Sunday, July 19, 2009

Time In Cally

Just wanted to send a little note to all the Gardners we were able to spend time with in CA recently in between our moves.

We really, really enjoyed our time with all of you, and to be honest it was really hard for us to leave. Lizzy has been great about all this, but I know she misses you all, especially her bosom buddy/kindred spirit, Shelley. Last night after I put her to bed I could hear her talking about or to "Shelley". It was sweet, and kind of sad, since it will be some time before they meet up again. We'll definitely have to do a video conference soon.

To mom and dad Gardner, thanks a million for your hospitality to us. Saying goodbye to both of you at the airport was hard...both Rob and I held back a few tears that came out after we parted company. Thank you for being so loving and great with our kids, they adore you both, as do we.

To the rest of the Gardners, thanks for being such wonderful aunts and uncles, my kids are so lucky to have you. Leaving all of you was tougher than we thought it would be, even if it didn't show.

BTW Doug, I never got to say goodbye to you before you went to scout camp, what up with that? Guess you better come visit if you don't want to be on my B list!

We're thinking of you all, and missing you. We are so grateful for the time we spent with you in CA. Thank you for the memories.

We love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenny =)

2 comments:

Debbie said...

JENNY!!!!!! We miss you! Dad even misses Grace sleeping in his closet :) Shelly and Jason still play Crocodile around the house. I think your family's presence will be felt around here for a while. I'm glad you all got there safe. I'd love to hear more about Lizzie's escalator adventure! Keep us updated!!
Love ya!
Katie

Irvine Lake Ward said...

I cried when you left and when I read this. I couldn't sleep, thinking about you. But I think I've gotten over the sadness and can now look forward to your family starting a fun new adventure. Thank you so much for visiting us, and for just being YOU.

Dad