Moving to a New Place

The Move That Changed Everything

Almost four years ago, we packed up our life in the Midwest and moved to Colorado. It wasn’t a slow, soul-searching, romantic transition. It was more like: “What if we actually do it?” Followed by tacos. Followed by spreadsheets, house listings, resumes, and goodbye hugs.

We didn’t just want a new location. We wanted a new level. A fresh start. A challenge. We were thinking too small, and we knew it.

The decision felt fast, but the execution took months—selling our house, stepping away from our business (I still miss those cookies - IYKYK), finding jobs in totally different industries, hunting for a home in a more expensive market. It was messy. It was chaotic. And it was the best decision we ever made.

No Plan B

From the moment we made the decision, we were all in. No second-guessing. No backtracking. Just full speed ahead.

Waiting to land new jobs was stressful, but we didn’t waver. We knew something good was coming—we just didn’t know what it would look like yet.

The Hardest and the Sweetest Parts

Leaving friends and family? Brutal.

We told ourselves they'd visit all the time, that nothing would change, and honestly... LOL.

But what we gained? Perspective. Confidence. Faith.

We saw what life could be like when you expand your circle, your dreams, and your faith.

We walked into a completely new world and finally started to believe our big dreams were possible. We got to build this next version of life—together.

Life Since the Move

Everything has changed.

We’ve seen who stuck around. Who called. Who made the effort. I tried the W2 life, and two days in I knew it wasn’t for me (shocking no one).

We’ve bought a home, joined a church that quite literally changed our lives, and found ourselves in new careers we didn’t expect but now can’t imagine not doing.

Emotionally? It’s been a ride.

We’ve grown up.

We’ve gotten uncomfortable.

And just when we thought we’d pack up and move home, God made it clear—not yet.

We’re still here. Still building. Still learning.

What We Miss

Our people. Our families. All the babies we’ve barely gotten to snuggle.

And… the grass. Yes, the grass. If you know, you know. The Midwest has lush, perfect grass. Here? Not so much.

Also the slow pace. The “Midwest-nice” where strangers help each other without thinking twice.

And let’s be real—the grocery and housing prices.

What We Love Now

The sun. The no humidity. The mountains. The daily views that still stop us mid-sentence. The fact that people are always outside. Our independence. Our church family. The little-to-no bugs.

The quiet confidence that comes from doing something hard and surviving it.

We’re building a life here that we never could’ve imagined from where we started.

Thinking About Moving? Here’s What I’d Tell You..

Do it.

You can always move back. I used to think moving 45 minutes away for college counted. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.

You need to go somewhere new. Meet new people. Build your own rhythm. Learn what you’re made of. You’ll figure out quickly who’s in your life for the long haul and who was just a chapter.

But go into it knowing it’s going to be hard.

Making friends as an adult is weird and exhausting. We’ve been here almost four years and are still building our community. Maybe that part never ends. Maybe that’s the point.

You have to work at it. Put yourself out there. Join Facebook groups, book clubs, Bible studies. Try new churches. Say hi to strangers. You have to do the uncomfortable stuff to build a life that feels like home.

Would I Do It Again?

Yes. A million times yes.

We may stay forever or move again someday—but now we know we can. The world feels wide open in a way it never did before. And I think that’s exactly how life should feel.

– Nicole 🖤