I have been putting off writing this post for days now. We are in Ohio now and settling in to our new suburbia lifestyle. Our home only has a few more boxes left to unpack and pictures to be hung. Things are going well and Cody loves his new job.
With all of the stress of moving and excitement about starting a new life, we just didn't know how to properly say good-bye to our wonderful life and friends in NYC!
How can these boys and their parents ever know how special they were to all of us! In one of our final playgroups before we left, Minde, Ashley and I set the boys up for a little photo shoot. I mean honestly aren't these the cutest little friends in the whole world! Morgan misses you Chase and Eliot!
My wonderful friends threw a surprise going away/baby shower for me before we left.
Thank you to Ashley and her lovely friend for creating such a nice afternoon!
Waiting for my arrival, Sunny, Ashley, Minde and Anna.
I thought Minde and Ashley were taking me out to lunch. I was surprised and very grateful for my wonderful friends!
Ashley and Minde put together a little picture album of our boys growing up together. Morgan loves looking at all the pictures of his little buddies.
How will I ever survive without these beautiful women?!
How can these boys and their parents ever know how special they were to all of us! In one of our final playgroups before we left, Minde, Ashley and I set the boys up for a little photo shoot. I mean honestly aren't these the cutest little friends in the whole world! Morgan misses you Chase and Eliot!
My wonderful friends threw a surprise going away/baby shower for me before we left.Thank you to Ashley and her lovely friend for creating such a nice afternoon!
Waiting for my arrival, Sunny, Ashley, Minde and Anna.
I thought Minde and Ashley were taking me out to lunch. I was surprised and very grateful for my wonderful friends!
Ashley and Minde put together a little picture album of our boys growing up together. Morgan loves looking at all the pictures of his little buddies.
How will I ever survive without these beautiful women?!L to R: Kiasa, Anna, Me, Ashley, Minde and Sunny
Thanks Ann for capturing these wonderful memories!
One of the nights before we left we went over to Minde and Tyler's for a last get together dinner. The boys love saving space on the couch by sitting right on top of each other. Just ignore the fact they both look a little droopy eyed; my camera is never quite fast enough.
Morgan and Cody playing guitar hero. 
I laughed hard at Cody's concentration face!
What a handsome guy?!
Before we left Eliot and Morgan had a few playdates as well. Ashley was also very thoughtful and watched Morgan while we spent one last afternoon enjoying our beloved city. These boys are musical buddies!
Morgan feels the need to point when asked to smile in pictures...no idea why but it sure is funny.
Eliot singing along to Morgan's special music.
Something else we had to say good-bye to was our favorite playgrounds in Central Park. We couldn't make it to all of them but luckily we had some nice days so that we were able to enjoy the few close by.
Morgan said good-bye to the ducks.
So happy to still have Daddy around to play with for a few more days.
On one of our outings to the park, Harper and Sunny came along to help us enjoy the playground.
Morgan masters the art of hanging like a monkey.
These two just kill me with their cuteness! Harper's hat is classic!
(Can you tell I couldn't decide which picture I liked the best?!)
Good-bye sweet little Harper!
Ashley was also nice enough to open her house on a Sunday night to throw a going away party for us and invited our favorite Harlem 1st Ward. It was a great way to chat with everyone before we had to say good-bye. Thank you Melgars!
Harper working those pants in front of Eliot's cool BMW!
Saying good-bye to Hunter College. Thanks for the Master's Degree!
Saying good-bye to the subway and mass transportation.
We tried to go on one final temple trip but alas we forgot it was closed for cleaning. And yes that is my enormous belly sticking out of my dress!
Saying good-bye to home teachees, good-bye Paul!
A final dose of fun with his nursery buddies. Thanks for everything nursery leaders Ruby and Lindsey!
Walking around during our last days in Harlem, we had to stop and take some pictures of our favorite shop names. Sho Nuff barbers was at the top.
Just a typical walk to the park. Always something going on in the city.
So life was pretty sparse in our house once the movers came and took everything away almost a week before we left. Luckily we weren't taking a few essentials like our table and chairs and bed but it still felt like camping in our home. Thanks to everyone who took us in and fed us during those last few days.
Thank goodness for portable dvd players!
Mommy makes a good couch.
Thanks Ann for capturing these wonderful memories!
