A week after leaving Colorado, it's still hard to think about the goodbyes. We made so many wonderful friends and had so many amazing adventures. Now it's time for our next adventure way out east, which is why I've started a new blog (harpersnextadventure.blogspot.com). Two things have encouraged me over the past week. First is the fact that Chris and I arrived in Fort Collins almost 8 years ago with no friends and a whole bunch of uncharted territory before us. We found our niche and thrived there, but importantly we did it together. Now we've added a new member to our ranks, who almost always makes us smile, and I think the three of us will get along fine in England. Second, I have some really great friendships from high school and college. Knowing that it is possible to maintain a friendship even with thousands of miles between us encourages me that we'll be able to stay close to our Colorado friends. Staying in touch can be hard, even with all the internet-enabled means of doing so. But when I get together with my old friends, we can pick right up where we left off, and I think the same will be true of many of our Colorado friendships.
So, this is probably my last post here! If you're reading this, thanks for being a part of our lives so far, and I hope you'll keep up with us in England. And in two years, we'll be back (somewhere in the US, maybe Rachel can get me a job at NCAR?)! :) All the friends we made in Fort Collins are very special to us! I'll end with some pictures from our last month in Fort Collins (although I might have more pictures on my other camera, to be posted later).
So, this is probably my last post here! If you're reading this, thanks for being a part of our lives so far, and I hope you'll keep up with us in England. And in two years, we'll be back (somewhere in the US, maybe Rachel can get me a job at NCAR?)! :) All the friends we made in Fort Collins are very special to us! I'll end with some pictures from our last month in Fort Collins (although I might have more pictures on my other camera, to be posted later).
Emmaline anticipating her return to Georgia - thanks Eric and Natalie for the super-awesome digs!
Easter at Erika and Mark Nossokof's
Emmaline is precious and looking especially cute in her Easter dress - thanks Mom!
Making fun noises
Some friends came over to help us pack, take stuff to the dump/donate, and burn our confidential documents!
The kitties now live with our friend Nick in Pasadena. No-no Nora is now LaMichael (some Oregon running back) and Daphne is now Houston (in honor of Nick working for NASA and having frequent problems).
Saying goodbye to our home almost exactly 7 years after moving in. Our first home will always be special to us, and we're glad we found two great people to rent it!
We had loads of help from friends the last week - the move wouldn't have been possible without you all!
After leaving Ft. Collins we spent 2 nights at the Estes Park YMCA. We needed the time to decompress, sleep, enjoy mountain scenery, and catch up as a family. We've never been to this Y but it was gorgeous! We hiked part-way up Deer Mtn. Trail and Emmaline was super-excited about being in the kid carrier!
Bye!
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