On Saturday, Oct. 11th, we had a Going Away Party for any family and friends who wanted to drop by before we move.  Great family members helped out with making various soups and chilis.  My friend JoLyn helped bring rolls.  And my cousin Kari made some yummy cookies!  It worked out great, even if the turnout was less than expected.  We did have some friends drop by and family members (mostly from my mom's side of the family, although my cousin Lindsay's family did come down! And of course, Matt's side of the family :))  The kids had a grand time playing out on the playground. (We held this at the condo clubhouse.)  My awesome cousin, Elisabeth, came up from college and took pictures for us so we could have some documentation of who came.  It was a good time with yummy food.  And I was SO glad when it was over. (I had great stress over making sure we had enough soup and things.  It's hard when you have no real idea how many people are coming!)

Really, it was pretty low-key with us just chatting and eating.  So, onto the pictures!