Ch ch ch ch changes
04.01.2009
If change was the key word of the election last year, it must've really struck a chord with us. Lots of changes abound in life, including a new address and a new baby. Spring always feels like new energy and especially now does it feel full of optimism and possibility. Although there is plenty we will miss about our vagabond lifestyle and our home base of Idaho, we are looking forward to experiencing yet another novel and unfamiliar (to us) way to live. We’ve had a whirlwind last couple months, with packing up a house and spending time in four states for work and vacation, which drove Charlie to the bottle. Now she is a seasoned pro just like us. 
Luckily we were able to meet up with some dear friends in that week we were in Idaho, though unfortunately I didn’t get pictures of all the reunions/farewells, nor did we get a chance to tell everyone goodbye. 
Has anyone ever mentioned that moving is not fun? Although I did get to drive a big moving truck through snowy Wyoming, and if that’s not fun I don’t know what is. Wait, looking for a new house - that *might* be funner.
In our true fashion, we were welcomed to Omaha with a blown tire on the trailer. I actually saw it go, pretty crazy watching the smoke and flying tire. We were fortunate to have not caused an accident, been so close to an exit, and had a spare. Oh, and of course a strapping young man to change it. 
I know all these pictures really do look the same, but here is the formal introduction:
More big news is that my mom is retiring! A 30 year career anywhere now a days is almost becoming unheard of, so we are very proud of everything she's accomplished and excited to take part in multitude of possibilities of freedom. You've definitely earned it, Mom!
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