After 4 days of moving things out of my brother's house, I sit here reflecting on the last nine months. As excited as I am to be moving to the farm, it's bittersweet for me. My brother's house has been our home for 9 months. I have spent nearly everyday at this house with my niece and 2 nephews along with my brother. This house has been full of laughter, tears, fighting, giggling, playing, and so much more. Although to most it was probably scary chaotic....to us...it was home...it was our life.....all 9 of us.
I will be the first to admit that at times it could be....well.....to put it nicely, a bit overwhelming. But at the same time...there was such much love and fun in this house. It was our normal. There is no way that I can say I won't miss it. That would be a lie. I LOVE my family. My brother is my best friend (whether he believes me or not) and my niece and nephews...they have my heart nearly as much as my own children.
It's true, I have been riding a HUGE high about moving to the farm. I am naturally excited and a large part of me is excited to have my family of 5 together. But don't let my excitement fool you. I am also sad. Overall, it was a great experience living here with my brother and his kids. It was fun and there was NEVER a dull moment. You always had companionship (even when you didn't want it) and there was always something going on.
I am going to miss waking up to Eli yelling "SISSY!" and running to great me downstairs. I am going to miss Kayleigh yelling at NaNa in the mornings when she wakes up grumpy....ok I won't miss that too much! LOL I will miss watching all 6 kids run outside to greet daddy/Bubby every day when they get home from work. I will miss hanging out with my brother - exercising, watching our shows, talking, laughing and just being together. I will miss the HUGE family dinners that we FINALLY got so good at it became like boot camp! (Line up in the hall...Uncle Joe picks who comes in the kitchen. When it's your turn go tell Aunt Sissy/mommy what you want on your plate ...good times!) I will miss going in and tucking my niece and nephews to bed after their daddy did it and catching up with Jake ...he LOVED to talk to me at night when he was laying in bed. I'll miss getting up in the middle of the night when Eli would cry and rocking him to sleep. I'll miss hot tub time. I'll miss being outside playing with the kids. For some warped reason I will miss the ULTIMATE BROMANCE between Joe and my brother. Ha Ha Ha! I won't miss the bodily functions 24/7! LOL But I will miss the clean up sweep we would do. We could clean this whole house in 10 minutes flat! I'll miss seeing Jake get off the bus everyday. I'll just miss us all being together.
I'LL GREATLY MISS SEEING THESE 4 PEOPLE EVERYDAY!
They mean the world to me and it's very sad to be leaving them. Although I know in the end it will be great for both families...it's still sad. It's still not easy. I can't even say how much I will miss them as I sit here with tears in my eyes. I am so very grateful that Joe and I have been able to live here with Bubby and his kids for the last 9 months. We made memories I will never, EVER forget. We'll always be able to look back and think about the time we all lived together. I am sure that years from now we will be laughing about it even more. It's been a great time. Like all great things however, they must come to an end. And although that is sad, the great news is that we all still have one another. We will still see each other and hang out together. I am so thankful for that.
To my baby brother...my Bubby....
Thank you for sharing your home with me and my family for the last 9 months. I am proud of you! I can't say that enough. I have watched you grow and mature so much the last 9 months. I hope that you can see how far you have come and what an accomplishment that is. Remember to not sell yourself short....you are a great guy with lots to offer the world. Remember to keep your faith especially during trying times. If God has a plan that involved us moving out of your house...just think what great plan He must be working on in your life that you don't even see yet! Never loose sight of HIM.
It's hard to believe you were going through a divorce when we moved in. You have transformed since those first months. It's been amazing to witness. I am gonna miss you and the kids so much! I PROMISE to visit as much as you'll have us and I want you to do the same. You are ALWAYS welcome at our home. I know we have some moments but know that you are loved and that you are such a great part of my life. I love you Bubby. Always have ...Always will!
I am happy you have found someone who loves you for who you TRULY are and that makes you smile and laugh. It's been great to see your love for Wendy blossom. She is a great compliment to you. I truly wish you both so much love and happiness. Regardless of how it may appear, I respect her and like her very much. I am sorry that it ever came out otherwise. I am disappointed in myself that I let my frustrations and anger get the best of me and because of that it caused you both pain. I do love you both and hope that we can all put that behind us and move forward. I would really like a fresh start. And again I apologize. I love you both.
So....in 3 short days...my move will be complete. It's hard to even think about it at times. It will be a transition and adjustment for all of us. But in the end....I know there are GREAT things in store for all of us!!!
Here's to the last night months!
