Well, we had what's very likely to be the last party we'll ever have at the Hadley house. It was bitter sweet. We had a large turnout, which was great. It's just so hard as a host to make sure you get to visit with all your guests. But we had a lot of fun and really enjoyed seeing everyone there -- especially all the kids, who have grown so much (or appeared) since we first started having parties six or seven years ago.
We sat on the porch for a while last night. Sad at the prospect of saying goodbye to our house and our neighborhood. We've put so much of ourselves (and our families) into the house and yard. The bathroom and the closets remind me so much of our parents, who worked many hours on these projects with us. When I walk our yard, my mother is everywhere. She's in the surprise lilies, irises, clematis, and jonquils. She's in the vegetable garden.
I may be grown, but my parents never stopped taking care of me and the thought of being three hours away is tough. I'm so used to being just a short drive away.
We will miss our friends and neighbors dearly too, although I think this is harder on me than Lance. He's leaving many friends behind, but he'll be closer to many friends as well. Me, on the other hand, I don't know anyone in Jeff City or Columbia. And since I'll be working from home, opportunities for meeting people will be limited. I think people think I'm outgoing, but really I'm shy...
I'll post some party pictures soon. I know Lance took some - though I don't know how many. If anyone has any pics they want to share, let me know.
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