I HATE to Say It...

but, the time has come for goodbye. My house is full of boxes, and no longer feels like "home". I can't help but sit here and think of all the amazing things that have happened for us in the last 3 years here. Marlee had her 1st,2nd,and 3rd (and almost 4th!)birthdays here. She started school here, made her first "best friends" here, she has learned to walk, talk, ride a bike and everything else here. Makenna was conceived here (sorry for TMI), born here, had her first birthday, said her first words, took her first steps, etc. We celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and even had 2 Christmases here with just our little family. We have had friends come and go... and it is always hard.

I came into Vermillion kicking and screaming, and I will leave the same way. I have made some "soul sisters" here, if you will. Living here has forced me out of my comfort zone and shown me what kind of person I really am. I have also had people grow to love me as that person. I have gotten the chance to get to know people that I may have never been friends with had I lived somewhere else. It has been such a unique experience for us here. As I think about packing the truck tomorrow and driving out of here for good on Saturday I am filled with to much sadness, fear, excitement, regret and hope. Such a mixed bag. The last month for me has been one serious roller-coaster. Emotionally, physically, and spiritually I have been tested. I am exhausted, but excited for the future. I guess all there really is to say, is thank you to those who I have grown so fond of. You know who you are, and you have EACH taught me such valuable lessons. I am SO glad you were/are a part of my life, if even for a short time. I love you all, and will miss this place like crazy. Just know that Saturday at 12:30, I will be bawling like a baby.

Here's a look down memory lane, Vermillion style...

Marlee's first birthday Marlee, 16 mos.

Our "house"Rachel and I. A week before I had Kenna...
Our family of three...barely. Christmas 2007Makenna's Birth End of the year BBQ 2008
Game night. Me, baby Kenna, Rachel and Sarah My awesome neighbors and friends!Marlee's very first "bes fend"Reese. Makenna. 9 mos.
My 26th Birthday (and Nichole's b-day too!)

The Twilight girlsChristmas 2008 Makenna's First Birthday
Pre-School GraduationParis and ILaw School Graduationthe best buddies

BFF's. This makes me feel guilty. Separating these 4 makes me feel like I am ripping apart a family. We love you guys!Thank you all for making our 3 years here, the best we've had so far. We will miss you!!!