Enjoying our final Pikes Peak sunset from our home in Colorado
Last week we said goodbye to Colorado – to our friends, to our home, and to that beautiful chapter of our lives.
Jared and Holly Newman – life long friends
Lots of friends came over to give us one last hug, we went to the Newman family’s house for one last dinner and I went to church one last time to see Kari Jobe and Louie Giglio! (It was so good!)
Early Wednesday morning two kind gentleman showed up at our house and started packing. Somehow, those two guys had my house completely packed and loaded on the moving truck in just 3 days!! (I think it took me 6 weeks to pack when we moved to Colorado)
Our family flew to Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Clark asked if we were in “first class” because the flight attendant offered him a snack and a drink. (He’s only flown one other time – and that was on another airline)
We stayed the weekend in a hotel.
Saturday – lots of swimming!
Sunday – Mall of America!
Before we moved, I told the boys that when we arrived in Minnesota, I’d let them spend $20 each at the Mall. It gave them one more reason to get excited about the move.
Our first stop – the Lego Store!
George was THRILLED to explore this place and had a hard time just picking out ONE thing. $20 doesn’t go very far there, but he found a set that he was excited to build.
Clark chose to buy a remote control car.
Paul wanted new running shoes. (I gave him a little extra since he chose RUNNING SHOES!)
Luke picked a Lightning McQueen toy.
I picked where we ate – Wahlburgers. (It was great!)
They wanted to ride ALL the rides – but we picked one – The Ferris Wheel! It’s kind of crazy riding a Ferris Wheel inside a MALL!
Monday morning, we met the movers at our house.
There were a few things about this house that made me fall in love with it:
- I could tell it was a neighborhood with LOTS of kids – nearly every house has a play set, a trampoline, a soccer net or a basketball hoop.
- It has a nice backyard…big enough for FOUR boys to run some of their energy out with a game of tag or soccer.
- It has LOTS of trees! Since I’d no longer be able to see Pikes Peak, I wanted something pretty to look at and I do! I love all the trees and water in Minnesota.
Within an hour of pulling up to our home, the boys had already met the neighbor kids on both sides. They played all day. Clark called it the “best day ever” and said he’d be sad if I picked ANY other house in Minnesota.
George agreed and said this is his favorite house we’ve ever lived in.
All the boys have been sleeping SOO good in this house. I haven’t been wakened at all by any child! It may have something to do with the fact that they RUN, JUMP, PLAY, and SWIM all day! (Maybe that’s the title of my new book?!!)
We are grateful for a smooth transition and looking forward to making many happy memories here.
Thanks for your prayers, comments, texts and encouragement through this process!
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Thanks for the peek into your week, Kathryn! I’m so excited to see MSP through your eyes. You have a knack for finding the best things to do, the yummiest places to eat, and all the fun adventures along the way. Now I’m looking forward to trying Wahlburgers because I’m still looking for a burger that’s as delicious as Larkburger 😜.
It's not as good as Larkburger, but I will keep looking. Their onion rings are the best I've ever had though! Fries, just okay. And I didn't see a portobello sandwich. There was some sort of veggie burger though!
How cool you all ate at Wahlburgers! I have always been curious about what that’s like and probably too because I used to have a secret crush on Mark😂. Also, I LOVED reading how the boys and you love the new house and neighborhood and are sleeping so well! I look forward to hearing more of all the sweet stories and blessings!
Thank you Rachelle! Who HASN'T had a crush on Marky Mark?! LOL! If you visit, we can eat there!