Baby Jacob(Peterson) on Shannon's Harley!

Thanksgiving in October

Saturday night at 8:30 and I am saying goodbye to my friends and family. It is allot harder then I thought. I figured we would ride off into the sunset and nothing would change. I would always here the laughter in the garage,the kids screaming at the play station or my father and his friend trying to out talk each other. I'm not sure this will all set in until I am sitting alone one afternoon trying to unpack and get our home together. It might not hit until I see James walk through my front door in December. Until then, I will go along for the ride.Am I scared, Ah Yeah! I think I just came to the realization that I am . Can I do this again, can I leave my friends and family,the what if's or could'a , should'a, would'a's. I know that there is a plan out there and I need to follow it. Sometimes I laugh at myself, it's not like I am leaving forever or moving around the world, but Alaska is pretty far from home.
I want to THANK everybody who came out tonight, My family Fletch,Kerrie and her beautiful daughter and son,Chris,Sheila,Rich and Jess! My favorite uncle in the world, Wesly, I am holding you to your promise! My brother and his wife Tami and my parents whom seem to always be just a yell away....for now. Rodney, my offer still stands and you always have a place in the north. I love you all very much.
Much love to you all.....
Shannon

7 days and counting

Wow, 7 days and we are off on the mad adventure. I think this last week will be a bit emotional, but I will keep it together because I don't think of it as goodbye, but more of "See you soon"!
We found a place in Eagle River, AK. It is 15 miles east of Anchorage and seems like a nice area. A sweet $1325.00 a month for a 3 bedroom 1 bath joint. Nothing like giving a stranger $1325.00 at a Wells Fargo. I am just very very pleased to have found a place. It snows in Anchorage a little this time of year. All of our personal goods are in Anchorage already. Less then two weeks. Huge shock here! It is scheduled to be delivered to the new house on the 7th. It's amazing the thought of having my stuff ready for me. A bit different from last time when we waited for 3 weeks. Ahh, and my harley is safe in his crate for all of you that were worried. Whoosh!
We had Karter's football banquet tonight and I did shed a few tears. We have meet so many wonderful people and families that it is had to leave them. I find it odd in life how God brings people into your life and then out. I try to take something from all the people I love and hope that it will make me a stronger and better person. I feel I have gained so much from all of the families on Karters team. Know you will be missed and I hope we all still keep in touch. Again, we have an extra room and it can be used!
Things are good here at the house, cramped, but we all are getting along. I am sure although that the parents will be happy to have thier life back. We just had my mom's "59th" birthday and enjoyed cheescake from the cheescake factory (Dr. Peterson's favorite resturant). A small buzz had by all from the sugar.
We had a great time Saturday with my office family. Good food and lots of laughter. I truely love them each for their gifts and the support they have given me. I know it will be hard to leave them for awhile as I settle into the new life, but they will always have a special place in my heart. Know that I love each of you and take care of my "Boy wonder" he has been very good to me and I cherish the time we have had together.But also know, behind every super hero is his wife! Sara, I love you and will miss our dailey chats.
So you are now up to date on the Davis home front. Tomorrow is another day and you never know what adventure, ok trouble I can get into!
Love to you all!
Shannon

What happened to the time?

As I sit here tonite it is all rushing through my head that 2 weeks from today, we will be on our way. It has really gone fast. Maybe to fast. There are still people I want to see and spend time with and where can I fit it in? Jill and I really enjoyed Curtis Stigers! What a wonderful artist he is. He is hosting another concert in December for the holiday's and if you can get tickets, go. You will enjoy it so much. I would have to say out of all 7 concerts of his I have been to (Not counting high school) this was by far the best! I really enjoyed catching up with Jill and all her adventures with 4 kids. How she does it and works full time for Dr. Nelson, I will never know.

I have been very stressed trying to find us a rental in the great frozen north over the past week and I may have just done it tonite. I hope all works out and my next note to you will be of the new diggs. It's nothing fancy, but it's a roof and hey, it's under $1500.00 a month.

We are all off the our last BSU game on friday and that will be hard, but we can hope the ESPN is working in Alaska.
Saturday night we are having dinner with Dr. Peterson,Sara and all my co-workers. I am looking forward to that very much. We always have fun and allot of laughter. As I type, my heart tightens of the thought of leaving my office family. I will miss you all so much and mostly all the post-it notes I get from Dr. on a weekly basis. Maybe he can mail me a few for old times sake. :)

I am off to watch late nite TV with my retired father, the time we have together while everyone is sleeping is priceless to me, even if we have to watch old black and white westerns.

Love to you all
S

Moving in with your parents at 38?

We are all out of the rental and living with my parents. 38 years old and moved home. Nice! 5 people 2 dogs and 2 bedrooms makes the word of the week " Personal bubble". Tony,Karter and I are all in the little bedroom with my "Aero" bed. Fantastic I might add and the dogs are in their kennels outside. It's killing me. I miss them so much. We are getting everything together and seems like it was just yesturday we wanted the federal job, now it's 2 weeks away.
I have started looking for a rental and it's been hard. Lots of people and few rentals it seems. I am praying that it will all work out.
I will post some photos of the move later in the week, that was fun...The harley was the hardest thing to see go. I miss it already.
I am off tomorrow for a girls night out in downtown Boise, My friend Jill and I are going to see Curtis Stigers! My father in-law will be proud, I am supporting the democrats as this is a fundraiser for "Obama". I am paying $30 bucks for this concert. That will show Oprah her money means nothing! Funny when we moved to Alaska the last time, I saw him 2 weeks befor I left. I know we will have a great time together and enjoy the music!
Until next time !
S