It was on August 12, 2011 that we moved away from Missouri. Here were Chad and Nicole telling us goodbye.
Goodbye!
Nicole reminded me that they had red tongues because we were all sitting outside eating popsicles from our freezer.
The funny thing is .. on August 12 this year, I was back in Missouri . . back in Nevada in fact.
Nevada, MO
I’ve had a very fun week in MO. We spent some time at Nicole’s parents. Her family is so nice and so welcoming and they have welcomed and accepted Chad into their family just as if he were one of their own. They have a beautiful place near Nevada. Addie absolutely loves spending time there and that makes me so happy.
Nicole’s Family’s Home
They have 40 acres and no neighbors. They have a gas stove! I could live there! 🙂
Chad had a couple of his friends over and we had a fish fry.
Fish Fry
We laughed til we cried! Chad’s two friends are hilarious. We had yummy fried shrimp that Chad got in Louisiana, fried fish that Chad and his friends had caught
Family & Friends
We really had fun .. Nicole’s parents say they’re so happy that Chad’s friends are comfortable hanging out at their home. The guys all hunt out there so this time of year they’re spending a lot of time there getting their hunting spaces set up.
This trip surely has made me want to move back even more . . whether that will ever happen is anyone’s guess.
Patricia Cash says
Thanks for sharing. We visited my aunt and uncle in Missouri with our granddaughter. They live on a huge farm, granddaughter loved (a city girl).
Thank you sharing and bringing back memories of the farm.
Rebecca Ball says
I refuse to move away from my grandchildren. It is wonderful to be close. You have my pity for not being near yours.
JudyL says
Addie wasn’t in the picture when we moved or I don’t think Vince would have been able to get me out of MO.
Sherry V. says
Well, if they have 40 acres. . . . hmmmm. . . . buy 20 acres from them and put up a “summer home” so you and Vince will have 2 places to call home!
From the looks of it. . .they have chickens, you have chickens. . . .so it should work really well, don’t you think?
LOL
Judy Laquidara says
Just a couple of problems. First, they don’t want to sell any of their land. Second, we want a water well and a basement and neither will work on their land. If I could get Vince to consider moving I would d find land, but probably closer to southern MO.
Dianne says
I’m in favor of the move back to MO!! I agree with you that a basement or storm shelter is a must!
I know you are enjoying your visit there. I know Addie, Chad and Nicole have enjoyed you being there.
Sherrill says
Ahhh, Judy, you are just so torn! I can only imagine how hard it must be. Like you said, though, you never know how long Chad and family will be there which makes it all the more difficult. 🙁
Amy (Waunaknit) says
Welcome back! Sounds like you had a great time.
Dar in MO says
Ah ha. Now I know why it was so blasted hot here in MO last week. You brought all that Texas air with you in your suitcase!! Now this week it is between 59 low to 79 highs. That’s more like it. Glad you had a great visit. We would be proud to have you back in MO anytime!!