Leaving Sweet Home Alabama

As much as we complain about living in the south, we really are going to miss it. We have amazing friends who threw us a surprise going away party last night. I couldn't believe how many people were there. At one point there were 12 kids in one room which I think frightened all of my non-married science friends. They huddled together in the corner to keep their distance. I don't think having kids is contagious, but they were careful nonetheless. I sincerely hope we can find such a great group of families when we are up north. Luckily, we are already friends with an amazing family, the Dunns!! Chris Dunn has been friends with Shaun since 3rd grade (?), well a long time. He came to visit last week and was a tremendous help. He fed, bathed, changed, and played with Bryce. He packed up the majority of the house and sold many items at our garage sale. Best of all, he and his family live 10 minutes from my parents! So we are sure to see them a lot more now.

Bryce is doing well. His top two teeth are about half way in, man they take a long time! He is eating like a horse so I think he is having another growth spurt. Maybe he will be the size of a 2 year old at 9 months. Shaun's been feeling great. He flew to Chicago this morning to find us an apartment. Its a long shot that he will find something we both like in our price range that is available next week, but luckily my parents have offered their house to us until we find a more permanent residence. And lastly, I am doing fine as well. Saying good-bye to my friends last night was tough but I know we will stay in touch and hopefully this blog will help with that.

-Melissa