One of the nights before we left we went over to Minde and Tyler's for a last get together dinner. The boys love saving space on the couch by sitting right on top of each other. Just ignore the fact they both look a little droopy eyed; my camera is never quite fast enough.
Morgan and Cody playing guitar hero. Morgan was fascinated and kept asking for more.
Good thing Chase had a spare ukelale for Morgan to play along with.
I laughed hard at Cody's concentration face!
What a handsome guy?!
Before we left Eliot and Morgan had a few playdates as well. Ashley was also very thoughtful and watched Morgan while we spent one last afternoon enjoying our beloved city. These boys are musical buddies!
Morgan feels the need to point when asked to smile in pictures...no idea why but it sure is funny.
Eliot singing along to Morgan's special music.
Something else we had to say good-bye to was our favorite playgrounds in Central Park. We couldn't make it to all of them but luckily we had some nice days so that we were able to enjoy the few close by.
Morgan said good-bye to the ducks.
So happy to still have Daddy around to play with for a few more days.
On one of our outings to the park, Harper and Sunny came along to help us enjoy the playground.
Morgan masters the art of hanging like a monkey.
These two just kill me with their cuteness! Harper's hat is classic!
(Can you tell I couldn't decide which picture I liked the best?!)
Good-bye sweet little Harper!
Ashley was also nice enough to open her house on a Sunday night to throw a going away party for us and invited our favorite Harlem 1st Ward. It was a great way to chat with everyone before we had to say good-bye. Thank you Melgars!
Harper working those pants in front of Eliot's cool BMW!
Saying good-bye to Hunter College. Thanks for the Master's Degree!
Saying good-bye to the subway and mass transportation.
We tried to go on one final temple trip but alas we forgot it was closed for cleaning. And yes that is my enormous belly sticking out of my dress!
Saying good-bye to home teachees, good-bye Paul!
A final dose of fun with his nursery buddies. Thanks for everything nursery leaders Ruby and Lindsey!
Walking around during our last days in Harlem, we had to stop and take some pictures of our favorite shop names. Sho Nuff barbers was at the top.
Just a typical walk to the park. Always something going on in the city.
So life was pretty sparse in our house once the movers came and took everything away almost a week before we left. Luckily we weren't taking a few essentials like our table and chairs and bed but it still felt like camping in our home. Thanks to everyone who took us in and fed us during those last few days.
Thank goodness for portable dvd players!
Mommy makes a good couch.Well, that doesn't really do justice to how much we are going to miss our home in East Harlem, our unique and wonderful Harlem 1st Ward or all of our fantastic friends. We loved every minute of those 4+ years we lived there and wouldn't trade any of it for all the money in the world!
We are looking forward to our new life here in Ohio and know there will be a lot to get used to outside of the bubble of Manhattan.
I will update everyone soon on our new home, new car and new life but for now I just wanted to say good-bye and we love you!
8 comments:
I'm so sorry I missed you in those last few days. You are missed already and I hope that the transition to slower Ohio life will be easy. I am glad Cody likes his job and I am sure the stress of the last few months has melted away... next comes baby!
great post (and new blog title)! you not being here doesn't feel real yet...
Looking forward to even more pictures including your new place and wheels. I remarked how much Morgan looks like you in that photo of him with bib on. I am not sure why I am so surprised. Nice to hear all is going well for all of you. Sho nuff.
You have a little buddy friend named Harper? That's my sister Tiffany's, little boy's name and they look so much alike. (Harper and Harper that is.) Crazy. Glad to hear Cody loves his new job and you guys got in o.k. Good luck with everything and I hope you find the help you need in your new ward with that new baby coming. Take care.
You are getting so big! Fun! I love that all your friends are preggers with you! Now...we need to pics of your new dig and ride!
It took everything in me not to cry. So sweet, sad, and exciting for the next adventure. I'm looking forward to seeing you in a little less then 2 weeks.
I love you guys and I miss you. Be sure to let me know when Pepper arrives. How is the job going? I hope it's fine. How is Beth feeling? Be sure and keep in touch! Look forward to hearing from you. My e-mail is gramps.center@gmail.com or paulcenter@live.com
Love Gramps
aw. love the nursery pictures! we miss morgan and are still finishing up those fruit snacks in his memory. :)
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