Ever since we started packing the boxes to move, Evan's favorite book has been the Berenstain Bears Moving Day in which Papa Bear says "My dears, the time has come to move."
Well, a couple of weeks ago, our time came to move too. Evan did really well coping with all of the changes, even when he came home from day care to find our apartment full of boxes.
We were fortunate that Chicago was right on the way to Salt Lake City, so we could stop off and spend a few days with family while our stuff made its way across the country. Evan had a great time sharing his ice cream with Grandma.
The drive from Chicago to Salt Lake City was a bit rough on all of us, so unfortunately I don't have any pictures from that part of the process. However, we arrived into SLC and promptly went to check out our new house. Evan wasted no time in finding the broom and getting to work.
We've got a bit of painting to do in the house, and Evan has been a great helper in choosing colors. I love this picture because he looks just like a little interior designer pondering his choices.
One of our favorite things about our house is the awesome view of the mountains from the front porch. (Yes, our front yard is a bit patchy - apparently the greener patches are thanks to the previous owners' dog).
After looking at the mountains every day for about a week, we finally finished the unpacking and were able to go and explore a bit. We drove up Big Cottonwood Canyon to hike to Doughnut Falls (sadly this is the closest we will get to Dunkin Donuts in Utah). We didn't make it all the way to the falls, but Evan kept busy playing in the little streams along the way.
It has been difficult moving away from our dear friends in Boston and knowing that we still don't live close to family, but we are enjoying life in Utah and can't wait to have guests!
We were fortunate that Chicago was right on the way to Salt Lake City, so we could stop off and spend a few days with family while our stuff made its way across the country. Evan had a great time sharing his ice cream with Grandma.
The drive from Chicago to Salt Lake City was a bit rough on all of us, so unfortunately I don't have any pictures from that part of the process. However, we arrived into SLC and promptly went to check out our new house. Evan wasted no time in finding the broom and getting to work.
We've got a bit of painting to do in the house, and Evan has been a great helper in choosing colors. I love this picture because he looks just like a little interior designer pondering his choices.
One of our favorite things about our house is the awesome view of the mountains from the front porch. (Yes, our front yard is a bit patchy - apparently the greener patches are thanks to the previous owners' dog).
After looking at the mountains every day for about a week, we finally finished the unpacking and were able to go and explore a bit. We drove up Big Cottonwood Canyon to hike to Doughnut Falls (sadly this is the closest we will get to Dunkin Donuts in Utah). We didn't make it all the way to the falls, but Evan kept busy playing in the little streams along the way.
It has been difficult moving away from our dear friends in Boston and knowing that we still don't live close to family, but we are enjoying life in Utah and can't wait to have guests!
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the mountains are gorgeous! what an awesome view to see every day. glad you made it to SLC and survived the long, long, long road trip with a 2 year old (and a dog too? I'm guessing Nicky rode with you?) I'm also glad to hear that Evan is adjusting to all the transitions. Here's hoping to an awesome first year of teaching and a fun-filled summer of exploring your new home!
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