Time to move on.
One last Sunday snuggle with Daddy.
Saying goodbye to Elders Patterson and Gardner . Tyson was Ward Mission Leader so he got to work closely with some good Elders.
Finally taking a picture by the old tow truck that looks just like Mater from Disney's Cars.
We loaded the moving truck on September 9th - exactly 2 years from the day that we arrived in Sioux Falls. It kind of feels like leaving a mission. We can't thank our amazing ward enough for these past 2 years! To cap off all their love, fun, and service with loading this huge thing - we met some amazing people out here!
On Friday, September 10, we headed out. 3 1/2 month old Lydia and I flew. This is a picture of her very first flight - from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis. Grandpa Jim flew up from Arizona to drive with Tyson and 3 year old Tyler on their "Man Adventure" back to Utah. He was excited to go see Mt. Rushmore because really, when do you ever get a chance to see that? We're grateful for his help! If we ever find the other camera's cord, I will post Man Adventure pictures.
I knew I was in for a long day with little Lydia. 3 flights with 2 long layovers just to get from Sioux Falls to Salt Lake City, juggling a newborn, our carry ons, plus all of her gear - stroller, car seat, diaper bag, etc. So I just decided to have a positive attitude and laugh no matter what. And you know what? It worked. I had so much help. From the little Asian lady holding and jabbering in some language to Lydia while I piled all of our stuff through Security to the young, scruffy college boys holding her and cooing while I gathered stuff up. And check out this sweet Mother's Nursing Lounge in the Minneapolis airport (see above picture)! You have to have an Info Desk Volunteer escort you up and unlock the door, but I can see why. Who needs a First Class seat, when you can sit here during your layover? :-) Tender mercies everywhere.
We were happy to arrive in one day and hoped the boys were faring well. Lydia got to meet her Great Grandma West for the first time.
And she was so happy to be joined by her brother three days later on Sunday. Look at that adoration on her face! So we're here. Safe and sound. And looking for a place to live.
