You know the old saying, "When it rains it pours".
Well it started raining, then pouring on Dean and Candice's family in the month of October. We had been waiting and waiting for Jonathan to make his arrival in September, but he had his own plans. When he arrived on October 3rd, he came in a rush.
Dean had been waiting to hear on a job for weeks. Days after Jonathan was born, he got an email asking him to report to Vernal, Utah early Monday morning. (I think he received the email on a Friday!)
Candice and kids tried to go about their normal routine, but with new baby, their daddy being gone and a potential quick move, it was quite an undertaking. Talking to Candice on the Tuesday, after Dean had been at work for a day, she said it felt like he had been gone a week.
Candice and kids packed and wrapped things up in Boise, while Dean searched for a home in Vernal. It came down to two; the one "in town" and the one "out of town". Finally, the one "out of town" became their new rental home.
When Dean could get time off, they made plans for a quick weekend move. Original plan was to pick Dean up at the airport Friday afternoon, pack the truck and head out Saturday morning. Dean surprised his family and came home a day early. We helped them pack up all day Friday, so they could leave that evening.
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Lunch break!
This is what Jonathan did most of moving day, with an occasional break to eat. Such a good baby!
This is what Levi like doing. He wanted to help and had BIG ideas and STRONG opinions on how to accomplish the task.
Lizzy flitted about in a fairy-like way, saying things like, "Can you believe this is our house? It doesn't look like our house (empty). Did you know that we are actually moving today?"
This is what Jackson liked doing. He read his book, that I found out later, was supposed to be his entertainment for the long drive to Utah.
Micaela liked helping. With the assistance of Uncle Brinton, she learned how to use a hand truck to move boxes and how to move a mattress with straps. She also liked helping with Jonathan whenever possible.
Grandma McKinley's assignment was to cuddle Jonathan. She did an excellent job of it. :)
All packed up and ready to go...WAY a head of schedule. Time to hit the road.
But first, just a little more play time with friends and cousins.
We know this is a good thing for your family, but you will be missed around here!
Good luck in your new adventure Waite Family!!!
