We left Boston Wednesday, Jan 14. We packed our bags the night before and were going to get up at 4:45 am to leave at 5:45 am to catch our 8:00 am plane to Long Beach, CA. For some unknown reason our alarm went off at 5:45 am which meant that Jeff and I got dressed, shoved things into bags grabbed the girls and were in the car at 6:05. We got to the airport a little frazzled and I was crying because of the last good-bye, to Jenny and Chris, but we made it to the terminal with 15 minutes to spare-just enough time to get some Dunkin Donuts.
We arrived to CA and were surprised to see the baggage claim outside. My dad had a hilarious sign that read, "Dr. Murry and Family." It was great to be welcomed in such a fun way!! Hannah and Kate have been doted on ever since we got here by family on both sides.
We got to my Mom and Dad's put the kids down for a much needed nap and tried to get things with our new Honda Accord straightened out so we could drive around. With registration and insurance we realized that it would take longer than an afternoon. We also realized that our small black rolly bag (the kind everyone has) was missing. Jeff and dad drove back to Long Beach airport to search for it when I remembered that we did not take the bag off the plane - in fact, we never took it on the plane. We couldn't remember where it was, but were totally devastated that it was gone since we had packed in it everything we didn't want shipped in our ABF truck or checked in the plane. UGH! Even if it was found we were sure that things would be missing (such as my diamond earrings and other jewelry). Fortunately Jeff was called the next morning by TSA and apparently we had left our bag at the TSA check point. They shipped it to us and everything was in it! GO TSA!!!
This is the last leg of our trip in the car to Mira Mesa:
ABF U-Pack dropped off our pod Monday, January 19 and we begun unpacking right away. Jeff and I were pleased to find that nothing broke this time except for a few storage bins that were at the bottom of the pod, but amazingly everything inside the storage bins survived! With some additional help on Wednesday from my parents we are completely unpacked now.
This is a virtual tour of our apartment, including the Tot Lot which is right outside our unit. We rented sight unseen and are actually very happy with it.
Kate and Hannah are adjusting well. They are both back on their usual routines and seem almost unaware that we have moved states. Frankie (Jenny) mailed Hannah a note the other day and it had a picture of Dexter on the envelope. Hannah saw Dexter and said De-De and raised her hands as if she were saying, "I don't know." It nearly broke my heart. I explained to her that we now live in a different home and she simply responded, "Yeah." When we opened it she saw Frankie and started looking around for her as if Frankie were playing hide and seek. I know she misses her friends, and so do I! Please pray for us as we transition.
4 comments:
We miss you! What a trip. So glad all your stuff made it safe and sound. I can't believe you're already done unpacking boxes. Although, I can kind of believe it knowing you and your mom.
I must say again how sad I am that Corinne's tummy virus prevented us from coming to your party and seeing you all one last time! It looks like you guys are settling in well. We miss you!
Great post about your journey, Sarah. I feel so sad that I won't see you when we visit Jenny's tomorrow morning. Sad, so sad.
But it is so fun seeing all of the photos with your families. Wow, they are so happy you're close!! We'll keep you in our prayers, transition is transition, even if your family is close by.
Your house looks great and it looks like Hannah really enjoys the play area-- a huge bonus for you guys, a park in your backyard! Amy looks forward to play on it someday!
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