Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Big News in the Bell House….

 We’re Moving!

Where?

Well…

*It was voted #3 in “Safest of Nation’s 100 Largest Cities” in 1996,

*It was also named the number one college sports town by Sports Illustrated in 2003.

*In 2004 it was named the healthiest city in America by Men's Journal magazine.

*It was named Most Romantic U.S. City by USAWeekend.com, February, 2006

*It was ranked 2nd Best place in the Country for Education: Forbes, December, 2007

*The summers are supposed to be absolutely beautiful. Then winters, on the other hand, well….I better pack a warm coat.

*It’s 768 miles from Little Rock and the people there probably don’t say “ya’ll”.

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Madison, Wisconsin…..Here we come!

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12 comments:

  1. rachelMay 19, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    SO EXCITING!!!! congratulations!! and you'll have SNOW!!! yah!!!!!

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  2. amywelbornMay 19, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    You better keep saying ya'll!!!;)

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  3. nancyMay 19, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, congratulations!!! We'll miss y'all so much here...even though we don't really see y'all, but still, you know what I mean! Can't wait to hear all about the moving plans.

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  4. Beth AnnMay 19, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Holy Smokes - so exciting!!! And I love all the stats...who knew Madison was so impressive ;)

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  5. JuleeMay 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    WOW! This will be such a fun adventure but I know your family will miss you so much! Good luck!

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  6. The Cates FamMay 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    congrats you guys!!!

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  7. AshWadMay 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Hooray for the Midwest(sorta)!!! Um yes - you will need some awesome snow boots and a HEAVY winter coat. As brutal as the winters are - they are GORGEOUS!! Congratulations!! :)

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  8. The Nelson FamilyMay 22, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Congratulations!! That's awesome. They're going to love you guys. "Big hair" and everything! So good to visit with you guys tonight. A fun and unexpected evening!

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  9. hannahMay 25, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    so happy for you guys. i've always wanted to up and move. i LOVE packing boxes. and cleaning out old stuff. it's such a good way to get rid of the junk we accumulate over the years and never really use.

    i need to get my numbers to you soon! don't leave without helping me!! ;)

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  10. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    BRRRRRR, but a big congrats!!

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  11. Rebecca (Sam's wife)May 30, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    so exciting! you will love the midwest! this southerner sure does and can't wait to move back! you will appreciate the south more, but the winters are so nice too! once you get used to it and you will be shocked that nothing shuts down when it snows! it is really nice! congrats!

    oh and check out cheese curds! so good!

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  12. DaveJune 5, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Matt certainly won't help the most romantic ranking but will make up for it in the best sports town ranking. Can't wait to visit you guys. Petty and I are already planning a trip.

    --Dave

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