Yesterday we began the process of getting the house in order for our move.  We gave in, and much to my relief decided to hire packers and movers.  This has made my life a small bit easier in these final weeks.  But I must say it is a little unnerving to know that we are leaving in ten days and have almost nothing packed.  We did start taking down curtains and things on the walls.  I packed up the boys things as they are going to spend one final week with their wonderful grandparents in Portales.  They are accustom to seeing them often, but we will be so far away so it is a good chance to get in some bonding time, and, it will keep them occupied while things are being packed up and loaded.

As always the last three years have flown by.  It always seems like such a large mountain to climb at the beginning, but as the end is near, it feels as if it has gone by in a flash.  We are so excited to start a new set of adventures, but will dearly miss our friends, our first home and the comfortableness of Lubbock.  As Peter, the military child, often tells me " we can take the memories with us",  I have become sappy and reminiscent about leaving.  We have started to say good-bye to the friends we will be leaving behind and as we do talk about why we didn't spend more time together and see each other more often.

It is exciting to think about what is in store for us in the coming years.  Indy holds so many possibilities for both our careers and our family.  Koen will being preschool and kindergarten; tee ball and soccer.  Gage will be turning two and facing the challenges of potty training and becoming more independent and eventually start preschool himself.  We are talking about one more baby to round out our family and who knows I might even abandon all my rational thoughts and even get a pet. ( Not holding my breath for that one!)  Peter will have so many opportunities as he finishes his master's degree and I will finally be able to concentrate solely on my passion in the NICU.  We hope to get out and explore the Midwest and possibly the northeast and part of Canada.

We hope to try and keep in touch with many friends and look forward to reconnecting when we get back.