It's official...

well, to those of you who haven't heard yet, JJ got a job in Clearview, near Snohomish. We will officially be moving August 21st. That's 3 weeks from yesterday.

I'll be honest. I'm totally bummed. I'm also really excited! We'll be moving in with JJ's parents (who I LOVE!) and getting adjusted for a couple of months, and then we'll take off to a new apartment, probably. After about a year, we'll start looking at buying a place.

JJ got a job at a Mechanic shop called Hilltop Automotive with some really good guys. Turns out that his mom and his aunt both know this guy pretty well, and he's really super decent. We're glad that things are working out. JJ had been out of work since the 1st of June (his birthday, what a bummer!) and hadn't started this new job until the last week of July. It has been a really rough patch, but we have a lot of support over here, so we're doing alright. :) John also passed his Police Department Testing, so we're just waiting to hear back from PDs about when they want to continue testing with polygraphs and background checks and oral boards. Ugh. It could be weeks or a matter of months. We'll see how it goes.

I started packing this week and only have 3 more weeks to get it all done. It should be pretty easy, and really basic. Not like I've never done this before! The boys don't really seem to understand what we're saying, though I think Andrew is starting to catch on, what with all the boxes everywhere and half of his toys being thrown away or given away. Mason is just content knowing that we're going to go live at Grammy and Grampy's for a while. :) They're pretty reasonable when it comes to all this stuff. :)

Honestly, the hardest part of this move for me is going to be leaving this amazing ward! I have never felt so at home with any ward (aside from Fernley, where I hadn't known any different)! There has been a big change in who I am and the things that I feel are most important since living here. I have never felt such an outpouring of love, concern, support and kindness. What a wonderful and exceptional place to be! I have had so many wonderful opportunities and have met some really terrific and amazing people. It's like I'm leaving another family! I just hope that my next ward is half as phenomenal as this ward has been. I know that my testimony has been strengthened just by the company I keep here in E. Wenatchee. I wish everyone could have a glimpse of what I get to take in every single week! Thank you to all of you who have made this the best home I've ever had. I'm going to miss you all so much!