It's been a sad week. Well we started our last week here with some fun get togethers with friends. The Toolsons threw us a barbecue at their house with some other couples, and then we had a couple of Wii tournaments at their house also. I think we spent every night we could with friends, we couldn't squeeze enough activities. It was a lot of fun, and we felt so loved! It made leaving difficult seeing everyone so much together.
We still didn't know when we were moving. We had been planning on Nolan's company to hire movers to box up, pack, and drive everything to Walla Walla for us, but we were waiting for the date from his company. Finally on Tuesday we got word that the soonest they could move us would be August 6th. Nolan had to start work July 7th, so this left me home with Thomas for six weeks. It was not an option, so we cancelled those plans and told them we would just do it ourselves. 
Nolan was amazing to get everything boxed up Tuesday and have the UHAUL loaded by Wednesday night. 
I couldn't believe it. We totally filled it, we were so lucky to even get a truck, almost everywhere else had none available. I was of no help and just cleaned out things while he packed and found boxes. About every room in our house looked like this. It was not an easy living situation with a 2 year old.
Poor Thomas was our neglected child, he was good at sitting at the table watching a show on the laptop though. Most all of Wednesday he spent at our neighbors house thankfully!
Leaving our house and neighbors was very difficult for us. Seeing our town home, that we did so much work on, empty was so sad. We've gone through a lot there, and have so many "Firsts." I don't think I have ever had a more difficult time leaving a place. The whole drive out of Smithfield I balled. Thanks to everyone who made it such a special place for us.
Now we are on our final leg of this crazy journey of 08'. We stayed in Malta Wednesday night, and Boise Thursday and Friday night. Saturday we should be there. Nothing has gone right so far, but we are praying that once we get to Walla Walla we can find a place to live, and more importantly one that will let us move in this weekend. We couldn't plan ahead because we didn't know for so long when we were moving. We'll keep ya posted.
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We miss you already!! I was sad when you came to say goodbye. It's a weird stage of life, and there are a lot of hellos and goodbyes, but we are excited for your family to move forward! We will miss you and little Thomas, but we will definately keep in touch!
It doesn't seem real yet. I think I will look for you at church and at park day and everywhere else. I'm so sad. We've been thinking about you lots and hoping things go well the next few days and weeks. There are so many things going on for you guys right now, just hang in there. We lost a couple great friends, but gained a couple great chairs:). We might leave them in the garage for awhile so we can chill out there for awhile. One of them even went to the fireworks last night! Thanks a bunch for them. We miss you and can't wait to get another update on how things are going!
if dad can find a place in a day, so can you. we have moving faith. not faith that moves, faith in finding the right place. You forgot to mention how you filled your "free time" in boise...working at dad's house.
It made me sad reading about how hard it was to leave. Not the best feeling but things get better. I'm excited for you guys and hope all goes well with the house hunting. I can't believe how quickly you guys got packed up. Way to go Nolan!! Love ya and I will talk to you soon. We sure are thinking about you!
Oh Ashley! I am so impressed with what you're doing!! Way to go, girl!! I hope everything works out once you get to Walla Walla.
I'm so glad I got to see you guys before moving! Sorry it was such a hectic time for you. I know it was probably a sacrifice to come over, but THANK YOU! HOpe you made it to Walla Walla now and everything works out! I know you'll make lots of new friends and fit right in. It's still very sad though to leave your home :( Love you!
I can remember the forth when you moved away from Montana, I was so sad. I still miss you, but I know life goes on. We have shared so many great memories. I can honestly say the best times in my childhood were spent with the Blodgetts! Thanks for being a part of my life Ash, Love and miss ya.
Good luck with the move!
Oh man, we feel your pain! Moving + a kid + living out of boxes + not knowing where you are going to live! It's crazy, but you can do it!
Hardcore.
Come back! I hate seeing empty park spaces. I half expect your cars to be back oneday. Don't you worry, everything will work out. I am a firm beleiver that things always happen (or don't happen) for a reason and in the end it is always for our best interest. Just keep that smile on your face! TJ took Jack over to your place yesterday to show him that we would be living there. Jack went right downstairs and said, 'Where are the toys? Tom's toys are gone.' He doesn't get it obviously! Did you know you left the TV above your tub? Anyways, send us your new address when you get it and check back for your 'Davis Fix.' I promise I'll post once a week for you. Love and miss you guys! You are in our prayers!
Ashley, I'm so sorry that this has been such a sad week. I've decided that moving is one of the things that I hate worst in life. I felt the same way when we drove out of town last January. Smithfield and the people there really are amazing. I can't believe how fast you guys packed up and left! I felt like I was living in a house of boxes for a week before we left. Good luck finding somewhere to live in Walla Walla. Keep us updated on everything.
We all miss you- but keep posting so we can see all of the excited new adventures you will embark on. I was impressed with the packing -I was thinking about the day we eventually move I don't even know where I would begin. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and we can't wait for another post.
Ash, don't forget you can always crash at my parent's place, they have plenty of room and the commute won't be too bad. Good luck, what an adventure!
Steph
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