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We Made it!

We made it to Arizona! We have had quite a busy summer trying to get here. In our last few weeks in Colorado we got to see lots of family and friends. Then while Alex finished up work at Playco, Bentley and I spent some time in New Mexico with my family. It was great because My older sister was also able to come for a visit with her kids and we got to do lots of fun things together!












When Alex finished up he came to NM, where we then carpooled to Arizona. For the first week we stayed at my Boss's guest house because our apartment wasn't ready, Bentley loved the pool there and her dogs:) When we got into our apartment my wonderful father in law drove down the moving truck with the rest of our stuff.


So far we are doing great in Arizona. The apartment is smaller than we were planning, but we were able to get a 9 month lease which is awesome because Alex's program is only 9 months and we don't know if we will be staying in Tempe or not when he graduates. Plus we are super close to my sister,  and close to campus (there is a shuttle that picks up right down the street from us).  So far our ward is also nice, Alex got put into to Elders Quorum Presidency. 

Alex is liking school, it is definitely keeping him Busy, but he is enjoying learning new things and meeting lots of new people.
Alex's first day of Graduate School
I have been working at Flip Dunk, which is a Trampoline Park/ Gymnastics gym. I teach mostly the little kids and beginner gymnastic classes. It is nice because they work around Alex's school schedule. And Bentley absolutely loves it there and they love him, so if I do end up taking him with me its not a problem:)

Bentley is doing great so far, we are still working on making some friends for him in the area, but he loves going to the Library, the pool, gymnastics and of course hanging out with aunt Chelsy:) 


Exciting announcement....


Bentley is going to be a big Brother! We are super excited, and still trying to get Bentley to understand the idea of being a big brother.  I am due beginning of April, so far it has been a pretty easy going pregnancy, there are good days and bads days, and I still get some morning sickness but I'm hoping i'm passed the worst of it.

Anyway, All is well and Happy in the Richards household! We sure miss Colorado but we are making the most of our time here in Arizona!

Love always 
Alex, Lezlie, and Bentley

































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  1. The Triplett FamilySeptember 22, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Congratulations! Sounds like you're adjusting well. We miss you guys!

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