Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day

It was a beautiful one.

I'm so grateful for all the wonderful women in my life.

Four generations of women.


Grandma & Grandpa Carrier


My sweet mother-in-law, Barbara.


Being a mother is pretty great.

Graduation and Retirement

Utah is absolutely gorgeous!

It was perfect weather for a big weekend full of celebrations.

Lisa graduated from the University of Utah.


David McCullough spoke. It was fabulous and not boring.


My Mom's retirement party.

This a picture with her Mom and two brothers.


We are so proud of them both.

New Things and New People

Leah survived her first flight.

She could have used a little more leg room like the rest of us.


Leah loved meeting new people. She smiled and talked to them all.

Kaila and Josh

The dog Sophie and Uncle David


Great Grandma Sides and Aunt Linda.

...and many others that we weren't able to get on film.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Utah Here We Come

We leave exactly 12 hours from now, and we can hardly wait.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Move - Part II

Most of our stuff has a home now...

Living Room: Couches may stay or be moved downstairs.


Dining Room: Currently storage for things that will go downstairs.


Kitchen: Nearly perfect.


Eat-in Kitchen: Plant and bookcase will move eventually.


Leah's room: Paint color looks great!


Den: Also storing things until the basement is ready.


Master Bedroom: Just need some pictures on the walls.

Still to do:
Paint basement and get new carpet
Blinds and window treatments
and an assortment of other little odds and ends.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Quality Time

We've seen a lot of Lisa this week.

Her internship ended, and she leaves for Utah today.

We watched a lot of this:


...and she cut my hair short.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Move - Part I

New carpet was installed two days before the move.



We had lots to pack and get ready for Saturday morning.



Everything fit beautifully in a 17 ft truck.



We divided into cleaning teams with matching shirts.

It was totally uncordinated and very funny.



Even Shannon and Leah matched.



We were so grateful for everyone that helped us:

load and clean

and unload and organize

Things are starting to come together.

We'll post some pictures of the new place with furniture soon.