The week before we moved, Jeff and I rented a trencher to make way for pipes. Sadly, they don't do pipe pullers in Utah that we could find, so this was the next best option--especially for the incredibly rocky ground that is here in West Jordan.
It was very dirt, but satisfying. The next day would be our official moving day.
The Speths were so nice to help us move our big furniture the week before our big move. It was so nice to have all of the heavy furniture out of the way.
My mom came down to help us get ready to move and it was so helpful!
We had movies going for the kids so we could finish packing, loading trucks, and cleaning.
Our last goodbye. Those are not fake sad faces, we felt melancholy as we left--excited for a new adventure, but sad to leave West Jordan.
On our way!
Melissa and Zac came down for the weekend to help us move as well (which was SO much help). Brian also was in town on a trip with Elise and he was nice enough to give us four hours to help us with the sprinkler system. We were all exhausted, but we worked our guts out and were able to get most of the sprinkler system done the next day (after we moved).
Figuring out a way to get the pipe under the sidewalk--we used the pressure washer through a long hollow stick.
Even Logan helped--the whole family was working hard.
During the next week, we worked to get the dirt smoothed out, the sprinkler system finished and ready for sod. Here is Scott raking. We raked SO much!
We hired some boys in the ward to help us lay sod. It was so helpful!
The Nelsons moved in that same first weekend. The kids loved each other right away and are pretty much inseparable. They taught us about chickens, we got our chicken coop and some baby Bantam chicks from them.
Playing Stratego in the new house.
Austin
We were happy those crazy few days were over. They were intense and exhausting, but we were so grateful to all of those that helped so much!
