Sunday, August 15th, we made a big move from our home in Hawthorne, CA to a new home in Reno, NV. We moved so Daddy can pursue a new business venture as a restaurant franchisee. We are going to miss a lot about California, especially all the awesome people we love there, but thankfully my California family is committed to visiting me regularly and hopefully some of our old friends will come see us too. We have lots to look forward to in the Biggest Little City in the World. We are very close to Grandma and Grandpa O and Uncle Colin. Additionally, we have a bigger, newer home with a great play space for me. Also, there is a beautiful walking path along a wetland right by our house and it leads to one of the most awesome playgrounds I've ever seen! See pics below:
Packing up all of our belongings was a pretty lengthy ordeal. Who knew we had so much stuff? Daddy and Mommy seemed a little stressed, but it was pretty easy on my part. It was like our whole house became a jungle gym of boxes and random treasures that had previously been out of my reach. I had fun playing in the boxes and exploring the different objects. Occasionally, I lent a helping hand to clean too. I'd use a paper towel or bath cloth and dip it in milk from my sippy cup and wipe everything down. For some reason, Mommy wasn't as grateful for my help as I thought she would be...
Don't forget to pack the baby!
The drive was a lengthy ordeal too. Daddy drove the big truck which was jam packed from top to bottom (see first photo atop). Andy Pop drove our Land Rover which was also loaded down. I rode with Mommy and Grandma Linda in Grandma Linda's Honda. We left LA at 10AM and got to Reno at about 7PM. We made one pit stop at Pea Soup Anderson's in Santa Nella. Not to toot my own horn, but I was a pretty great sport about the whole road trip thing. It was a long time to sit in one spot, but I didn't complain much. I just read, napped, played with dolls and stickers, and sang.
Pit Stop at Pea Soup Andersen's
Now that we're in Reno, we're getting settled in one box at a time. My play room is all set up, so at least the most important part of unpacking is done. For the rest, we can take our time.
Thanks to everyone who helped us with our big move! I don't even want to think about how long it would have taken without you! Thank you also to everyone who came to our Adios Amigos Party the Saturday before we moved. You made a great contribution to our big collection of fun California memories.
For pics from our going-away party, click here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=281446481408%3A658476989&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee
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