Washington

Do I even discuss where I've been the past couple months? Truthfully, my computer is running out of space and I don't want to spend money on an external hard drive. I'm constantly thinking of things I want to blog but just never get around to it (because I'm cheap). Seems like the times I've blogged lately it's breaking news of some kind. I sure hope things slow down soon but I'm not thinking they will for a while. WE'RE MOVING!!!!! Dayton was offered to open an office at work in Bellevue Washington (20 minutes from downtown Seattle).  Dayton served his mission just south of Seattle in Tacoma and jumped at the chance to go back. We've discussed this option for a couple months and I haven't set my heart on it because it just seemed too soon to. But, it's real now! This has literally been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make in my entire life. I've spent many nights praying (crying) and trying to get answers if this is the right decision for my family. Change is scary and this is coming at an odd time, as we'll be in the middle of Winnie's surgeries. Dayton has been my source of resassurance and calm. I've always been the wanderlust out of Dayton and I. Always saying I wanted to live abroad and have an adventure! And Dayton was the one who said "I want to be close to family and stay in Arizona." I'm so surprised how nervous I've been. I seem to always lack in trust in the process. I want these things like a baby and moving and living on our own. But then when they're right in front of my face I'm a stress case. Winsley has been my proof change is better than great.

 We've been living a long distance marriage of sorts for the past month and will do so until April. We had to be out of our apartment by the end of January (thanks everyone who helped us move!), Rondalee gets married in February, Charlcie gets married in March and surgery for Winnie in March. Life.is.nuts!

Although apartment hunting has been some what of a nightmare, I'm trying to enjoy it. I'm visiting Seattle right now and can not believe this state will soon be my home.  I love it here so much.  And my thoughts on the rain? Well out of the two days of being here I've decided to let the rain make me feel relaxed, not lazy. This past month has been so hard. We've seemed to keep it together very well and I've had to learn more independence and taking help that's offered to me.  I love my little family and the memories we'll make just us three!