Saying Goodbye

Over the last couple of days Mitzi and I have had quite a few “Goodbye’s” and over the next 3 weeks our schedule is only becoming more booked with lunches, dinners and an open house this coming Friday. I can’t believe this is actually happening. In so many ways I am relieved and excited for our new adventure to start happening in Wisconsin – but at the same time comes a realization and sadness. Many of our friends, coworkers, distant family and neighbors we may never see again. It breaks my heart.

So here is my invitation… I know we will not have the chance or opportunity to say goodbye to everyone. As I mentioned an open house is being held this coming Friday January 29th between 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. If you can make it – please come and let us give you a hug so we can say our goodbye.

It is being held at the LDS Rosecrest Ward Building at: 14172 Emmeline Dr in Herriman Utah. Directions: From 13400 South and Bangerter head West on 13400 South. When you arrive at 5600 West turn left heading South. Note: There will be a Smiths and Wendy’s on your right had side. Proceed straight through the 4 way stop sign. The 3rd right after the 4 way stop sign is Mirabella Drive. Turn right heading west on Mirabella. The 3rd Left is Emmeline - you will see the church building on the corner.

The following song keeps coming to my mind by Michael McLane. Historically I have referred to this song only in a family setting but it brings comfort to me today.

“Well it's hard to say goodbye and let go. And it's hard to see it end. When the memories we have made may never happen again. But it's harder for time to ever erase, the together times we've share. So when we're apart remember, all the love we've shared together and for all this love thank the Lord above who showed us the way...That we can be together forever someday. We can be together.Well it's hard to say goodbye and let go. And it's hard to see it end. But we can be together forever someday. We can be together forever someday. We can be together forever someday.”

"Say Cheese" - Take Two

As we blessed Hailee last Sunday, we figured it was time to get her blessing pictures. We ended up doing this a month earlier than we had originally planned, but we wanted to make sure we got this done before moving to Wisconsin. I am glad we did it now as blessing Hailee was the last item we had on our "must do before leaving Utah" list. Now that we've finished off these tasks, I feel like its finally time to go.

We are ready to enter this next phase of our adventure. We've been working on moving to Wisconsin for soo long that we are just ready to go! Now if we could just find a house that is ready for us...

I don't know why but taking these pictures of the kids today felt like we are closing a book here. It's funny how events and things like this affect our lives. Now for the important part - the results.

The Thompson Chillins!

Hailee thinking about her specail day!

Abigail was amazing this time... It took some encouragement a couple days prior; but she was wonderful!

Hailee showing off her beautiful blessing dress!

This is the dress we were dieing to get a picture of Abigail in. Take two worked!

Just wanted to make sure you saw my beautiful dress!

Sooo Pretty!

Hailee on her blessing blanket.

Blogging Droughts...

What is the excuse this time??? Well not having internet at home for two and a half months is a huge contributor… Trying to find a home for us to live in is another... Starting a new Job… Having a new addition to our family… The Holidays…. These are all just a few excuses I have come up with for not blogging. I also only like to blog about things that are finalized – and with this move to Wisconsin, nothing is finalized.

We have made offers on 4 homes and we are finding ourselves back to square one. I will be going back out to Wisconsin next week to again compile a list of homes we would like to make offers on and begin the process of offers and counteroffers all over again. One would think it is easier to buy a house than sell – well both are very painful!

Some special occasions that we have recently had are: Abigail’s 2nd Birthday, Hailee’s Blessing, and Christmas. All were a blast – without boring you more, here are the pictures!