Friday, February 11, 2011

Goodbye Minnesota

I can't believe this day has finally arrived, we are closing on our home in Omaha today and I couldn't be more relieved! As I am finishing packing the finally boxes I can't help but get a little teary eyed! Minnesota has been good for our family we will carry with us a lot of good memories! We have had great friends here, some that have moved before us and some that we're leaving behind. We have grown so much as a family here in every possible way.

We have had great examples here. Great primary, young women and seminary teachers that have helped teach my girls the gospel. Great friends in the church that have helped our testimonies grow.

We have not only grown in size here in Minnesota, but also grown so much closer as a family.

We'll miss my brother and his family, but also look forward to seeing them as often as we can.

We'll miss the beautiful summer days at the lake, minutes from our house.

As exciting as I am to get to Omaha, I am as equally sad for my girls that they have to leave all their good friends behind!






Ashley's friends gave her this capsule to open on graduation day, since she won't be there with them, it is filled with letters and some other fun things.




*Reminder to self*
I hope that Omaha is our last move,(at least until all the kids are grown) it was hard to pack up our house by myself, but it was even harder being away from Mike for 2 1/2 months it is something that I don't want to do again!!




10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Shantel! I so feel your pain. When we left MN I was without Jake for a month. I cant imagine any longer. Moving and closing alone does STINK. I am so excited for your family. I know you will be so missed there. Good luck and I can't wait to hear about your new place!

Nicole said...

We'll miss you guys, but I know that this move will be great. I honestly believe that many amazing opportunities wait out there for us, we just have to be brave enough to face them when they come.

The Stevens said...

Good luck with the move. Minnesota will miss you. Why couldn't you move to Florida? ;)

Kristen said...

Why did you have to do this to me? Ugh. I think I might still be in denial. I am avoiding the goodbyes. Thank goodness you will be a stop on the way to my brother's house and my parents are still half way...so we have to meet this summer! We will miss you, just about every weekend we will feel it... so sad, but happy for you!

Teresa said...

How exciting! I hope the move goes smoothly, adjustments and all.

Linda said...

Good luck to the Hobb family! We wish you the very best. Anoka will REALLY miss you!!!

Andie said...

Hope the move is going well this weekend. Best of luck...you guys are going to love it in Omaha! :)

The Seaman Family said...

We will miss you guys a ton! It's been so fun having you and your family here. Theirs so many great memories! We will miss you all deeply! But it's not too far away. Road trips and when we head out west etc. Thanks for always being a wonderful friend and our little ones will miss yours!

Anonymous said...

We love you guys so much and the Hobb family will truly be missed! Omaha better treat you good! We'll have to make a stop when we are traveling out to Utah! Love you guys!

Linz said...

Travel safe! We love you and feel the best is yet to come for you in Omaha! Those "cornhuskers" are so lucky to get you! Wait, are the cornhuskers in Nebraska? Maybe I'm wrong about that. Regardless, you are one of the sweetest, kindest women I have ever met in my entire life Shantel and I want my girls to grow up to be just like yours. Best wishes!