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| Home for the last 9 months |
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| Me and My Bubby |
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| Me on a bad day! bahahahahaha! |
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| The bromancers - gotta love em |
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| Elijah Thomas Sept 2011 |
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| Bubby at Butler Park Sept 2011 |
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| Jake and Aunt Sissy being silly |
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| All the kiddos at Finchville Days Fall 2011 |
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| Bubby dancing with his baby girl @ Finchville Days |
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| Bubby being crazy on the 4-wheeler |
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| Hubers Oct 2011 |
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| Caden and Eli - Precious! |
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| Fun in the hay @ Gallrein Farms Fall 2011 |
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| Kisses |
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| Buddies forever |
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| Kayleigh's bodyguards (fall 2011) |
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| Aaron welcoming Jake home from Corbin - tears all around |
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| Daddy's girl home from Corbin!!! |
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| Bubby givng Tucker Bug some love |
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| One of many hot tub times! |
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| Nap time! |
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| Bubby! |
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| 4-wheelin' |
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| On the 4-wheeler with Bubby |
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| Bubby and Andrew sharing a moment |
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| Bubby and our cousin Sam |
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| They are a hot mess! |
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| Joe and Bubby in their scary costumes Halloween 2011 |
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| Bubby and Joe scaring people on Hillcrest Avenue Oct 2011 |
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| Thumbs up for Hillcrest Avenue Halloween Decorations! |
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| Bubby got it all figured out for roasting marshmellows for 9 people! |
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| Backyard bonfire |
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| Bubby and Me |
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| Huber's 2011 |
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| The love of my life! |
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| I dressed my brother in Edward Cullen attire for Breaking Dawn I - yes Joe and I shared our anniversary with him at the movies! Told you they had a STRONG bromance! LOL |
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| On our 6 year anniversary |
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| Bubby and Joe |
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| On the roof hanging Christmas Lights....WOW! |
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| They made me nervous! |
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| How NOT to hang Christmas lights! Anyone else reminded of Lampoons? Just sayin' |
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| Dad and Aaron putting lights on our tree |
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| Decorating the tree for Christmas |
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| Shelbyville Christmas Parade |
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| Bubby waiting for the parade |
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| Nana, Eli and Andrew on the deck |
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| Aunt Sissy and Kayleigh staying up late |
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| Uncle Joe tickling Kayleigh |
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| Butterfly kisses |
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| The "men" of the house |
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| I Love My Bubby! |
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| Momma's Boy! |
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| Light Up Shelbyville |
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| Wine in a mason jar - that's how we roll |
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| Homemade sauce and meatballs - YUM! One of our fav meals! |
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| Wonder where they get it from? |
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| Lunch at Cracker Barrel after church |
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| Bubby and Caden at the Ruitan Christmas Party |
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| Hangin' at Bev's house |
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| Wild man! |
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| Landon getting buzzed |
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| Kayleigh and Tucker |
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| At Bass Pro |
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| Best of buds! |
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| At Bass Pro |
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| Andrew and Kayleigh with me at Bass Pro |
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| The Gang riding out the tornado warning at Grandad's house |
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| SNOW!! FINALLY! |
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| Going sledding |
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| What to do AFTER sledding! |
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| St Patrick's Day Party |
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| St Patrick's Day Party |
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| Another crazy pic! LOL |
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| What Tucker does best |
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| Playin' at the park |
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| Our fav show! |
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| Hiking and Joe had fallen - MUD BUTT! |
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| Overwhelming? Nah...not at all! LOL |
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| Doing his thing...whatever that is! LOL |
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| St Patrick's Day Party |
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| His personation of everyone in the Highlands on St Patrick's Day LOL |
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| Finger Painting |
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| First Soccer Practice |
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| Jake and Hallie at soccer |
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| Kiddos at the park |
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| Eli stealing tea! LOL |
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| Jake at soccer |
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| Joe coaching |
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| Caden's block! :-) |
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| Eli and daddy |
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| Purple People Eaters! |
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| UK NCAA CHAMPS! MAN DID WE PARTY!!! |
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| Easter Bunny shades |
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| Easter Egg hunt |
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| Paw Paw helping search for eggs |
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| They are always happy when they have candy |
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| Easter Morning |
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| Easter Morning |
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| Eli has grown so much these past 9 months! |
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| Bubby and Wendy all smiles |
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| My Best Friend |
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| The Happy Couple |
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| Our cuz Taz |
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| My beautiful niece |
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| Me and Wendy on Easter |
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| Opening Day of Turkey Season - Each got a turkey - high fiving! |
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| Smiles after they each got a turkey |
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| Our Fam minus me and mom |
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| Joe, Dad and Bubby...I love them dearly |
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| My baby's first turkey |
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| Bubby and his turkey |
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| Build and Grow @ Lowe's |
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| Build and Grow @ Lowe's |
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| Mommy and her boys |
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| Andrew channeling Edward Cullen |
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| Jake on the tractor |
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| Sidewalk chalk |
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| I love being an aunt |
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| They wanna be like daddy! |
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| Andrew and Kayleigh soaking up the sun |
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| Nana with her cart full @ Lowe's |
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| Her highness! LOL |
