Second trip to Seattle- January 4, 2013

So...The firm told Joel he should bring his family to Seattle and see what they think.  We thought, "well, at least we get a free trip and the kids can fly!" 

So January 4 we skeedadled to Seattle. 

We stayed in Issaquah at a Hilton.  When we first arrived we drove around and it was a beautiful sunny day!  The kids loved what they saw, but Joel and I were still uncertain how we could afford to live there. 

We went to Pikes Place Market and to the Aquarium. 

We mostly drove around a lot and looked at houses.  We drove up to Snoqualmie and couldn't believe how beautiful it was!  We looked at some spec houses and liked what we saw. 

We decided to try out a ward that we figured would live in that area.  But we ended up in a Issaquah ward.  We went to see a movie...Life of Pi.  A highlight for Chloe was going to the American Girl store.

This trip I felt peaceful and calm.  The kids were all happy and we began to wonder if this was what we are supposed to do.

It's 2013!!

For New Years the kids did their thing and we hung out at the house being stressed out of our minds.  We sat on the couch and looked at maps of Seattle.  Our guts hurt and we had headaches due to the stress we were feeling.  We just didn't know what to do.  Move to Seattle- or stay in Boise and make a job change to something that may or may not work. 

Lizzy Simpson came over to celebrate with Chloe, since her parents were pathetic.  This is the first picture of the New Year.  Taken a little after midnight.

New Years Day we took the kids to Kneaders for breakfast.  They have amazing all you can eat French toast!  Yummo!! 

Caden went snowboarding early, so he couldn't come with us.

Judy Family Christmas

After we left Albion we drove to Pocatello on December 29th and enjoyed an afternoon of sledding near our old stomping grounds.  Heather and her family came with us along with Shalean and her family.  Or I should say...we went with them. 

 

 

After all that fun on the sledding hill we went to our party at the institute building in Pocatello.  Rick is the facilities manager over the building and was able to get it for us. It was a great place.  Very huge with a big gym and a foosball table and game room.  The kitchen was nice too.    We had fun eating pizza and churros!  We also loved on Lance and Katie's new christmas puppy CC.  The kids had a lot to do and lots of exploring too.

 

 

 

 

 

We had a little talent show.  Carleen and Brielle did a flute  piece.  Kylie and Lexi showed us a cheer dance.  Heather's family did a dance and DaNae and Randy danced to

gangnam style.

 

 

We all did our gift exchange and shared with each other what our service for the Christmas season was.  Grandpa gave all the kids a gift card to Target.  They gave him a big group hug.

We gave Dad a cool camo BYU hat.