Boxes and bubble wrap.

 Boxes and bubble wrap have taken over our house. We're packing little slowly and using the opportunity to purge. We're determined not to lug a bunch of stuff we don't want across the country.

The realization is really setting in that we are moving. A flood of emotions are constantly on my mind. Excitement for our new place ( which looks really awesome in pictures), experiencing a new city and meeting new people. But alongside that excitement is sadness.

We have an incredible community of friends here in LA. We love our sweet neighbors and their little kids, our amazing Church and the ability to drive to see our families. We really have been blessed to have all our immediate and almost all our extended family live in Southern California. Our kids just adore spending time with their grandparents and our closest friends.

I'm keeping my head up and a joyful heart. Im so thankful for such a supportive husband and family. Im excited for my husbands new adventure and proud of him for how hard he has worked and how far he has progressed.

I keep reminding myself to be thankfully for the things like FaceTime and 5 hour flights. We have such useful tools to keep in touch with friends and family.

Our stuff ships out Monday, but were here for two more weeks. We're looking forward to enjoying each moment with family and friends:)