It was a sad day on Tuesday, March 6 - we lost our favorite furry friend, Audrey.  She had just celebrated her ninth birthday in February.  She had been sick for awhile and sadly left us to chase butterflies in Kitty Heaven.  Her little liver decided to stop working.  The boys were in school when she passed away and have had a hard couple of days trying to wrap their minds around the fact that she is gone.  The Vet made an imprint of her paw in clay for the kids and they decided they wanted to frame it.  I thought it was a great idea also.  Then Drew and Bry decided a good way to say goodbye would be to let balloons fly into the sky.  So that is what we did.  We all have our moments during the day when our eyes fill up with tears - we know it will get easier - but for now we just miss our furry friend.  She was such an important part of all our lives.  xoxox 

With a move across country come a lot of organzing!  Organizing the kids, the cars, the house (we have a lot of stuff), and life!  The kids are settling into the routine of  "Daddy comes home every few Fridays and leaves Monday morning".  I won't say it's not hard - on all of us.  Chad always has tears coming down his cheeks Sunday night when he tucks the kids into bed.  Then on Monday morning when I get home from the airport - bright and early - while the kids are getting ready for school I have to answer all their questions of "Why is Daddy gone?".   I try to keep the kids busy the weeks that Chad is gone - it is pretty easy.  Soccer practice, soccer games, school, birthday parties, playing in the 'hood with all their friends, movies and a lot of Dance Party 3 on the wii. 

The relocation company has been wonderful to work with.  They are very helpful in every aspect of the move - helping to sell our house, transport our cars to LA, packing up the house in June and unpacking when the truck gets to LA...ect!  I really like the "packing up the house" part.  Yes, I am going to sit back (with a beer in hand) in my lawn chair outside while the kids play and watch through the windows as 5 people pack my house.  Ahhhhh!!  It will almost feel like a spa day.  Well not quite...which reminds me I need to make an appointment for a little relaxation!!

Chad's truck has already been transported to LA.  He picked it up this past Monday.  He said he put $75 in his tank and still got only 3/4 worth of gas.  Yes, LA gas prices are steep!!  It is only (and I say only lightly) $4.36 in Georgia. 

The kids are starting to get more excited about their move.  They keep talking about the beach, Disney Land, hiking and (hopefully) a pool in their own backyard.  We have decided to rent our house out it Georgia - we would lose way to much if we sold now.  We are also going to rent in California for the first year or two.  Chad is in "charge" of finding us a house in California.  (Good luck Chippy!!) 

We are heading to San Destin for Spring Break in April - our last trip to the Gulf of Mexico for awhile.  We are going with our great friends as a last "hurrah".  After Spring Break school will fly by - the kids are done with school May 25th - then it is off to Cali.  We are hoping to be out there before Kennedy's 2nd birthday which is on June 18th.