The begining of a new chapter!

Well, we have officially been in Colorado for 2 weeks now. It is beautiful here. I wanted to jot down the story of how this journey came about. About a year ago Justin started thinking about posting for new positions within the bank. It was an interesting process. Each time we would talk about a different posting i would get nervous. He had a few interviews and we decided that it wasn't the right time. So we put off the whole idea for a while. Then early December when we were in Disneyland Justin got a call from a friend who works out in Colorado. He told him about a job opening and that they were really interested in him and wanted him to apply. I knew as soon as he told me this job was THE ONE. So we got home he had an interview, then another and come Monday was offered the job! It was kinda crazy timing being it was December 20Th and they needed him to start January 9Th.
So we decided that we would enjoy our last Christmas with family and friends and then let the craziness begin. Christmas was Sunday. Monday Justin and I came to Colorado with a mission, to find a place to live! We decided to rent while we are here, we don't know how long we will be here. We saw over 10 houses in one day! We drove all over the surrounding cities and thought we had chosen THE house. So Wednesday we started our drive home. As we were driving we thought about one house that we really liked, but was a little more than we wanted to spend. Justin sent the owner an email and just asked if he was firm on his price. He sent back and email right away and was so sweet. He said that after we left he had another showing and told his wife he really hoped that we would be interested in renting their house. We too had a great feeling about the house. It was literally 5 minutes from Just ins work, across the street from the school, and up the street from the ward house. I LOVED THAT! He said he would drop the rent $200 a month and we could move in on the 6Th... PERFECT! Oh and i was able to have Jax at this house, another plus!
So we feel like this was all meant to be. We got home got the paper work done and started packing. Packed all weekend, had a great New Years Eve with family:) then back to packing. Gloria was so amazing and kept the girls all day so we could get this all done. THANK YOU GRANDMA! We got the trucks Wednesday and loaded them up. A HUGE THANK YOU to Justin's brothers Troy and Jason and their families!!! They were such a help. Then Thursday we cleaned. Another HUGE THANK YOU to my mom and 2 sisters! They cleaned ALL DAY with me.
Friday morning at 5 am we left on our drive to Parker Colorado. It was a nice drive, taking 11 hours! Troy was brave and rode with me and the girls while Gloria rode with Justin. I had a fun time talking with Troy, memories ill have forever. We arrived at about 4:45 and started to unload. We got basically everything unloaded but the bed frames. Saturday morning we did the rest.
Someone was definitely watching over us. Friday night Utah got a storm after we left, and Saturday after we were done unloading we got a storm in Colorado! It was so nice to have Gloria here for a week. We got A LOT done! and i enjoyed the company. Jason and Shelli came and brought a few things that we couldn't fit and that was so kind of them to do!! We enjoyed the visit!
This was a crazy fast, draining, emotional process. We tried to say goodbye to everyone but missed a few. We will miss our families more than words can express. I am so grateful for technology though! I'm excited to be on this adventure, I'm sure we will grow and learn allot!