Goodbye Idaho...Hello California!

So, for those that didn't hear, last month Scott was offered a job at Apple corporate in Elk Grove, California, which is just outside of Sacramento. It happened really quickly and I was basically shocked that he got the job. We hadn't planned on leaving Meridian ever. We had the best life there. So within about two weeks of finding out about the job, we started packing up the house and we moved on April 22. Honestly, it was basically a nightmare. I didn't want to leave. At all. The job was huge blessing and something that I should have been grateful and excited about, but I just wasn't. But because of wonderful family and friends, we had lots of fun before the big move...

We had dinner at Tucanos for Christine, Steves, and Scotts birthdays. YUM!

Alli and I had our regular fabulous salmon lunch..and it was the best salmon ever that day!

We played with cousins and friends.

Lauren and Andy drove in from Utah to help us move and to say goodbye. Notice the pic of Chase tying up Kyle with the plastic wrap. Scott, Kyle, Andy, AJ and Steve my fatherinlaw packed up the truck while Christine, Lauren and I cleaned the house. Thank goodness for Alli and Kirsten who totally got me jumpstarted on my packing nightmare!

We said goodbye to the Osbornes...sad times! Scott and AJ are practically brothers. We miss you guys!!

My amazing, wonderful BFF Alli thru me a surprise party and invited all my beautiful Fairview Ward ladies. I was so shocked! It was great party with fabulous food and I'm so glad I got to say goodbye to everyone. You all have been such wonderful friends to me. I loved reading all the sweet notes that you wrote. It meant alot. I miss you soo soo much!

Sooo....now we're here in sunny California. It's not as bad as I imagined. Our town is nice and I feel safe here. We have a really nice ward and we were lucky enough to move next door to a really nice couple with a little boy.

My little mister Chase turned 4!! Can you believe it? We had a fun party for him at our new house.

Last year it was Star Wars..this year it had to BSU.

We were so happy the Robertsons, Mal, Josh, Payton and Scarlett came to Chase's party. Mal and I were roommates in college and super close friends. We were at each other's weddings but I hadn't seen her in 4 years. Now we live 40 minutes away from them! And our kids are the same age practically so its awesome.

It is amazing that Kimberlee (Scotts sister) and Steve and their girls have been living in Michigan, and moved to California one week before we did! It's a total blessing! We love living so close to them! A Disneyland trip is in the works!

Chase loved getting all the packages in the mail! Thank you!!

And say goodbye to our Idaho plates...and that gigantic pickup truck...

And Hello to our new Escape! Much better gas mileage..=)

Life in California has been and will continue to be an adjustment. We've been sick (literally), really homesick and a little bored without friends to play with. But I know that this is the right place for us right now and it's getting better every day. We are so blessed that Scott has a good job and is doing something he enjoys. I am so grateful to our family and friends that helped us move and supported us in this decision. I love you so much!