In August we'll be moving to Las Vegas!
For those that just read my blog and don't hear from us much in the real world this might seem a little random but it really has been a long decision process. I didn't want to blog about it until we had officially decided. Ever since Bracken graduated with his Bachelors from SUU in 2006 he has had the thought of going to law school in the back of his mind. It just didn't feel like the right time to go when he graduated. Last year we thought about it again and decided that Bracken should take the steps to go to law school. Then when the time came to apply he would be able to if it felt right. He took the LSAT last June and started applying to law school in October. We started hearing back from schools in February. Bracken had many choices of where to go and we narrowed it down to ASU, Gonzaga, and Creighton. We had heard back from a lot of schools when Bracken felt like he should apply to UNLV. So he sent that application in late.
At the end of March we took a trip to ASU. We both loved the trip, felt good about the law school and of course loved the sunny weather while it was snowing back home. While we were traveling home it felt like that would be the place we'd end up but we figured we'd still think about it for a week or so. When we got home there was a letter from the UNLV admissions office. He got accepted and got a scholarship. Well...that changed our thoughts. UNLV is closer to family and now considerably cheaper. We mulled over ASU or UNLV for a couple weeks. Then took the trip to Las Vegas. Although the trip was much shorter and not the fun vacation like Phoenix was we felt good about it. So now after about six months of going back and forth of if we are going or not and where we have finally decided-Las Vegas!
Having that decision made feels so nice. It's nice to know what city you are going to move to in three months and spend the next four years (at least) in. Now to get down to the actual work of moving. We put our house up for sale and we've had a few showings. Hopefully it'll sell before we leave so we don't have to pay mortgage and rent. I've been researching housing and before I know it we'll be packing. I'll miss our house, our neighborhood, our ward and being so close to Bracken's family but I guess a new adventure awaits so here we come!
15 comments:
This is exciting news! Good luck with all your moving plans! It will be fun to hear about all your adventures in Vegas!
We are going to miss you guys!! I am so sad to hear you are leaving- but what a great adventure! We get to Vegas about every other year (we were going to go in August, but we may be getting another baby in December) We will have to look you guys up!
I'm so excited for you guys, but I do feel bad that you have to move. What a long process.
The pictures are so cute. We sure miss Hayes & Kamri. Hopefully we'll see you guys this summer, but ??? tickets don't come cheap. Lucky that you'll be able to drive home.
This is wonderful news! What a great spot to go and find a new adventure! We are THRILLED For you you guys!!!
How exciting to take that next step in life!!! But on the other hand, it will be sad to see you go. We'll have to party it up this summer while the kids ride bikes in the evening.
Congratulations! We wish you guys the best of luck.
Congrats! That is great news. What an accomplishment to be accepted into so many different law schools!
Man, that's so nice that he got a scholarship and everything. I hope your house sells quickly, I know what it's like having that and rent to pay! Not fun. Good luck, I hear people LOVE Vegas. I know Rachel Munns did.
Congrats you guys! I know it's been a seriously long process. We really need to get together before we all head out into the big, bad world.
Way to go you guys!!! We are sad you aren't coming to AZ. But I know it feels great to make a decision and feel good about it. Good Luck and keep us posted on your fun adventures in NV.
wow vegas baby! sounds like fun! we will have to get together before you leave utah good luck iwth all the packing - if you need help let me know-
That is so great, good for you guys! I have to be honest, i am a little sad but now we have friends in Vegas we can come and play. Do you like how I am already inviting ourselves over;) How exciting to make such a big move. If you guys need help moving make sure you let us know, Riley would love to help, lol:) Good luck with the sell!
That's awesome that you're moving to Vegas! Too bad you didn't go to Creighton, 'cause that's where I will be for the next three years. It's fun moving for grad school, huh? Well good luck!
well that is just downright sad.. You guys will be missed. YOu will love the constant warm weather I'm sure
Congrats! That is so exciting!!! How amazing to get accepted into so many different law schools!!! Good luck with the craziness of moving with kids....
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