See You Again...A Farewell to the Kandiahs

My heart is so heavy.

They've been our neighbors for as long as we've lived in our neighborhood. That's almost eight years. We've gotten really close these last few years. The Kandiahs are the neighbors you can count on. And trust. From our house...to theirs...our kids have played together countless hours. When we needed a break...or they needed one...we traded kids and always knew they were well taken care of and even fed.

The early days

But now they're leaving. They're moving to New York for a new chapter in their lives. I'm both happy and excited for them, yet sad as I will miss them dearly.  It is bitter sweet.  I know Buddy Roller will miss them. And The Hubs too. No doubt. They are a part of our family. And that's real talk.

Then

Now

Earlier today, during their last day playing together, the conversation between eight year old Aveney and five year old Buddy Roller went like this.  After looking at each other for a few minutes, Roller said:

Do you want to go to a new place?

She shook her head no.

I'm gonna miss you.

She was speechless and continued to play.

I'm gonna miss you guys.

Halloween years ago

Last Halloween

In a tribute to them and all the good times we've had...from going trick-or-treating, to exchanging Christmas presents, to just playing outside and being silly...here's how they roll!

They're good neighbors. Great people.  Really great people.  This isn't goodbye. We will see them again. We've already talked about taking a trip to see them. I'm going to miss you Kandiah family.

See you again...