It's Official!

After nine wonderful years in Nevada we have decided to move back to Texas.  We will be working through the month of November and then plan to move the first or second week of December.  We'll be moving to South Austin, where Micah has already secured a job.  I'm hoping to take a little time off work to get us settled into our new life there and then will begin a job search myself.

 

This is a decision we have discussed since I became pregnant with Owen, and now six years later it's actually going to happen.  We definitely have mixed feelings about leaving Carson City and are going to miss some amazing friends who have become our "Nevada Family."  I can't even imagine saying goodbye.  We're also going to miss the seasons, the mountains, Lake Tahoe, our jobs, and this gorgeous tree in our front yard.

But we have many things waiting for us in Texas, including ALL of our family.  Every single member (including a new nephew, Noah).  We are also looking forward to reuniting with old friends and starting new jobs.  We both love the Austin area and everything it has to offer.  Plus we'll only be two hours away from my family's ranch in central Texas.

 

So, the decision has been made.  Our children will grow up in the wonderful state of Texas and I hope one day they will consider themselves Texans.  We will spend future holidays and birthdays with many family members.  Owen and Adler will have close relationships with their grandparents, cousins, uncles and aunts.  We will spend many weekends and summers at both the Ranch and in College Station.  They will attend football games and other events at Texas A&M University, and maybe even one day attend as a student.  It's the right decision.  And as difficult as it's going to be to leave Nevada, I don't think this is a decision we will ever regret.  Let the tearful goodbyes and endless packing begin.