I Miss Hudson, Tate, and Of Course Their Parents!

So as you know, I made a big decision last year at this time, to move to Colorado. It was a hard decision for me, I knew I needed to go somewhere different for a while, and I was really contemplating D.C. because 2 of my sisters live there. I flew out to Denver for my Spring Break to visit my close friends Brady and Kristy. At that time, Kristy was about 5 months pregnant. I absolutely loved the time I spent there, and really started to think that maybe moving to Colorado would be a better fit for me: closer to home so I could bring more things, only a 9 hour drive if I needed to go home for anything, and I would know at least some people here. I loved how beautiful it was, and knew that it would offer just as much to me at this time in my life as D.C. could, if not more. I really fasted and prayed to know what place was better for me. I didn't receive an answer, so I felt like that was Heavenly Father telling me that He trusted I would pick the place that was best. I finally settled on Colorado. I came out in July with my friend Jackie to find a place to live. I looked at quite a few places, but liked the Coyote Ranch apartments best, which also happened to be the place that Brady and Kristy lived (I PROMISE I didn't pick it just because they lived here, I swear :) ). It was official! I moved here the first part of August, and have loved every second since: the good, the bad, the hard times.

Hudson and Tate came into the world on July 4th, so by the time I came out here, they were born! My favorite thing was knowing that I had such close friends as my neighbors and could turn to them for anything. I loved spending time with all of them, and especially enjoyed watching Tate and Hudson grow. I loved them from the first time I laid eyes on them. I remember a particularly hard day here in Colorado, when I came close to giving up and moving back to Utah. I went over to their apartment, and held Tate. He instantly was laughing, and I felt an immediate peace and joy come over me. At that moment, I knew I had to stick it out here. I love those boys so much, I almost cried the night I said goodbye to them, as they were moving to Idaho for a better job fit for Brady.

Thank you Brady, Kristy, Hudson, and Tate for making my transition here easier, and for being so good to me. I appreciate you both so much for what you offer to me, and for being good, true friends. I miss you, and hope that all in Idaho is going well. I can't wait to see you guys and hold the boys!! Thank you for letting me share in their lives, it brings me so much joy that I can't express.