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Gotta watch it for at least 45 seconds to hear our news!
P.S. This was one of my MOST favorite movies all time. And it's only because of this song that I can remember how to spell O-k-l-a-h-o-m-a.

Route 66

Bet you're wondering why I posted this clip from the movie "Oklahoma." Wellllll, it's because we are moving there! I know...crazy...random...out-of-blue. The whole thing happened so quickly. Long story short...ok shorter...us picking up and moving all the way across the States to Tulsa, Oklahoma without knowing a soul, was the result of one sentence in a Christmas card.
Last year, Nathan's parents sent out a Christmas card giving updates about each of their children. In that card they mentioned a little line about Nathan seeking better job opportunities. Flash forward a few weeks and Nathan gets a phone call from a long-standing family friend about a job in Oklahoma. A few days later he's on a plane for an interview....job landed even before Nathan's plane touched the tarmac. A week later he's at the corporate office in Omaha, Nebraska preparing for a major project in Oklahoma. Phew!
It's pretty crazy.....but how could we be anything but overwhelmingly grateful to be given a job during these times. I'm not gonna lie....I'm scared. I am not a big fan of change. But the defining moment for me happened one night when I remembered Elder Wirthlin's Conference talk...'come what may and love it.' The more I embrace it the more excited I get about seeing everything Oklahoma has to offer. But there will be tears. I will be sobbing when we drive away from the Valley of the Sun. Arizona has become home to us...and we will miss it terribly....but more than anything we will truly, truly, miss all of you.

More Freestone

One Saturday we took the kids to Freestone Park which is beautiful park in Gilbert. There is tons of stuff to do and it is an amazing place to take pictures. The kids love it!!

Sienna's first Ferris Wheel ride with a boy! It was so adorable. The little boys name was Scottie and he was the same age as Sienna. They were both giggling and kind of nervous. Deep down, I secretly wanted them to kiss!

I love, love, love Carousels. I think they are gorgeous and so romantic. This particular one at Freestone is my favorite because it has my favorite color- turquoise.

More Park

Wesley geared up and ready for the Train Ride to begin. He is such a boy!

My favorite Carousel in Arizona.

Me and Pooh Bear aboard the Train.

Sienna Bear

These pictures were taken a few weeks ago while Sienna was playing by the glass sliding door in the kitchen. She is literally laying on the kitchen floor on a rug. She was being so playful and sweet- I'm so glad it shows.

Later that day

Early in December we drove 45 minutes to a farm, where we hoped to cut down our own Christmas tree only to find out they weren't open for another week. OK plan B......let's go to Freestone- a park nearby and let the kids loose. Freestone Park is beautiful. It has a lake, ducks, trees, a waterfall, carousel rides, a train ride and a jungle gym for the kids.

Waiting in line for the tire swing....thank goodness it wasn't too hot. Sienna loved this swing...I remember it was my favorite too when I was little.

Poor Puppy...he was so groggy and tired. All he wanted to do was lay down.....at the park. That couldn't be more odd for Wesley. He must have been sick. But of course Nathan was able to manage a few laughs from him.

The Snacking Step

This is the kids snacking step. It's our compromise when they don't want to eat their snacks at the table and we don't want them in the family room. Many a snack has been nibbled on these steps...and I have the crumbs to prove it.

It was just a few cute moments I wanted to capture of them. I know...it's hard to tell what my favorite colors are. What can I say?

I love my stinkers.