The time was Right!

A sense of peace....every bone in my body has told me that moving was the right thing to do. The timing wasn't ideal for Nathan, but we've managed.

Back in the fall the residents of Maloit Park met with a school board member, the superintendent and CFO of the school district regarding the sale of 100 acres of Maloit Park to the town of Minturn. The sale of the land would give the town access rights to water, while the school district land would become more valuable. Further development came a few weeks ago when a land development proposal sign was posted at the entrance of Maloit Park. The sign stated "mixed use" including several amenities. Of course this came as a surprise to the residents.

Further confirmation that moving was coming at the right time came from an article in today's Vail Daily. The title of the article reads "Minturn set to vote on annexation Wednesday". The article states that 100 acres will be annexed into the town boundaries. Furthermore, "45 acres could be developed ."

The question remains who would develop the land. Some speculate that Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy would occupy the former Minturn Middle School and that the school would become a dorm.

Meanwhile, 90% of the Maloit Park home has been moved to Eagle. We've reserved a moving truck for Saturday, April 16th. Nathan and I will move the remaining contents. A moving company is scheduled for Monday, April 18th to move the big furniture. Moving will take place during my spring break. The challenge we'll face after moving will be driving Logan to and from school for the next 5 weeks. Nathan will drive east 45 minutes to drop Logan off at school, then drive 20-25 minutes west to work. I will drive east for 25 minutes to work. In the afternoon, I will continue east another 20-25 minutes to Minturn. Then drive west 45 minutes home. It's a lot of driving and time on the road, but it will allow Logan to finish his 3rd and final year at Pooh Corner. Other than some short summer camps, Logan will spend his summer home.

Last weekend, Logan was excited to ride his bike and scooter in the driveway and along the recreational paths in Eagle Ranch. We've also visited 2 parks in the area. It feels like spring in Eagle with all the snow melted while Minturn still has piles and piles for Logan to romp in. Since daylight savings, Logan has played outside in the snow after school. He's been able to participate in both winter and spring activities! He's a lucky kid!