So.

I have been a little bit at a loss for words lately, and now my friggin-frackin' computer won't recognize my camera to let me download pictures.  (Can I say, I really hate Windows Vista?)

So.

Even though it's not 100% official (more like 99%), I'm going to bust out with the big news anyway, because I'm getting tired of waiting.

NO, I AM NOT PREGNANT.

Ryan is going to be taking a job out of state that is supposed to last for about 12-18 months.  Yes, I have repeatedly told him that I was not going to be moving anymore, BUT this is more like an extended vacation.  And when you figure out where we're going, you'll understand why I was willing.

And just in case you're special and need another hint:

The way it's supposed to work is that we won't have to pack up our house here or rent it out or anything, so I can come back every little while for all of the various doctor appointments that should be spreading out a little more in the future.  Ryan will be going out every week and maybe getting to come home on the weekends; I will not be going out with the kids until at least the first week of June, and then it just depends on the health issues getting calmed down with my two little ones.

I am planning on some R&R out there, let me tell ya.
MAYBE even some surfing!  ha ha ha  I would certainly have to get that on film, wouldn't I?

So start planning your vacations now while you have someone to stay with for free out there, ok?

Comments

[Jenny]

How fun! We go to San Diego (Carlsbad, to be exact) every other summer for Dave's extended-family reunion. We spend a week at a hotel on the beach, and just hang out by the ocean all day. We'll be heading that way August 4-8th, so maybe we can see you!

I LOVE Coronado Island, Balboa Park,and, of course, the BEACH. I even took some pics in front of the temple once, and they turned out just like a postcard.

You should definitely find some beauty and relaxation there, in the city of perfect weather. It will be a well-deserved vacation, for sure. So happy for you!

[Amber]

Warren has a sister in LA that's long overdue for a visit from the Grannis fam so you can almost count on seeing us! And how can you pass up San Diego? I mean, come on, the place is GORGEOUS! I am so totally jealous right now! Well...vacillating between that and utter depression over losing you for a year! Whatever will I do if all my go-to gals keep disappearing? First Elizabeth and now you? I'm gonna go cry now and eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's.

[Regan]

Oh, wow! What a fun adventure for your family!

[Devin]

Good thing you didn't make this announcement on April 1st. Nobody would have believed you.

[Tricia]

I'm so happy for you - how exciting! You need something special like this after the year you guys have had.

[sassybutt friend Misty]

ummmm...I know I'm sposed to be happy for you, but I can't help being too sad for ME!!!! WAH---WAH----WAH----!!! Karyna, come help me kidnap her until we can either convince her to stay or take us with her!!!!!.....OK, I promise no more outbursts or protests...I'm happy for you, really....really I am...really..;)

[Erin]

Wow! That's pretty exciting news! I agree with previous comment...you guys deserse some fun in the sun and hopefully some great family times in a whole new environment...just need to get (AND KEEP) you all healthy!! :) Looks like you guys are getting there though.

[Kristi]

How exciting!!! The beach sounds absolutely fabulous...I hope you enjoy it!