Update on Comments

So I feel like such a schmuck...I never respond to everyone's comments, but I love reading them and I noticed that a lot of them were about what we are doing living in Florida, so I thought I'd share. George has been thinking of leaving EY for as long as I can remember. Work was long & pay was not enough for Palo Alto. They knew this as well, so back in February they asked him if he would be interested in transferring to Fort Lauderdale. There was a software client threatening to leave EY and EY did not want to loose their business. We came to visit, prayed a ton, talked to lots of people, prayed some more, made a decision then changed our minds, then changed our minds again. It went back and forth like this for a few months. But then we decided to go. So here we are. George is working for EY still and really enjoying it. EY also transfered a partner for Cali and a Senior manager from Atlanta. The 3 guys manage a team of women. I keep telling George that I don't know how he can manage all women and he says he just leaves them alone and lets them do their job how they like. Pretty smart guy! So if any of you are heading down to Florida come stay! We would love visitors!

More Utah Vacation-Hobbs Reunion

How lucky we were to have my whole side of the family get together for two fun-filled days! First we tried to get a picture of all of the grandchildren together...it was quite the ordeal as you can see from the pictures. Then we were off to the discovery museum for some lunch and fun imaginative play. The a wonderful dinner at grandpa Hobbs' house. We left tired and needed naps the next day. But only short ones because the adults went and did a temple session, had brunch, and then returned to the kids. Then we all met up for swimming and another great dinner at Grandpa Hobbs'. It was wonderful to be with my family! I cried as we drove away thinking that it will be a long time until we are all together again. On Sunday we finished off with one last dinner at Ryan and Steph's house. We missed Jodi and her clan. It was so fun to see how much those cousins really love each other! They are instant best friends as soon as they see each other again. Isn't family great!

Beginning of Utah Vacation 2008

So, the Utah vacation will have to come in sections because we did so much and had so much fun! We started off with the Pleasant Grove Strawberry Day's parade, carnival, & rodeo. My favorite part...strawberries smothered in cream! So yummy! The it was off to 7 Peaks for some water fun with some Hobbs side and some Gourley side. I do love 7 Peaks.

Make new friends, but KEEP the old ones.

So we are pretty much settled in our new home in Florida and is sure feels different. I LOVE having a home to call my own. It is a little overwhelming trying to come up with ways to decorate, but I am just taking it slowly. Everyone is very friendly here. Our neighbors are great! Most people stay inside as much as possible...it is really hot here, but when they do come out it is great to talk with them. Joey, one of the neighborhood children, has really taken a liking to Alex and Sammy and vice versa. They would play all day together if they could. And I don't know what I would do with out Lisa Smith. She is a friend from church and has filled up our social calendar making us feel very welcomed. Thank you Lisa!

BUT I really miss my friends in Palo Alto! I knew this would be tough, but it is really tough. I am forever grateful for them! I was so lucky to visit with lots of Palo Alto friends while vacationing in Utah. There have been lots of us who have moved away, but there was just something special out our time there and I know we all will always keep in touch and be friends. I love you guys!

Way to long...

It sure has been way to long since I have posted anything. What can I say...May, June, & July were crazy months. Between Mother's day, saying good-bye to friends, dance recitals, school graduations, Father's day, moving, vacations, a funeral, 2 birthdays, & a new home we have been really busy. Just wanted you all to know that we are alive and I am going to post more really soon.