Saying Goodbye!

"List of Lasts"

When we told the kids that we were moving from Utah to Florida, we decided to make a "list of lasts" to properly say goodbye to 5 yrs of favorites.

April 2010

Last smore at favorite camp spot in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Last hot dog roast

Last splash in the freezing cold mountains streams with cousins

One of our favorite hikes near Solitude Ski Resort. The lake and walkway was still totally frozen over, but the kids insisted. This is a picture of us on a bench that is usually a resting stop in the heat in summer. But when we went in April, the snow was frozen solid up to the seating part. Still stopped for a snack regardless of legs sticking straight out over the snow:)

The FAVORITE rock climbing spot - again covered in ice and snow. But did that stop Rachel and Jared? It was on the list and must be done! And the wall really is near vertical of a climbing angle.......we do LOVE adventure!

Walking on the lake with cousins Rosina and Brady

Playing in the back yard.....the final days

The last weekend in Utah (while the moving trucks were literally at our house) we threw a party at Willow Creek park for family and friends we love so dearly. So hard to say goodbye to so many that have enriched our lives so deeply!!!

Last hugs from Grandma Voss

Last trip to Wheeler Farm

Last drive by the Salt Lake City Temple

Goodbye to the beautiful natural habitat of the backyard

Goodbye to furniture we sold and cleared out....Hugs of comfort and fun during the upheaval!

Goodbye to Darren's tough mountain ride

Goodbye to the trampoline - it only had to go two miles like that, thank goodness: )

It is always so hard to say goodbye to loved ones, wonderful places, and experiences that have left footprints on our hearts forever. But saying goodbye and completing our "list of lasts" (not nearly represented enough in pictures) helped to some degree!