Day Dreaming

As I had left a comment on Angie's blog regarding visiting Casper (Wyoming that is), let me fill some of you in as to what is happening in Casper. I really don't know what is happening in Casper! HAHA!

Chris and I talk frequently about picking up and going somewhere, making a life away from Oklahoma. Chris was born and raised here and never has really been out much. I was practically raised here and hasn't been out much either. I have always dreamed of moving north to the mountains like Montana or Wyoming with my big ranch with horses, etc. Now, as I have expressed before...I didn't marry the cowboy I always dreamed of (I married someone much better!), therefore there won't be a "big ranch" on the green mountainside with a bunch of horses. Chris wants to move somewhere where the climate is cooler year round & I am totally for that.

Of course, there are a few fears...
1. Parents are increasing in age, just as we all are, but the "elderly" require some extra tending to. With my personality, I want to be able to ensure they get the proper care they deserve as well as have earned for raising us.
2. Raelee has already started school and Christalynn is right behind her. I don't want them to get established in a school with all their friends to up and leave. At this age, I guess it really doesn't matter, but it's just the thought of making them "fit in" again.
3. Chris and I have never been far away from mommy and daddy. We have no idea what we are getting into and that is what scares us the most! Who would get a job first? Where would we get a job? Where to live..in town, outside of town? How much money will we need? Who would watch the kids when need a break/date?

We are very blessed where we are, but we don't want to look back on life and say "I wish we would have done that when we had the chance". Granted, do we really have the chance now considering economy, etc. We have family that are willing to take care of our kids when needing a date night, or quickly take younger kids while taking the older kids to practices. I definitely don't want to take them for granted! I am very thankful for them!!! We both have very good jobs here, especially considering our jobs are family oriented and allow us "freedom" to partake in activities for our family.

Do I really think Chris and I will ever move...doubtful. We definitely will NOT do any moving prior to us visiting the place. So, our goal for our summer vacation is to visit Casper, Wyoming to see if it is a place to make for the Green Family. So smooth out any ruffled feathers, it is just a dream for now!