taking it back...

Well, as all of you know we are now living in New Mexico... a place I never thought I would live... However, this move has been relatively good... the transition has definitely been easier.  Im not sure if it's because we have moved before, if I was more prepared for this since it was such a long process. The people in New Mexico are nice, the city of Albuquerque is nice. I remember when Matt and I came to look at houses we went to a few furniture stores to check out some new sofas, and they lady helping us said it perfectly... "Albuquerque is about 5 years behind, you have all the necessities, but things just need to be updated in general." It's true, however, I really cannot complain too much.I remember going out with my good friend Darby for lunch and a little shopping. While I was driving I would say a store or restaurant and we would see if it was in NM. There were a few things I knew I was going to have to live without before we got here... 

• Noodles & Co.
• SmashBurger
• cafe rio 
• IKEA - a killer when you are trying to furnish a home that has 2,000 sq ft. more than your last home.
• Nordstrom/ Nordstrom Rack -probably a good thing ;)

Leaving Colorado was so hard!! We had to say goodbye to a lot of great people! It was were Matt and I truly began our newlywed life together. We met some incredible, unforgettable people that have touched our lives for good. We are so blessed to have had made so many memories there. So many first for us as a family. 

It was where we bought our first home.

It was where we had 3 of our soon to be 4 kids.

It was where our kids made some amazing friends. 

It was where Jackson found a great love for singing and acting.

It was where our kids started school, with some unforgettable teachers.

It was where I left my comfort zone and opened up and made phenomenal friends.

It was where Matt got his first job out of Grad School, and had some awesome co-workers.

I am adjusting well, especially since we got to have family come to our home for Thanksgiving! And Halloween was a short 12 days after we moved here to NM, so that was something the kids could look forward to. 

Halloween was fun! We had an evil wizard, Elsa (of course), and an adorable Jake. Our neighborhood was fun and TONS of people came to our door, which we aren't used to. We lived on a little dark street in Brighton, CO and I think everyone just skipped the 8-10 houses that were on our little dark street. Porter was my little candy helper. He did go out with Matt and the other 2 kids for a few houses, but came back with plenty! 

Thanksgiving was so so much fun! We had  full house and I LOVED IT! Matt and I both were so glad we had enough space to have visitors come and be comfortable in their own space (for the most part). We had my brother Brendon and his family come from Lubbock (a short 4 1/2 hour drive). The kids loved having cousins come stay with us! Especially since we don't see them very often.  My mom and Brother Skyler flew in from Southern California, and stayed a WHOLE WEEK!! Then my sister Randi flew in for a short couple days, but we loved having her for as long as we got her. Lots of food, lots of laughs, playing games, exploring Old Town Albuquerque, finding new yummy restaurants, mini hike, more food, watching movies together, and learning from my mom how to make a real Thanksgiving feast!