Most the women I became to know will also be moving from Iowa now - 3 years, and knowing that kind-of makes it easier to say "good-bye", kind-of. However, in my case, I leave a sweet-wonderful-amazing-hardworking-loving-funny sister in Iowa. Being in a closer proximity to my sister Alexis this past year was beyond my wildest dream. I so adore her and her children, oh and her hard workin' hubby too :).
I'll always treasure the memories made!
We left Iowa Wednesday at 9am and arrived in Utah at 3am Thursday morning. Thursday we slept a bit, unloaded most everything, and had a quick Howard family dinner that night. Friday morning we quickly packed some camping essentials and left on a quick family trip down to Goblin Valley. Sure we were tired and worn out, sure we were sick of being in a car and yes it's true camping can be miserable, especially with a newborn. However, what better memory could my kids hold onto than turning over thousands of rocks, catching lizards, poking ant hills, roasting hot-dogs and marshmallows, filling their shoes with sand and dirt and hiking in the warm sun, and doing all this with their dad. Defiantly one the best decisions I've ever made. Such a perfect little trip. And yes, Rainee did as she usually does and was an excellent baby the whole time!
Ted left Monday morning to start his first rotation of 6 before we'll get him back permanently in December, 6 months from now. Needless to say we miss him SO much... I just keep thinking of my blessing of having such a wonderful support group to help us cope with missing him. Most my prayers of comfort are said for Ted, I also pray that he'll be super busy ALL THE TIME. He's such a dedicated father and being away from his little treasures will be hard, very hard.
I'm thrilled to be surrounded by family again! There seems to always be something going on and people on the move. The best families ever!
A new era in the Butterfield family now begins... "good-bye wonderful Iowa", "hello Utah and family".
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Yay for Utah! When can we get together?!?
That looks like a great "We're In UTAH!" Trip. What a great, memory, indeed. I love Porter laying on the rocks - FUNNY!
Miss you guys, and I hope you ALL adjust quickly and well!
Love, your Former Fellow Iowan
Can I tell you AGAIN how goergeous your children are?! And I miss you! We probably won't be in Utah again for the rest of the year, but if you stay there that means that maybe we could see each other again. yeah! Once Ryan's parents are back from their mission, I plan to spend a good chunk of summer up there :)
Good luck to Ted, and I'll say a few prayers for you guys, hopefully the next 6 months will go by fast and then you can start your next chapter as the dr's wife...
I love you Allie! It sounds like you are doing well, please keep posting so I can see pictures, we already miss you. I think about you often.
Welcome back to Utah! Where are you guys going to be settling down? We're building a new house just north of Thanksgiving Point, so we are glad to be moving back to civilization. (south saratoga springs is seriously the boonies) But I know your parents are close by, will you guys be living around there? Hopefully I see ya sometime!
Words cannot even express how sad I was Andy and I were out of town when you moved. I wish we would have dropped by to wish our dear friends, and prime examples of strength and positive attitudes farewell. We will MISS you and your family dearly. Good luck in Utah! Thanks again for all that you and Ted have done for us!
We miss you guys! Glad you are having fun in Utah though :)
Wow, reading this made me remember a year ago when we moved from Iowa and all the feelings I had. I just have to say,if it is any comfort, that 4th year was way better than I expected. I cherish the time I spent close to family, and the relationship my children developed with grandparents and cousins. Good luck with everything this year, and enjoy your time together. Love you!
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