Moving Bella Back to College

When we brought Bella home from college in May, three months felt like such a long time that we'd get to have her home with us. But three months in the summer feels so different than even one month in the winter. It just goes so fast! The day before move-out/move-in, we spent some time together at a favorite coffee shop.

In the days leading up to her departure, the front hallway started to fill.

Not gonna lie, I got a little teary each time I walked by.

Sam came up with us to help move her in. She's in the exact same dorm and room with the exact same roommate. Things went so well last year, why change up a good thing? 

After we got her unpacked, we took a walk and got something to eat at a restaurant near campus. 

The restaurant we ate at was called "Brothers". There was also a "Brothers" in La Crosse where Andy and I met and went to college. Turns out, the flags hanging from the ceiling each listed a location of one of their restaurants and we were sitting right in front of the one that said "La Crosse, WI". 

We took some photos together, because why not?

And eventually we had to say our goodbyes.

I was still sad like last year, but also feel like I did a lot better. 

It also helped that we still had Sam with us. We chatted with him throughout the car ride home and it felt comforting still having him with us. 

I'm praying that Bella, Sam, and all their friends have an amazing sophomore year!