disneyland...hope you guys have fun!

KARI said...

That sounds like soooo much fun. It sounds like you will be worn out but what great memories you guys will have!! I had no idea that you moved to Utah(or maybe I read your post wrong??) Have a Merry Christmas:)