Gone Gone Gone

Every few hours I keep getting that feeling like I am supposed to pick someone up from something.  I then look around and realize all my kids are here...the ones that are supposed to be here.  Jordan has been at girls camp since Wednesday (it's Friday) and I just can't shake that feeling that something/someone is missing...and you know what?  That is because someone IS missing.  I really don't like this "kids going in all different directions" thing that happens as they get older.  All I can think about is how grateful I am that Jordan will be home tomorrow....that she's not gone for good.  I just miss her and love her and am so happy that she is part of our family.

And here's a song that I am obsessed with AND just happens to fit this post perfectly:)    

http://youtu.be/oozQ4yV__Vw

FEARLESS

"Fearless" was the word Kya's softball coach used to describe her.  Whether it was pitching, catching, playing with kids twice her size, or against a pitcher that was the fastest in the league, Kya was up for the challenge.  I can't believe she's my daughter...but I'll take credit for her anyways!!  We had a great run in All-Stars (winning the district, then losing regionals in game #3) .  I am glad her coach pushed for her to be on his team.

Then, she proved once again she was fearless when she finally got to get her ears pierced (she had to wait for softball season to be over).  She didn't even flinch:)

 

What We'll Miss Most

After TWELVE years of living in California, it will be bitter/sweet to leave.  We moved to Sunnyvale, CA with a 6 month old little blondy, and not much else.  

Jordan when we first moved to Cali

Our time has been wonderful...of course with many ups and downs, but still wonderful.  I'm sure just as Canada has always been a part of me, California will stay with me as well.  

The kiddos a couple weeks before moving to Los Angeles

As I think about all the things I am going to miss (the beaches, the weather, the schools, the sports...), I know the thing we will miss most is the friends we've made.  Everywhere we've lived (Sunnyvale, San Jose, Monterey & LA), we have always had amazing friends--friends I hope to have for life!!

The kiddos with just a few of the great friends they will be leaving behind:(