Farewell Idaho

Well, we did it! We made our way out East and are starting to get settled into our new abode. Mikael had to start school the middle of May, so he headed out three weeks before the rest of us. Patsy was kind enough to brave the flight out here with the kids and I, and spend a week helping us get settled in. She saved my life!!! There is no way I could have made it through the airports and got all of the cleaning and unpacking done so fast without her help. Mikael is already approaching his first final next week and has managed to ace every test so far! He rolls his eyes and says its only the beginning, but he really is just that smart! The kids are adjusting (some better than others) but already we have met amazing people and are excited about the year we get to spend in this place! Sicily hasn't blinked an eye, she talks about her friends but she is really excited to explore the East coast. Dylan still hates us for taking him away from Ethan & Bridger, but I think with time this place will grow on him. Mikael tells me this move will give Dylan confidence to branch out when he's older, but my heart still breaks for him. He misses home, and anyone that knows him knows how he likes things to be just right. I am excited for him to see the history that is out our front door. I think when he's older and studies these places, he'll appreciate the experience.

After days of cleaning and unpacking we took Patsy and the kids down to the Rocky Neck beach and then up to Mystic to see the seaport. While in Mystic, we stopped at Five Guys and enjoyed some fries right out of Papa's warehouse in Idaho! It made us feel close to home:) It was a beautiful beach and a beautiful day. I was drooling over all of the Nantucket homes and architecture. It has always been my absolute favorite, and being a designaholic, I was in heaven. I have already picked out my new home on the beach - I better get to work! :)

I was a little nervous to let Patsy go and begin real life again, but we are having a good time! We are in the cutest little town full of friendly people and lots of outdoor adventures. Oh, which reminds me...The third or fourth day we were here we had a HUGE and by that I mean HUGE thunder and lightning storm. We were all a bit nervous after the tornadoes they've had just miles from here in Massachusetts. Anyways, not more than five minutes after the storm passed...here comes a black bear moseying down our driveway and across our yard! Being only two hours from New York City, I thought I had left the West for the big city! I grew up right next to West Yellowstone and never saw a bear that close! It was awesome, but I'm glad my munchkins were all inside. I later found out this isn't a rarity around here! I am in the woods! I can't even see past my yard through the trees but I am right up the road from the best shopping! It is really weird! One thing that has been hard to adjust to are the roads. They are narrow and winding and it takes 25 minutes to go 9 miles - but, wow it is beautiful! It's not the Tetons, but...ya know! :)