Life is a journey, a series of paths chosen, hurdles overcome, some peaks and valleys but, ultimately we all share the drive and desire to be happy. As a family we have moved from Long Beach to Ventura and then Tehachapi, California. Tehachapi offered us the opportunity to be close to our family, to share holidays, talks, dinners and to have their support in our day to day lives. It was this presence that made the decision to move to Juneau even tougher. We would be leaving behind a great, wonderful group of family members who mean the world to us.

We had a hard time breaking the news to them, letting them know that we would be moving nearly 3,000 miles away. Upon sharing the news with them, we were overwhelmed by the support. They just wanted to see us happy and knew that we needed to do whatever was best for us. They supported our move and helped us with everything in preparing for our departure.

I want our family to know how much we miss them, how much we love them and how often little Noah talks about each and every one of them. He talks about his Auntie weeah, Umcle Ed, Hamma, Rachel, Ammy Jo and Pappa Dave. We may have a little distance between us and the people that we care so much about but, we think of them often and we will be making regular trips back to see them down in California... Ed, Leah, Rachel, Hannah, Jo and Dave, we miss you and will see you soon.