Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Moving. AGAIN!

Well, I guess you can never know where you will be a month from now. Porter and I have moved back to Gilbert and back into our home here just 5 weeks after we left. We NEVER expected that to happen. The past few months have been a whirlwind and super hectic. After getting settled in Colorado and getting to know the nice little town we found out that Porter's classes were not transferring from ASU like we were originally told. It seems we should have looked into this a bit better (ya think!). Anyway, after Porter talking to every department head, coach, athletic director, etc at the college no one could make his classes transfer since they did not have a program that matched up to the one he was doing here at ASU. He was told it would take between 3 1/2 and 4 years to finish, and he has already been going to school for 3 years at ASU! The whole thing just didn't seem to benefit us at all. Since our house hadn't sold yet we luckily had a place to go when we decided that we felt good about our decision to move back. We think we have FINALLY made the right decision and we feel blessed to feel peace and comfort with this decision. It all was a huge learning experience (and and expensive one) but we know that everything happens for a reason. It is amazing that in 1 week our house is pretty much put back together. It almost feels like a dream and that we never left. We were so blessed that I was able to get hired on at my old job and Porter just found a new job that he started yesterday and he starts school at ASU next week so soon we will be back to our schedules and I guess you could say we just had a very interesting 1 month vacation!

Well.. enough about that. In the midst of moving we had so many of our loved ones B-days. August is a busy month for Birthdays in our family. Gunner, Marsha, Marti, Monty, my Mom, and Brynlie. We feel like slackers in letting them know how much we love them this year with all of our own stress. We love everyone soooo much and are happy to be closer to see them all more often hopefully. Being away makes you grateful for all the little things for sure! Like, little Brynlie's and Mom's B-day party this past weekend. We had a blast at their "under the sea" party Britt hosted. She did a great job. Here are a few pics.



Oh, one more thing, our 3 year anniversary was last Wed. With everything going on we almost forgot about it. I just wanted to let you know that I love you sooo much Porter. You are my best friend! XxOooooXx

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh sis! I hate even thinking about everything you guys have been through but we are so glad that you are back and just hope things will get settled and back to normal for you soon! We love you!

Chelsey said...

Oh Dom I'm so sorry it didn't work out. But that had to be a big relief on your home though. (coming back to it). Things always seem to work out though. I bet Britt is happy your back!

Rappleye Family said...

WHOA girl that is so insane! One minute there, next minute back home! I am glad your old job took you back, thats dumb that ASU would not transfer over! Good thing you had your house! Roger wanted to know where Porter was working now? Is he still a pool boy? I am so glad that things worked out for you in the end. Funny what life throws at you sometimes! Well I will write you more when we get back next weekend. We are heading on our trip in a couple days! Take care and man oh man STAY PUT! ha ha Love ya

Running with kids....it's about making the time now! said...

We are sooo glad that you got to go home. We know that it must be hard, and we know all too well that it is sooo expensive. We know how important family is, and moving away is tuff, and you sure realize what they mean to you. I am just glad you had your home, what a blessing! (Blessing: no more primary calling!)
Glad you guys traveled safe, and that you are settled, again!

Running with kids....it's about making the time now! said...

Just so you all know, I know how to spell tough, man my brain is going, going almost gone!

DeWitts said...

We are excited to have you guys back! Glad you still had your house and your job waiting for you. Good luck with school porter! We love you guys!

Bekah: said...

what?! no way! you've been through soooo much. WOW. and what an amazing attitude about it all. you and porter are some of the happiest people i know! i'm glad it all worked out for you!

Bekah: said...

what?! no way! you've been through soooo much. WOW. and what an amazing attitude about it all. you and porter are some of the happiest people i know! i'm glad it all worked out for you!

jackie said...

i still cannot believe that happened but i am totally stoked you are back in my ward!!!!

katelines photography. said...

oh my goodness! what a nightmare, i hope everything works out and you get all settled back in!

Becky said...

Wow Dom! I totally know that feeling we where in cali for only three months and now we are in utah! sheesh life is crazy! i was excited for porter to play b ball, cause he is awesome and i was hopping to see some pics of you cheering again! such is life! i love ya and hope that you are settled back HOME!

Scott, Mandi and the boys said...

I am tagging you...go to my blog to find out what to do!! Have a good day!!
P.S. I am glad your back with the family!!

Amber & Glenn Lovelace said...

Oh Domini! Im so sorry! But Im so happy you are back in Gilbert. Much Closer to home :)Ya know Im sure you were stressed your house hadnt sold yet but that goes to show that some things really just happen for a reason. Or dont happen in your case. Im glad things are back the thier norm for you. Oh, Im sure yo heard Phil had her little Judd on Monday. He is so dang cute! You will fall in love with him when you see him. Hes a little peanut!