Last day in Williamsburg

For our last day in Williamsburg we wanted it to a fun memorable one. Not a crazy run-around-and-get-last-minute-stuff-done day. So we planned it right - amazingly, got everything done right on schedule - and this day was perfect!

We started off the morning by heading down to our favorite spot in Colonial Williamsburg. A place we have been to lots during our 3 years here.  We took some photos to document our last day and to just remember how much we love it. Then in the afternoon we headed down to the pool to also enjoy our last day of summer at our place.  We had so much fun and truly felt so blessed to leave with the best memories. Williamsburg will always have a big spot in our lives. We loved it all!

Just for comparison, I've mixed in some photos that we took at Colonial Williamsburg, right around the time the we moved here.  This one is from Solana's first time there, around 16 months old.

Her last time living there. 4 years. 

la la la, do to do…in our own world….

She blends right in...

Oh how she has grown. My little best friend. 

We're moving to NYC! 

What a difference 3 years makes. 

Our miracle Williamsburg boy! 

"Never jump off the side of the stairs."  That was rule while we lived there. But our last day there, it was on! 

Solana was a little nervous. She doesn't live as dangerously as Boston. But she still loved it.

And then Adam got into it, trying to see how high he could go.

Empty house selfie!  Thank you Williamsburg house!

Our last family photo in our house.  Being this together as a family is what made our home so special.

Adam locking up the house for the last time. 

So long Williamsburg condo. You gave us the best memories!

Our last week in Williamsburg...

The first week of September was the final week before the move. Our house was a war zone and the schedule was packed tight every day.  We tried to keep the stress controlled and the moving exhaustion to a minimum. And for the most part few did pretty good. I feel very grateful that I started downsizing our house and started packing 6 months prior to our move.  We had a long time to plan for it - we knew we were moving to NYC with like, 2 years notice - so, we definitely weren't caught by surprise.

The highlight of the week was the incredible party our dear friends the Stakers threw for us. It was perfect in every way. We have the greatest friends in Williamsburg, and even though it was hard to say goodbye, I know I will see most of them often.  I was bummed that some of the pictures were blurry, but I guess I know what everyone looks like…. but seriously we couldn't have been more blessed to know such incredible families. 

Our first piece of furniture we bought when got married. A old coffee table at Deseret Industries. It's been painted lots of colors since then. But Adam's declaration on the bottom has always remained. So we can't really get rid of it, even though we don't use it.  But, it is a nice sturdy table, so that is another reason we've kept it around.  It's currently on loan with Adam's parents, so, we'll have to reunite at some point.

Adam and Solana drove a U-haul down to his parents house. Solana loved riding shotgun!

The fabulous goodbye party!

The ladies of the 'burg.  Look at all those beautiful faces. I love them all!!!

I mean they just don't get any cuter than this.

The view from the moving truck. It was the fastest move in history. Everything was loaded within 20 minutes.  We were so excited to have it done early, and the kids were with grandparents, that we went and caught a movie. 

Saying goodbye to our car, the Polar Bear, who stayed in the family with Adam's parents.  Now we have our city legs!

The last shots of the our beloved Williamsburg home. 

As much as I disliked our outdated kitchen, I just had to post it for memory sake. 

Greatest 3 years of our life. Williamsburg you will be missed, but we will definitely be back to visit!