Farewell Texas!

Two weeks before we moved from Texas, John's Grandpa VanDerwerken passed away. John flew out to New York for the funeral the weekend of the 16th while I stayed home with the girls. I just couldn't handle moving and flying to New York with the girls twice in one week. We had a dinner with the neighbors planned for that weekend so he missed out on our dinner. We love our neighbors! Richie and Sandi have been like Grandparents to Abby and they've helped us out with so many projects. Abby loved playing with Dan, Lori and Eli so we were so sad to leave them too! Here are some pictures from our last dinner with them.

Sandi with our sweet little Katie

Lori tickling Abby
The Boys

The Girls

Abby got a little wild, took off all her clothes and started playing the guitar. No one was surprised since she loves to run around naked!

A last photo of Katie snuggling in her swing a few days before the move.

John and I went to dinner with Coach Dabbs and Marguerite. Coach Dabbs has been so wonderful getting me UT sports tickets and being a great friend. We will miss them!

My friends (Leilani, Esther, Shek and Kellie) threw a party for us two nights before we left. The Bryson's hosted and lots of funs were invited. We had so much fun! Thank you so much my amazing friends for such a great time. We love and miss you!!

Abby ate lots of ice cream with Ella.

Jocelin and I were Activity Days leaders together. She is so much fun!

Glenn and John served together in the Young Men's Presidency. We also went Wakeboarding with him and his lovely wife, Heidi.

Esther and her family

Natalie, Shek and Sonya

There was a pinata and all the kids loved it!

Waiting for the candy...

Abby got to pull a string but hers didn't make the candy come.

Kellie drove us to the airport Sunday Morning, September 25th, 2011. I tried my hardest not to cry but of course I cried a little on the plane and while saying goodbye.

While I miss Texas and all our people, I know we are supposed to be here in New York. So, all our friends, come visit and play with us!