Friday, June 13, 2008

Visit To Utah

We made a visit to Utah over Memorial Day weekend and Derrick got to come with us, so we blessed Ainsley while we were there.  Here are some pictures:

She's such a sweet, happy baby!

Here she is just chillin' with Daddy:

How on Earth did we create these darling kids???

Anyway, I think some of you have already heard the news that we are moving back to Utah.  We got connected with a guy from Costa's corporate who was looking to run some restaurants, so we decided to bring him on so that Derrick could move on to what he's wanting to do next.  It seems like the timing was perfect.  We were getting frustrated that our home in Utah had not sold yet, and now we are going back and have a beautiful home to live in!  I'm going to really miss the wonderful friendships we have made here.  I've been a little emotional about it this week.  I can't even tell you how good it has been for us to live down here.  It really opened our eyes and taught us a lot.  We will visit Farmington often, as we still own the restaurant, so hopefully we will be able to keep these friendships we have here.

So packing... here I come (again)!



16 comments:

Dramatic Imaging said...

Well, I was hoping it was not true, but I can't say I am surprised. i knew you guys were happy, but it seemed so dang stressful. What is Derrick going to do? We will miss you a lot. Even if we are losers and never hang out with friends, I always had intentions and we really love you guys and think the world of you. We were pretty pumped when we met you guys that there would be awesome friends in the ward. I am sorry we did not get it together and hang out more. Glad you will be coming back and forth. This makes me thankful for blogs! When are you leaving and what do you need help with? I am happy for you to go live in that amazing house and be by family.

Rachel said...

Such cute pictures! It will be good to have you back in Utah!

Megan B ♥ said...

Darling pictures!!! I'm glad you are going to be keeping the restaurant, and even MORE glad that you are moving back to Utah!! ROCK ON!!

Layne & Kellie said...

Your girls are so cue. They have gorgeous eye! Congrats on your moving news! How fun to move into your house. I hope everything goes smoothly for you!

gillman said...

jen, your daughters are so beautiful! i would love to get together sometime when you are back in utah. good luck with moving!
meg.

Wendi said...

What beautiful blessing pictures! And welcome back! It seems like you guys are successful at whatever you do, so I'm sure it will work out!

Nieldfam said...

Hooray!!
I am glad to hear you're moving back. Moving is no fun though... Good Luck with the packing!
We just drove past your house yesterday. I am happy you'll finally be able to live in it and I'll finally get to see the inside of it:)
Let us know if you need any help, Ry and I would love to help you move in. It seems like yesterday we moved you out of the townhome.
For sure we'll have to get together!

Tiffany said...

Lucky! (just kidding, don't tell Ryan). :) That is so exciting about the move! Hopefully we'll get to see you more often if you're in Utah. The pictures of your girls are so darling. Ainsley is growing so fast, and Cecily is a big girl now! We can't wait to see them sometime. Good luck with the move, we are so excited for you guys. Keep us posted, we wish you the best and think about you guys all the time.

Sherian said...

You have such beautiful girls! (and I know girls) I am sad to have missed your visit once again. I am sorry things have been crazy, but I am glad you will be back in Utah. Best of Luck...God works in mysterious ways, and not always in ways we would like. If you were close I would come help you pack, so instead...let me know when, and I can come help you unpack! I hate moving, so I'll keep you in my prayers...here's blessing you with a 'smooth move'!

Lisa said...

Yeah, how on earth did you guys create such cute kids??

The picture of Ceci in the headband is too cute! And Ainsley is getting so big. All the pictures are adorable!

Johnson said...

Please can we come visit you in your castle? I am glad you are moving back...lets do more now!

Your girls are so BEAUTIFUL!! Can I have just one of them?!?!?!

Now, onto your comment on my blog. I remember that night with the piggy noses, unibrows, and buns all too well. It is engraved in my mind now...and I think I am going to pee my pants. I have to find those pictures and post them....Watch OUT!!!

Brooke said...

AAAAHHHH. I'm so happy you guys are moving back. Let us know when you're coming. Greg would be glad to help unload the truck. Good luck with packing.

Dottie Stay said...

i can't believe how much Ainsley has changed just in the last little while. She is so cute, and I think she looks more like a Thomas. I can't wait until you are closer and can play all the time!

Devon said...

Darling pictures! And I'm so glad you're moving back! Dinner with the girls, anyone? Good luck packing, though...I don't envy you!

Michelle Y said...

I love all the pictures of your cute girls! Hope all goes well with your move to Utah, hope we'll see you on our next visit out there.

crystal said...

Yay! I'm excited you're coming back & I hope it's a good thing for you guys. What're you on to next??? I'm dying of curiousity. I have an entepeneur husband, too, so I've always felt a bond w/ you guys that way.

If it helps, we haven't sold our house yet, either. Grrrr.

Where's your house? What city?

Email me if you need help unloading, etc. We'd be happy to help. I know how bad moving sucks.