Mayhem (& a quick update!)

So long and farewell......................

You were the perfect little home for us right up until Number Four came along. We just outgrew you, but made lots of memories and shared lots of laughter and love in six years. We put a lot of work into you and left you a better house, so goodbye is bittersweet. There are LOTS of things we'll miss:

- Location, location, location! We were close to everything!

- The HUGE covered patio

- Riding our bikes down to the donut shop at the end of our street on Donut Saturdays

- Kite Park

- Christmas lights at Nichols Hills

- Shaved ice at the shack down the street during those hot summer days

- Freeway access!

- No construction

- Miss Hudson and Nichols Hills Elementary

- Lake Hefner down the road--all the miles jogged with the double stroller, the trails biked, the shores sailed (and capsized!), the many sunsets at the lighthouse (at Brandt Point) and the thousands of rocks thrown into the waves by the kiddos.

- Big Sky Bread Co. (I may be making special trips down there just for you!)

- The train. Although you always seemed to come at the worst possible time (like on our way to church or when I'm running late to an appt.), the kids were so happy to watch and count cars, so I suppose we'll miss ya.

Hello Edmond! Yep, we are all moved in. Well, at least we have moved all our stuff into the new house and garage--it's still a mess. I don't think I ever want to move again. What a nightmare--I honestly don't think I have ever been so stressed--but we are slowly getting settled in and love our new home and neighborhood. The kids are loving all the new space too, although they are still all in one room sleeping. Go figure. If you want to see the new digs, come and visit! We have plenty of room for ya now! :-)

Well, the kids are out of school and celebrated a great year. Kaia had an end-of-the-year play which was so cute. She is going to miss her friends and school, but is also looking forward to making some new friends next year.

Brandt also celebrated his birthday. Five years old! He is really into Star Wars legos so that is basically all he got. He's a little genius putting those things together. He enrolled at kindergarten for next year and is so excited.

And Happy Mother's Day--isn't my hubby sweet and creative? :)

Tatum is having fun with our new stairs. If you see some clothes hanging from the chandelier when you visit, you'll know right where they came from. Maren is just growing up so fast. She's getting pretty quick with her hands and will grab anything close by. And of course it goes straight to her mouth. Just a sweetheart.

We have a tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with our good friends the Christensens. (What are we going to do with our holidays and weekends when you guys move??) Tacos, pinatas, tres leches, a little music, a little dancing :) Fun times. The pinata is always the highlight. Captain Jack got beheaded this year...

Last but not least, amid the chaos, Jared and I took a night out to see the Lion King which was fantastic. The costumes were one of the most creative things I have ever seen.

Sorry a late post, but things have been so crazy busy. Grandma and Grandpa are finally in town to help me get everything in order again!