Countdown to Hawaii

Friday, August 29

MOVING DAY & FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

It has been CRAZY here - extremely overwhelming.... conveniently Mike had to go to SF for the week - so it's been me, Lucas & the movers....we're at the tail end and I just have to "be here" so I had a second - but it has been really really hard, much more than I thought - and quite embarrassing HOW MUCH CRAP we've accumulated over the years. I purged (what I could reach) but wow there's a lot going into storage that I'll have to purge when we come back.

The first day of school, the calm before the storm......



Ian's new teacher (aka Barbie)



Welcome back Muffins (lucas loves blueberry)



No explanation needed



It's truly happening



So we're in temporary housing - will be checking periodically - we leave for the 11 hours plane journey next Thursday - yikes! And a shout out to my friends & family just joining my blog - don't be a blog-stalker :) drop us a comment often so we know you're checking in on us!!!!
Ramblings of UK time
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18 comments:

  1. Lauralee30 August 2008 at 00:25

    good luck holly.. what a crazy busy time.. hope it all goes smoothly.. take care of yourself!

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  2. SuperCoolMom30 August 2008 at 02:55

    That good mail is on it's way! I sure hope it gets there before you leave :) Is it just me or are teachers getting younger!?!

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  3. jenny30 August 2008 at 08:48

    Best of luck with everything. I can't even imagine moving AND being pregnant. You seem so up beat. I hope it all goes smoothly :) Oh, and I sent you a new invitation.

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  4. Ann(ie)30 August 2008 at 20:45

    Great first day of school shot!!! I am so in awe of you right now...way to stay calm girlie! Please send me your secret!!!!

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  5. Unknown30 August 2008 at 22:14

    That's Ian's teacher? I wouldn't be surprised if Ian decides he wants after-school tutoring!

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  6. The Monkeys31 August 2008 at 21:39

    Good luck! I am definitely a little jealous. My husband once left me with a 7 day old and the movers. Luckily, I decided to pay a house cleaner and his Mom flew out to help us back to her house, since he was gone for 2 1/2 months. What we do for these men of ours!

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  7. smithfam1 September 2008 at 01:09

    It is so sad to see your house empty!

    Thats all I can say.....:(

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  8. Brooke1 September 2008 at 03:14

    Oh my heavens Holly...all that plus being pregnant...you are a trooper. Best of luck with everything!!

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  9. donna1 September 2008 at 04:23

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  10. donna1 September 2008 at 04:24

    wow you will be so busy for a while.. So much going on in your life. Thanks for keeping all of us updated.......


    Great pictures.....

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  11. kristi1 September 2008 at 05:26

    Holly , I stopped reading your blog for a few weeks and your life is completely different! I don't know what I'm more shocked about the move or the baby. It sounds like everyone is excited and I'm thrilled Tyler will be getting a sister. We got everything "fixed" so they'll be no more surprises for us. Lloyd really wanted to make sure of that! It's so nice having two of each gender. I really wanted a boy with my last. I'll keep checking back to see how the move goes. Take care!

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  12. Brackett Clan1 September 2008 at 17:50

    I started to get teary eyed looking at your house all empty! I'm gonna miss you guys!!
    Thanks for checking out my blog. I was starting to feel like no one was checking up on my fam. It's nice to know someone is. Thanks for leaving me a comment.

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  13. Grandma and Grandpa Bob2 September 2008 at 04:42

    You did a great job! Looks like you are ready to go. We saw the pictures of the kids with the Mikado. Good luck to you all and we will be keeping in touch and also looking at flights to London. We love all of you and we are going to miss Pleasanton. Todd is setting us up with a camera on our computer and we have signed up for "Skyp" so we will be keeping in touch. Our thoughts and prayers and love are with all of you.

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  14. Andrea2 September 2008 at 18:29

    Wow, that seems like alot to deal with, I have only moved once and it was enough for me and it was only like 1 street over! Good luck!

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  15. Melinda3 September 2008 at 14:55

    Good luck with the move. I still can't beleive you are moving. I know what you mean about collecting so much crap and needing to purge. I am with you on that one!

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  16. Christine4 September 2008 at 00:13

    Wow - it's all boxed up! What an exciting new chapter in your life!

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  17. Rachel4 September 2008 at 04:43

    Oh my, woman! All of this and a baby on the way! What exciting times in your life right now! Good luck, babe! Can't wait to see how it all went!

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  18. Karalene5 September 2008 at 15:16

    What a week for you or should I say the last month!

    Yah, we are sad we did not make it over to see the train either...

    I was just thinking the other day that we have awards for Chandler from scout camp. Let me know what you would like me do with them... or maybe you already worked that out with Tamara.

    Did I tell you Jordan will be in London for New Years-- the Amador Marching Band will marching in the New Year's Day parade.

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