Grateful

Living in Seattle while Nick attended the University of Washington turned out to be such a blessing. At first I was devastated that we would be moving to Washington. I didn't want to step outside of my comfort-zone. I wanted stay in Utah near my family, near my job, etc... In fact I can still vividly remember crying as my Dad left for the airport, after helping us move in to the apartment and begging him "not to leave me here". Turns out, the move was the best thing that ever happened to us. Nick got a superior education, our marriage was strengthened, we both ended up with jobs we loved, and we made the most amazing friends.

I want to take this time to thank everyone who made this experience possible.

Our parents were by-far the biggest supporters. We'll never be able to repay them for all of the many things they did for us. We were so glad that both sets of parents were able to be in Seattle with us to celebrate. Without them none of it would have been possible. We love them, and Reagan is so lucky to have grandparents that adore her so much. Mom and Dad's, you're the greatest.

We also have our friends, that we also refer to as our "Seattle Family". When things were hard, at least I knew that I wasn't the only one going through it. Nick and his three friends were infamous in the pharmacy program. Never fail, the four of them sat on the back row of every class (I am sure they were partially goofing-off and partially learning :) They did several intramural sports together- including winning the championship for football in Husky stadium!

Four babies were born to the four couples that comprised our Seattle family. And four jobs are taking all four families away from Seattle to experience life in other parts of the U.S. Nick and I both get sentimental when we think about our life in Seattle, and these people were a big part of making Seattle such a good experience. It is kind of sad to know that chapter of our life is through. But I get cheered up every time I think of the trip we have planned as a sort of class reunion. The four of us are doing a 5 year reunion in Hawaii. Can't wait.