Chute!

Jeff went and picked up a bison squeeze chute!  Our friend Chris was selling it and we got it at a good price since he's trying to move to Alaska.  This thing sure is heavy!  Now to get to building the handling facility so we can actually use it!

 

Pump Problems

Our trash pump has been having problems... problems like not pumping and spewing water everywhere.  The drain plug was warped so there's no way it was going to work.  Luckily the pump was still under warranty, so I was able to go exchange it and get water pumped for the buffalo!  It's been stressful getting a lot of these things sorted out, but hopefully things will calm down soon!

Totaled

The day had come to close on the house and move on with our new life in East Texas.  Jeff and I left for Arlington before the kids, who were a few minutes behind us.  Grant had classes and the kids were going to stay the night for co-op the next day.  While filling up with gas, I got a call from Talmage.  There was an accident!  Luckily, we were still close so just a few minutes later and we found them.  The stop sign was turned perpendicular and Talmage didn't see it.  He crossed into oncoming traffic and was t-boned.  All the kids were in the Expedition.  It was quite stressful to see them all there with the ambulances and fire trucks.  Thankfully, everyone was ok.  

Jeff and I postponed the closing to later in the day and we were able to get that done as well as get Grant to class for a test.  We had just paid off that vehicle, and even adjusted the ins on it so we had a lower rate.  Unfortunately, that meant that we didn't have full coverage and we have to replace the vehicle with our own money.  

It could have been worse.  There are many blessings to see, even though it was a sad, sad day.   

We ended up getting a card from our old ward wishing us well, the girls even got a basket of cookies from their old YW group.  It was very sweet of them! It definitely lifted the kids' spirits!

Cleaning Day

Tiffany was kind enough to come over and help me clean!  She worked on floors while I focused on the kitchen and bathrooms.  Let's just remind you that there are 6 bathrooms in this house!  I will say I was quite busy.  Oh, and there were tons of floors for Tiffany as well since the house is over 5,000 sq ft! By the time I was done scrubbing each bathroom I decided it was a miracle we sold the house as the kids' bathrooms were pretty disgusting!  I wish the kids would have mentioned how bad the bathrooms had gotten.  I think the boys needed a new toilet seat to fix the problem in their bathroom.  I also never want to clean that big of a house again!  Let's just say I'm glad we are selling, and I don't miss our big, beautiful house!

Settling In

One of the best parts of moving is unpacking.  I love to get things settled into some set of normalcy as soon as possible.  There isn't nearly as much room as we are used to, so I had to get a little creative with shelves and what not.  It seems to be working out alright for now.  Hopefully we can adjust to the smaller living quarters pretty quickly :)

 

The Big Day

The day has come for the final move to Tyler area.  Savanah, the missionaries, and a few ward members came to help.  It was very appreciated.  It all packed up pretty well and we headed off Saturday morning.  The ward showed up with missionaries and a few other members to help unload.  That worked out really well as we didn't have that much stuff :). 

 

Our kids were such a great help!  It is crazy that we are out of the house.  Well, except that I have to come back Monday to clean :).

One Last Project!

Before moving there was a list of projects to complete.  One of those projects was to replace the posts on the back patios.  I got the new posts and then they waited.  Luckily, we finished them right before the move.  Jeff and the kids did a great job!  Glad to have that project done, even thought it was last minute!

Day of Rest

It's our last weekend before the move.  Everyone is pretty tired.  Luckily Monday is Memorial Day, and we get to do another load to the ranch!  We will be happy when all this moving is over :).