The Sidaways Farewell

When we moved into our home four years ago, we were the first ones to move in on our street. We've had some major turnover in the past 9 months. Three houses went up for sale directly across the street, 1 next door, and 1 one house down. At this rate, we may be the last to leave.

Recently, the Sidaways (Kristin, Brian, Ashley, and Katelyn) are one of those families that have made the difficult decision to relocate and move back closer to their roots and parents. Kristin has been instrumental in bringing our neighborhood together. She has introduced so many of us to each other. TRUST me, when I say, Kristin knows EVERYONE!

But not only that, Kristin and her family have become our family in Arizona. We've celebrated holidays together, attended each other's school and sports events and are always sharing meals back and forth. Who would've ever thought I would come to LOVE jambalaya or rice and beans? We've shared each other's tears and been each other's shoulders to cry on. But more than that, we've had a TON of FUN and OH so many LAUGHS. Everything we did together was as a family and included the kids. Nicole, Ashley and Katelyn play well together and we always learned new family oriented games. It took me 48 years to learn how to play dominoes. I also learned Skip-Bo and Bunco; while the Sidaways learned Tripoley (aka Michigan Rummy), Put and Take and spoons.

The Sidaways have made our transition from Michigan so much easier with their friendship and we will miss them terribly when they relocate to Mandeville Louisiana. We wish them ALL the Best with their new Adventure in Life.