Farewell.

I don't know what I have done to deserve to have such wonderful friends.  Our time in Virginia wouldn't have been the same without these amazing people that we've had the blessing to call our friends.  I don't know what I would have done without play dates for the kids (and for me), girls' nights, invitations to dinner, random visits with treats, invitations to your children's birthdays, Christmas dinners, weekend game nights, the last minute let's do lunch together and talk for hours and hours...etc, etc.  I feel so incredibly blessed.  Words cannot describe how grateful I am for all of you, who I call friends.  Thank you for your genuine friendship.  You have made this time of having a husband in medical school, not only bearable but fun...so fun I wish I didn't have to leave...or better yet, I wish I could bring you all with us.   

The Lemke's had us over to celebrate Katie's graduation from nursing school and Scott's graduation from med school.  We've had some fun times with these guys.  They are both so fun to be around. 

Dave is a super talented bass and guitar player.  

The kids loved that he took out his guitar and let them play. 

Thanks for being wonderful Lemke's.  

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Last Saturday, some of our friends threw us and the Nelson's (who are also moving) a farewell party.  

It was so fun to have quite a few of our favorite people there at the same time. 

Our bishop and his sweet wife Marilyn.  Bishop Forsyth is an Idaho boy like Scott and Marilyn is this amazing, gentle, humble woman, who has been such a good example to me.  She is so fit and runs marathons! We have loved our association with them.  

Holly and Breckin...I love these two! It's always a good time with them.

Brooke and Brooke. 

Brooke is so awesome.  Any time we get together I am always laughing.  

I don't know what Scott is telling Brady and Ozzie, but they obviously think it's funny!:)

The Kofford's are just amazing people.  Aaron was my brother's mission companion.  He is such a genuine man and we love his wife Yvette. 

Brooke was loving all of the attention. 

Here Brooke is chillin' with one of her favorite boys, Leo (who I call the miracle baby).  

With Jenny and Brooke.

The Jones' are such a fun family.  

Melissa taught Braden's primary class this last year and she was amazing teaching those CTR 4's while pregnant.  

While Scott and I were chatting away upstairs, Brielle and Braden were having the time of their lives in the basement with their little friends. 

Such good little kids. 

Jenny has been such a wonderful friend.  So glad we signed up Lilly and Brielle to ballet together so we can become good friends.  Lillly, Brielle and Braden also took a swimming class together. 

...and I will miss this girl, Holly, more than I can say.

What am I going to do without your random visits Holly? 

and your yummy treats? and our conversations?

...and oh the Lacey's.  I don't think I have ever met a more thoughtful couple.  I love them both!

I have learned a lot from you Alisha. Thank you for teaching me to be thoughtful and giving. 

Thanks for being the mastermind behind this party, Alisha.  

Thank you for making us feel loved. 

Brooke's future husband, Cooper. 

Brooke's future mother-in-law, Breckin, ha ha!:)

I wouldn't mind, I always have a good laugh when I'm around Breckin...and she's been my hairdresser these last 4 years. 

The Nelson's, who are also moving to Utah.  Ben is graduating from Law School this Saturday.

Such a cute family. 

Glad we will be close to them! 

Mac, who so willingly allowed us to come invade her house. Oh how I will miss Mac.  I have been Mac's visiting teacher for the last 3 years and what a blessing it has been for me.  I'm so glad that we were able to cultivate our friendship.  I have learned so much from you Mackie. 

This post is making me teary eyed.  

Thanks to everyone who came to wish us well.  

I'm sad that I didn't get pictures with everyone who came.  

I will remember all of you always.