Day 1: We started around 9am, stopped in Moab for lunch then went on to Farmington, New Mexico to stay the night.
Day 2: We headed for Amarillo. This day was a little longer, but after we stopped in Albuquerque for a lunch/breakfast Jaron road with Don the rest of the day. He had tons of fun ridding with Dad. It was a battle to get him to ride in the car after his day in the truck.
Day 3: Was Bryson's turn to ride in the big truck. It was a short day to Carrolton (just outside of Dallas) where Kathleen lived. My cousin was nice enough to let us stay a night with her. It was really lots of fun and even though I was doing well with the move so far, it was nice to see someone I know so far from home. Sadly enought I didn't take any pictures while there.
Day4: We headed to our new home in Tyler, TX . This drive took us around 3 hours. We did have to stop for gas and Jaron needed a potty stop along side of the road; during which he had his first encounter with fire ants. Their mound was under the long grass and I didn't see it. He started screaming about his feet, so I looked down and there were ants all over his feet. I got them off quickly all the while thinking, what the crap they are just tiny little ants, they don't bit. He was very brave and still has the red bumps to show. Back to the drive, so we got to Tyler at 11am and the Elder's were there to move us in. So I took care of things in the office while we were moved in. The apartment is old but very nice. I will post picture of that when I can.
All in all we are doing good. Don LOVES it here. He loves the people, the rainstorms, and the landscape. He is working at the golf course until he can find a more "career" oriented job, but it will pay the rent. There are lots of options for jobs here. We had a few leads from the ward but those don't look like they will work out right now. We have a few others though. So things keep coming up on the job front, just waiting for the right one.
The boys have had a hard time understanding what is going on exactly and that Grandma's house is far away. On the second day of travel Jaron asked when we were going back to grandma's, I told him not until after Eldon was born. I think that is when it really hit him and he understood what was happening. Since we got here they have been more irritable, but we have had a couple of really good days so I think the worst is over. We are all making new friends quickly as our ward is very friendly.
I have never handled change very well and this time is no different, but I really think I am doing okay, all things considering. The pregancy is really being hard right now. I don't mind the heat, but I think it makes me more tired & swollen. I also have something going on with me tailbone/hip which makes moving very painful. I need lots of down time, so this week of Don being around more has really been a blessing. He has helped me out so much with the boys and getting the house in order. I have started the process of getting into a doctor, but that might take a while. Tyler is a very green and beutiful place, I don't mind the humidity all that much. Also yesturday during our drive back from the library I actually felt like I knew what direction I was facing most the time. With no mountains directions are hard especially with such curvy roads.
. . . so super long post, more fun to come.
