Where in the USA?!

We are settled (98 and 3/4 percent) to quote Dr. Suess's "Oh, the places you'll go!"  I can't belive it's been so long since I posted.  SNAP!  Now that I've scolded myself, on to other news... Our new address is

1302 N Constellation Ct.
Gilbert AZ 85234.

 Our cell phone numbers and emails are the same. 

We love our new ward (old ward  really, It's 6th ward, Tim grew up in this ward).  Everyone is amazingly friendly and outgoing and we feel so welcome.  The girls love it too.  Primary is wonderful.

Emma's last day at Haley Elementary was emotional for her. She ran in the school fundraiser Jingle Jog and placed 11th in the whole school!  Way to go EMMA!!  She was also awarded for "Character Counts" and she was so pleased.  It is a very special award.  She is going to miss her wonderful teacher Mrs. Cummard and all her sweet classmates.  She cried for a few hours after school when the realization hit that she isn't going back to Haley.  She is a tender kid.  She is really sensitive to the needs and feelings of those around her and I'm so proud of her for that.

Audrey will stay in her amazing preschool at Ms. Becky's.  She loves it.  She loves to play rock star and cowgirl.  She thinks she's an official cow girl now because we are surrounded by horses and chickens and dogs.  She spends hours with Kennedy riding bikes and playing in the dirt.  Tim couldn''t be happier.

Kenndy is amazing.  She speaks so well.  She loves her sisters.  She told me today with all the enthusiasm of a 2 1/2 year old, "Mom!! My friends are here playing with me!!"  I asked who are her friends? She says," Audrey and Emma!!  I'm so happy her friends are her sisters, even if only for a few moments during the day. 

Tim enrolled in his Masters program.  Phew!! The school marathon continues.  I'm so proud of him.  He is my BEST friend.  I'm so glad we've been together through this challenging year.  My family makes it all worth it.  I do it all for them.  They are amazing. 

I am so grateful for this Christmas Season.  We are appreciating everything so much more because we are so much less cluttered with worldy things.  I wouldn't have said this 6 months ago,  but I'm so thankful to be out of the burden of our house.  It was preventing us from dreaming and moving on in so many ways.  We are so  blessed to have sold it.  We miss our dear friends and neighbors terribly, but we know this is part of the plan for our family at this time.  It is wonderful to have that sweet assurance through tough times, and also to have the love and support of family to get us through.  It makes me realize that with family we can get through anything. 

Last but most, I'm so grateful for the healing balm of the Savior and his amazing gift of life and the Atonement. I feel it's healing powers each day, especially through trials and challenges.  I am so grateful to celebrate His birth and life with those I love and care for.  May we all find room for him in our hearts this Christmas season and keep him in the center of our lives.  It is unlikely I'll post again before Christmas, so Merry Christmas to all, and Happy New Year as well.