And that chapter is closed!

Rob and the big boys drove into Tyler this week to meet the movers at the Spring Creek house. Much like our departure from the Chilton house in the Azalea district, I did not get to say a "goodbye." I'd like to think it was best this way, as Andrew had a hard enough time saying bye, as they locked up the house and drove by the school. If I had been there, I would have been a ball of tears every waking moment of the week - encouraging a dramatic departure for my children, I'm sure!

We spend this Sunday, in our "home!" (as Will so happily calls this 500 sqft hotel room), flipping through pictures of the last (almost) 8 years in Tyler, and, specifically, of our time spent in the Spring Creek house, and feeling overly blessed by the memories this house provided. Those that helped share in these memories know that it wasn't always easy, but in so many ways, we are absolutely the family we are because of the short, but full, 2 years spent here. 

 The snow days

Our garden...that actually produced!

 

 Bringing "Baby" Home

Will was brought home to this house...just 4 days after moving in

Holidays

Holidays were treasured here - Daddy was home and we soaked up all the family time we could with family cooking/baking, eating 

together, playing games, and celebrating each holiday to its fullest...

 Downtime

 Long, fought for naptime's were accomplished in our room ... where I'd finally get them down, just to find myself staring at their quiet, cuddly faces.

We welcomed Molly into the family here!

Milestone's

 Many milestones were witnessed in this house.

Dillon gave up his noonies after the Big Noonie Cut-athon Party

"First Day of School"

2012/14

 2013/14

 ... Andrew's first tooth was pulled out

Will had most of his "1st's" here. From sitting up, crawling, walking, talking, etc...to learning to escape his bed.

 And first stitches

 

Family Nights

Lots of popcorn eaten and SkipBo played...

Around That House...

Bath time!

The amount of time spent baking in that kitchen...

 

 playing...

"The Pantry"

 ...where many a cookies and candy pieces were STOLEN!

 

 

Celebrating Birthdays

And now we say goodbye! And make memories in 

The First and last picture taken in this house