Our first swim at the new house!
Moving boxes are so fun!
This July brought many changes for our family. We have closed one chapter and opened another as we moved from Magnolia to Double Oak, Tx! It was a big decision, one we did not take lightly, but after much prayer and discussion, we knew that this was right for our family. Carl has started a new job, it's a great opportunity for him, so we are all embarking on a new adventure together. It was hard to leave our home in Magnolia, as it was where we brought all of our kids home, where they learned to walk, swim, talk, ride their bikes, and experienced so many firsts. Oh the memories we have! I am thankful for the years we had there, we made lifelong friends, who we miss dearly. The Lord blessed us in many ways during those 8 years we were there. It is a season of our lives that I will treasure forever. Now, we are here, only a few miles from the house where Carl and I started our married life. It is crazy to be back, but also a lot of fun. It still feels so comfortable here. The kids have handled the move very well! Luke and Hannah have just transitioned right into this new life. Isaac has had a harder time, he is emotional and sensitive, but overall he's doing great! We've tried our best to make this house feel like home to them, we've done lots of fun things, and are spending a lot of time playing on the awesome new playground at Isaac's new school.
We closed on both houses on Thursday, July 24, so it was a hectic day. There were some bumps in the closing of our new house, but it all worked out just fine. We were fortunate to have the company pay for the move, which meant movers to pack our things and bring them up. Unfortunately, that did not go as well as we'd envisioned. The movers packed horribly! Sadly, they broke a few of our things, severely damaged a bridge in our old neighborhood, and made a mess of everything. We just have to focus on the positives, everything is here, we are here and safe, and life will go on. Heehee. It was an experience we will not soon forget. My parents kept the kids down there for a few days, so we could start unpacking and getting the house settled. That was SO helpful! They drove up on Sunday, and due to a ton of terrible traffic, it took them 8.5 hours to get here! It was crazy! Once here the kids just jumped right into life here in north Texas! My parents stayed for a few days, to hang out and help out. This was wonderful because it was so helpful for us and I think it helped the kids adjust, too. While here my dad worked on the sprinkler system and painted my yucky/stinky pantry. Once he finished it was beautiful! Mom helped me clean and clean, and of course helped a lot with the kids. A few days later Emmy and Gumby made their first trip up! Gumby had an appointment with his doctor in Dallas, so they were able to combine a visit with us with the doctor appointment. They stayed with us a few days as well, which again was so helpful and so fun! The kids loved having them here! I loved it because they kept the kids busy while I got a lot done around the house!
I cannot express in words how thankful we are for the support of our family and friends during this transition in our lives. It's not easy for anyone, but we believe it is where the Lord wants us. We are excited to see what lies ahead for us in this new journey!
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