Rocky Mountain High

Ok, it's a shameless John Denver rip-off, but it is the perfect title.

We've been in our new house now for a week.  We've unpacked over 175 boxes, met several neighbors, purchased new odds and ends for the house, attended church, perused all the local shopping, and enjoyed the benefits of once again owning our own mailbox.  We've also seen several sunsets over the lake, a few rainstorms, countless green hills and snowy mountaintops.

Of course, at this time there are only 3 of us, which allows us to be MUCH more productive.  The older kids are having a blast at their Grammy's and Grampa's house in AZ.  We are looking forward to being together again this weekend.

Here are some pics from our adventures, including some "moving out" pics.  The crew that did our moving was interesting...to say the least.  But I can say our stuff made it here almost unscathed, so we are pleased.  But one guy in particular...I think he was headed home to his laboratory, and not to do science experiments, if you catch my drift.  

Pretending to cry on moving day (real tears have fallen with all of us, tho!)

I like it better empty, Mommy! 

A small fraction of our over 200 boxes...

Dad, Joe and a mover hard at work (this isn't the guy I mentioned) :)

Home sweet home

New friends Kaia and Kayla with Hannah (when Kaylee gets into the mix, it'll get even more confusing)

The kitchen in the middle stages of being organized.  I'm pleased to say I'm at about 95% with the kitchen now.

We can't wait to get the other kids up here to enjoy the cool summer evenings.  We're so glad the good-byes have been gradual, though.  It is really overwhelming to know we won't be seeing people daily anymore that have been an integral part of our lives for so long.  We're still working on getting everyone to join us.  :)