The end of Pullman

So as the beginning of May started it sure came and went so fast and before we knew it, we were packing our bags, cleaning our house, and saying adios to Pullman.  So here are a few pictures from Graduation on Sunday.


It really was an interesting graduation.  Baxter Black a Cowboy Poet/Veterinarian came and spoke.  He was very entertaining and the time went fast as we got to watch as Chad was hooded and became a Dr. of Veterinarian Medicine.  We were so lucky to have my parents, Chad's parent's, Chad's sister JaNae and her little girl Lillian, Chad's nephew and niece, Derik and Kelynn.  Not only were they great to be there to support Chad on his day, but to pack and move all our stuff to Pocatello.  And huge thanks to Derik for driving Chad's car home so that we could travel all together in our other car.

Here is Baxter Black with his cowboy hat, speaking at Chad's graduation.

It was unbelievable how much stuff and time it takes to pack.  Really who knew how much you can fit in a house and in every nook and cranny.  We were so packed to the gills.  And another huge Thanks to Renay and Garrett for not only feeding us on Saturday while we were packing, but letting us do dinner at there house for our graduation/Mother's day dinner too.

The classic WSU picture.  

It's amazing that it came as fast as it did.  For those of you on facebook and saw my post, sorry for the repeat, but Chad and I teared up as we were pulling out of neighborhood.  And of course I actually asked Chad if it was hard for him to be leaving Pullman.  That's where I made the big mistake.  Then we started to hash over the things, like how much our marriage grew while we were in Pullman, having our first child there, and our first house, etc.  It was quite emotional, then to think of the great neighbors we had and all my great co-workers (who even made me a scrapbook, that still makes me tear up when I look at it) that we were leaving.  Just wish that Pullman wasn't as far away and we'd come visit more often.  Even though with Chad's work schedule going on any vacation is going to be challenging.  Something that will take time to get used to.

So much to do...the time is coming too soon.

So I just downloaded picture off my camera, and they date clear back to the first of the year....  How can that be.  That means I haven't really blogged anything in the present time in months.  Sad sad news.

And really there is so much other things I should be doing now, like PACKING!! But the plan is to get some boxes this afternoon and then maybe I can get started with that one.   The other thing I have on my planner today is that my coworkers are through us a Going Away party!  Isn't that so nice.  They are like my family away from family.  They were the ones that threw my baby shower and spoil me like crazy.  I'm really going to miss them so much. I've made some really great friends here, and I hope that they take the opportunity to come stay with us for a vacation sometime.

As the time has gotten closer for us to move, I have been really much more sad than I had ever thought that I'd be.  I mean really Chad is done with school and I no longer have to be the main breadwinner.  I thought I'd be jumping up and down.  But I realize that I'm going to have to find another job, and I can't even imagine finding the great friends and work environment that I've found at Pullman Regional Hospital.  And the customer service is always great!  I'm so proud to be a part of it.  The staffing is ideal and I'm not sure there are other facilities that are as dedicated to customers instead of making a profit as they are.

I was able to do my year evaluation with my boss the other day, and she was so encouraging to me.  She was told that me that I'd be able to survive just fine in a bigger ICU, where I'll be having a phone interview next week.  It makes me nervous.  So say some prayers for me please.

But with all of this said.  Chad and I are really excited to starting this part of our journey...(and realize that we should have been even tighter on our budget and not have had as many student loans).  Isn't that always the way it goes though.  You don't realize until when you have to start paying them back how much there is to pay.  But it'll be nice that I can get a job also and just focus on the loans and pay them off faster. The other thing that we're loving already is the housing market and cost of living being more what we're used to.  Just waiting for all our financing to go through for the house that we found and have negotiated on.  So again pray that I get hired for the job, so that for sure we can get our loan!!  Yeah I don't have an ulcer from worrying about this at all.  I'm just extremely happy (blessed) to have our house in Pullman all set to close on the 14th of May.  Now just to go start packing.

Pullman House for Sale

So it's official! Our house in on the market.  And all I can say is I'm relieved...I know it hasn't sold, but I'm relieved to have our house totally cleaned spotless. Also to have most everything back home in Idaho.

It only took us about 2 weeks of packing and then 1 major overhaul of a week to complete it.  Chad and I are exhausted!!  It's hard to think about leaving this cute house with all the work that we put into it, but will be excited to get on to the next step in life. Finding a job for Chad and a new place to live... So if you know anyone moving into the area.  I know of a really cute house for sale.  Here's a link to it.  Or here it is if the link doesn't work. http://www.mypullmanhome.com/1045-Lost-Trail-Drive-a142285.html

So our realtor wanted me to stage our Laundry room, so I came up with an idea real quick, since I still had tons to clean and tons to pack. But Chad and I are so glad that it turned out so well.  Now you have to go look at the picture that Lori Cofer took of the Laundry room for the house.  She told me that she normally doesn't post pictures of laundry rooms, but thought ours turned out so cute that she had to!  


So is what this means is.....I have my vinyl cutter up and running.  I'm still learning how to use it, but have the word things figured out.  I still need to experiment with graphics that aren't in fonts.


Let me know if any of you are interested in vinyl!!