Sunday, May 1, 2011

We Have Arrived, "Clovis, CA"

Another Move..
As many of our fellow Dental students have also experienced not too many things turn out as you plan, especially when it comes to buying out another Doctor when his practice is for sale. We absolutely loved Bend, OR, the people, the dental practice, our church, the weather everything that this Beautiful place has to offer.
But once again when it came time to buy the 2 practices the purchase price was drastically higher than what was initially agreed. It was a "Huge" risk that we were not willing to take. So within a matter of 2 months we sold our home and made a choice to start from scratch and build our own practice Powell Pediatric Dentistry in Fresno, CA. Our time in Bend, OR was a wonderful 16 months and we wouldn't trade it for anything. Even though the practice purchase didn't happen the experience, education & growth Brent gained by working there is "Priceless"
16 months ago I never thought we would be ordering another ABF or even moving Again.
Well Here it goes...

The Beauty has Arrived
Yes, that's snow in October
It may have slowed us down since we were packing 
Octover 26th, 27th, 28th, & 29th till about 3 :00 am each day
While trying to pack & prepare for our move Brent was still working for the Pediatric Practice here in Bend & Redmond, OR.
Someone had to bring home the "Bacon" to cover all these moving expenses
It sure was a Beautiful & Calm Snow
I am going to miss this Beautiful Place
"WoW"
Let's hope Brent's packing job makes it to Clovis.
Clovis, CA we have arrived
So we bought another Home it was a model so we were waiting a few days for the driveway to be laid.
So for a few days we stayed with my parents. We arrived in CA on November 1st and the next day Brent was already off to work for a Pediatric Dental Surgery center  in Visalia, CA. It's about an hour commute and will be working there while we build Powell Pediatric Dentistry
Arriving at another new home.
This is a little hard for me to accept since both Brent &I grew up in the same home our entire life.
And my sweet little Kaedyn is already on Home #6 (including a hotel stay for almost 2 months)
I Love our Matching Outfits :)
Carrying the sweet little Princess over the threshold into her new home
Hanging out on the Beautiful "Hard"wood floors.
Our new couches won't be arriving for about 2 months.
Ouchy!!! Here's to come achy bones.

Our Home in Bend Oregon

Saying Goodbye to our Beautiful Home in Bend, Oregon
We were so Grateful that it sold in less than 2 weeks, but still so sad to Move :(
We Loved all the Space
4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bath
3,407 sqft
Huge 3 Car Garage/Part RV garage & Shop Area
The main reason Brent had to buy this home :)
Gorgeous Home Fenced & Backs To Common Area In River Rim With Park & Walking Trails.Slate Entry,Vlted Great Room W/Hardwd Flrs In The Kitchen,Dining & Hallway.Gourmet Kitch W/Granite Counters,S/S Appl. Alderwood Cabinets W/Under/Over Lighting.Mstr W/His/Hers Closet,Bathrm W/Soaking Tub & Dbl Sinks. Large Bonus Rm Off Master. 
Entryway
Office/Study
Most Amazing Kitchen Ever!!!!
Family Room
Kaedyn Brook's Precious Pink Room
Saying goodbye to another adorable Bedroom
The kiddos rooms were huge, I sure am going to miss all the space.
Sweet Baby Colby's Bedroom
So sad, he will not be growing up in the home that he was brought home to.
Kiddos Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Love, Love, Love
The 600 sq ft addition off of the Master
Half Scroopbooking/Craft room for me, 
 Half exercise room for Brent
The Laundry Room
Loved all the Storage.....
The Gorgeous Common Area Behind Our Home

The Month of December

Old Town Clovis Christmas Parade
As you can see the kiddos had a blast.
They actually did, the photos just don't show it...

Wow the weather sure was warmer than we have been used to for the last 7 Christmas Parades. 
Last year in Bend, OR in was in the teens.. And most years it was completely freezing in Cleveland, OH
Colby Bear's,
Say What? Face :)
A favorite bedtime activity
(Clean) panties on the head.
They think they are so funny, & they just laugh at each other.
Colby's 1st Waffle. Still no teeth yet, gotta use those gums
So Serious & So Excited
We had two fun Christmas Parties this Year. 
Yeah more times to see Santa Clause
Kaedyn Was a Huge Fan...
Colby Was NOT...
Once Again at another Party
Kaedyn Loved Him...
Colby did NOT...
Sunday Outfits
Sweet Little Colby's First December
Do You Here What I Here?
Gotta Love the Colby Funny Faces
The Yummy Food
At The Powell Family Christmas Party
Christmas Eve 
Christmas Pajamas
Kaedyn was so Excited this year for the traditions.
Everyone got a new pair of PJ's & an Ornament.
And she was so sweet writing a note to Santa, putting out the Cookies and Cocoa & sprinkling tiny carrots for his Reindeer. 
She made sure they were all tiny carrots so the Reindeer didn't choke if they ate them too fast :)
Christmas Morning
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every night we must say these words to one another.
It's Kaedyn's Rule....