Just a few days before leaving Michigan, we received the news that my grandfather had passed away. It was not a shock. He was 99 years old for pete's sake. He was ready to go. He will be missed for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of life. He was a GREAT man!
We booked it out of town to try to make it to the funeral on time. We needed to make it to Utah by 11:00 on Saturday morning. We left on Thursday at 3:00 in the afternoon and drove all night and then all day Friday and then all night again Friday night. There were a LOT of prayers said on our behalf and we felt them. We made it to Utah Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. with just 5 hours to spare. Talk about being tired.
Here is what our "moving truck" looked like. It was atrocious but it did the job.
Trevor made sure and wrote all over the sides of everything. We got LOTS of honks and waves from people. My favorite was "goodbye one state recession".
After the funeral we drove the rest of the way home to Idaho. It is GOOD to be home. I love the way Idaho smells... nice and dry. My AWESOME niece Miss M came for a few days and helped get stuff unpacked.
Can you believe she is only TWELVE? She was such a help. THANKS Miss M!!!!After Miss M left we took a trip to visit Trevor's Grandma. It was a ton of fun! My in-laws took us all to Bear World while we were there. It was amazing how docile the animals all were. They have a petting zoo for the kids and then you get in the car and drive through the bear part.
They tell you as you enter the bear section not to open your windows and not to stop the car. SCARY! Look at how these bears are up on the side of this truck! We were three cars back behind them. They were all over the place.
We have been back home now for about a week and a half. I have been unpacking like mad crazy. Logan has enjoyed running free as the wind all over the property.
He goes "swimming" through the sprinklers almost every day.
He loves talking to the sheep. They love butting him when he goes into the pasture, which has led to tears a couple times.
Samantha has been enjoying herself as well. Thank goodness the sheep have left her alone so far. Just a sniff and nudge here and there.And so fellow bloggers that is what we have been up to. We are glad to be home in Idaho, but we miss our friends in Michigan. I am trying not to think of how badly I miss you all.
We miss you already! I have been checking back to see when you would post next and was thrilled to see the update today! Glad you made it safely, sorry to hear about your grandfather. Good luck with Trevor and his next move towards lawyer-dom. You guys are awesome...see you for new years! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you made it back safely. I loved the signs on the car! That sounded like one heck of a trip, good job on doing that with 2 kids!
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm so glad you're blogging again!! I was so sorry to hear about your grandpa, even though it was expected it's still not an easy thing to go through.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get everything unpacked as quickly as possible and settle into your life back in Idaho, but we miss you so much over here!
Oh, Alyson! I'm so glad you posted again- I have been wondering what you've been up to. We miss you SO MUCH!! Seriously, words cannot express. Alexis prays for you & Logan & "Mantha" (completely unprompted) often! Keep in touch!! Glad to hear your move went well & you are loving being home. I love the family picture, too. So cute!
ReplyDeleteEveryday the curiosity of when your next post will be increases. I am so glad that you made it safely and in time for your grandfather's funeral. I'm sorry to hear about your loss, even though it "was exected". The family picture on bottom is fabulous. Keep in touch. I just went and got some pictures developed and there are some of you and Logan. I will get them to you...It is crazy to see how young everyone looks. OOOOHHHHH! It's a girl. I went out today and bought a ton of stuff to make bows. I cannot wait. I may be calling for your expertise. Let me know if you change your cell #. It's so weird knowing that you aren't hear anymore. I miss you!
ReplyDeleteYou are alive!!!!! Hooray! I miss you a ton! Phew, what a drive you guys had! Did you get to use your "Biggest Loser" money to use a nice hotel at all? I was wondering??? Anyway, welcome back to the blogging world! I miss you terribly! I even tried calling you for help on bows but you must not have gotten my call. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOk, I was looking at the picture of your truck pulling that jeep with everything in the back, etc. The show "Beverly Hillbillies" show comes to mind! Ha ha! LOL!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you made it safe. We are sure missing you guys. But i'm sure your enjoying idaho. I bet Logan loves all the room to run, and to just be outside. Keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteYAY you guys made it to Idaho! I cannot tell you how jealous I am of you! I want to be there so bad! I am glad to hear things are going well for you guys. I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. I hope you have a blast!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics of the moving truck! I was so sad to get back from CA and you were gone! I hope all is well with you and your cute little fam. Good luck with everything and I bet Idaho never looked better!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you guys made it safely! Those bears are crazy! Lol...
ReplyDeletethank you it was fun being there i love and i miss you
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