A Sad Good-Bye

This last weekend we had to say good-bye to Whit, Pete, Belly and Burt. They are off on a new adventure in Topeka, Kansas where Pete will be attending law school for the next two years. Everything happened so fast, I can't believe they are already gone. Pete took the LSAT in September with the intent on going to law school next fall. I thought we had another few months with them. But suddenly they decided to apply for schools that started in January. It's only been about three weeks since they knew for sure that they were going to Kansas. It's been a whirlwind with Christmas, and they have been working their tails off getting their house ready to rent and packing. But we had a good holiday season together and got to spend some time together, which was great. We sure are going to miss them. Saying good-bye to Whit was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I'm not quite sure how I am going to get through these next two years without living to close to them. But we'll make it through! And we'll get to talk every day.

Here are some pics we took before they left:

Bai, Burty, and Ry

Makee, "Pit," and "Boot"

We're gonna miss squishing those cheeks!Cousins!Makee and his Aunt "Wee"

The Silly Little Woman

Nak Fam Picture New Year's Day

Garrick Fam Picture New Year's Eve

Burty's Blessing Day with BaChan

The Two Boys and their matching "Matches"

Aunt Wee with "B and Wyny"

Kissing Cousins plus Burt

Say Cheese!

These two may fight a lot, but they sure will really miss playing together

The Mak loves his Uncle PeteWhit and Pete also had to give their puppy Frank away. But he's in a new home with a cute family. Belly keeps asking "Where my puppy doe?"

Christmas Day at Mom and Dad's

Belly and Bailee

Hanging out at Whit and Pete's

Our sweet little Woman

BFF's

Our Handsome little Manvie

Makee will miss his Aunt Whitters

Playing with Ama's strainers

Can you tell this picture is right before the sad good-bye? Tears were already shed.

We're going to miss these four faces like crazy! Good luck at Washburn, Pete! You are going to do a great job. And take good care of my sister and Squishee little Woman and Burty. Hootie, you're my best friend. I'm really going to miss living 7 houses away from you and seeing you all the time. But you guys will be back before you know it. You will do great in Kansas. Enjoy this adventure of a lifetime. We love you!