Viva Las Vegas!

Well, we made it. We now live in Las Vegas. Our move went smoothly. The only thing that was harder than moving was waiting a whole week before we got internet service and cable tv!! The kids and I thought we just might die. Here is the story.

Last Monday we loaded the truck in Arizona. Our wonderful new neighbor Larissa came over and helped Derek load boxes into the truck in the morning while I finished packing up a few things inside. Derek came in to get a drink of water and the phone rang. As most of you know, Derek was put on the waiting list for the medical school in Arizona. There was a chance we could get a spot but no guarantee which is why we decided to come to Vegas. Anyway, back to the story. The phone rings and on the caller ID we see Midwestern University. Derek answers the phone and it was the medical school in Arizona offering him a spot. Talk about terrible timing. We already had our truck half loaded, a lease signed on a home in Las Vegas. Jerrod and I had a mild meltdown. Jerrod had such great friends there, so he was sad and I was just overwhelmed, thinking maybe this is a sign that we should stay. So Derek and I prayed about it and we both felt like Las Vegas was the right decision. So we continued to pack and Wednesday morning we hit the road.

We got here last Wednesday evening and six men from our new ward were there to help unload the truck. Isn't the church great! We got the truck unloaded in about an hour and we are still in the process of trying to unpack. It seems like I get one room done and looking good, and then I go downstairs to find that all the other rooms have new messes in them. It's going to take a while.

Derek had orientation on Monday and Tuesday and today was his first real day of classes. He brought his scrubs home that he needs to wear for anatomy lab and so I instantly told him we needed a fashion show. He looked very official in them. It was very cool to see him and think that he is going to be a doctor! Thanks to everyone that helped us along the way! Nagelis, Neerings, McClellans, Shipleys. You guys were great!!! We miss you all.

Here is our new address:
10951 Sadlers Wells St.
Henderson, NV 89052
702-463-2887