We've Moved!!!

Finally, after 9 months, we sold our house, packed up, and moved to our new home!

God is good. His plans were completed in His time, and for that we are grateful. He knew what was best for us...which home we would end up purchasing, and you know what? We love the home He chose for us!!! We are settling in quite well. We have most of the boxes unpacked, but there are still some in the basement and in the garage. We'll get there though. This new home has the same square feet as our old home, but there's a lot less storage space (mainly closets), so it's been an adjustment for us. We're getting rid of things we no longer 'need', and it feels good to clean out and live with less!!

The truck was enormous...the biggest 18 wheeler they had...and yup, we filled it up!


It was amazing how hard they worked, and how well they packed the truck!




They were picking up boxes and furniture like it was nothing!


This is my Lane hope chest...my wedding gift from Edward. Alone it's heavy, but it was FILLED with things, so it was extremely heavy. Poor guys!


Check out how they carried the boxes. Ingenious! No back pain that way.


Sweet-Pea cried ALL day long. She was going to miss her room a lot. She's fine now, she loves her new room, and those tears are a thing of the past...but I'm glad I captured them on film!


Lionel was glad to leave his room. He outgrew it, and was looking forward to a newer bigger room with 'real' walls and a big closet!


This was our living room...but when we purchased this house initially, it was the garage. We put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this home and we had many happy years here. We WILL miss it, but the memories will be coming with us...along with a gazillion photos. =)


Hallway from the dining room leading to our school room and the in-law apartment where my Dad lived when he was with us.


I think this is the room I'll miss the most. This was the kitchen I designed myself. I loved this kitchen...it had all the bells and whistles in such a small space. It had decorative shelves, places specifically designed for my backing needs, 2 huge pantries, a work station (just past the fridge) and lots more.




The stairway leading up to the bedrooms and tons of storage space.


The master bedroom with it's big closet.


The in-law kitchen. This was the perfect size for my Dad. We took the fridge with us as an extra. =)


In-law bedroom, looking into the in-law living room.


That was a wonderful home, we loved it and yet we were ready to move on. As Edward says...since the house was 50+ years old, he is excited to be walking away from all the 'little' projects that need doing on an older home. Our new home is brand new, and Edward has traded in his tools and paint brush for a hammock! =)

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Our closing was the day we moved out. The kids slept over at their grandparents' house that evening, so Edward and I had time to hang a few curtains and clean out a bit before the movers arrived the next morning...bright and early. Unfortunately though, we had to sleep on the hard floor since we had no furniture. Ouch!! We should have taken advantage and slept in a hotel, but we had so much work to do, so we figured 'why spend the money'?!? Between the hard floor and the excitement of moving in, I think we got about 3 hours of sleep that night!

The first thing I did was put this verse on the wall of our home..."As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." I hope we can live up to it...it's a great reminder as we pass through this doorway EVERY day!


We hung the curtains in our living room...I ironed them, but they weren't perfect. They're much better now after hanging there for 2 weeks. =)


The dining room curtains also got hung up thanks to Edward!


Early the next day look what arrived at our front door! The truck was packed FULL to the brim and I'm surprised that after opening these doors, everything didn't simply fall out! Not one thing broke in the move, incredible huh? That's a sign of good packing and great movers.


Our living room the morning of the move...


Moving in. I didn't get many photos since I had to direct them where to go with each box and every piece of furniture. It was exhausting but fun. These movers were SO MUCH FUN to work with...great guys!


A few days later we brought our dog home from the spa. Cody is slowly adjusting to life in the new house and I think he loves it almost as much as we do.


The only room that's mostly done is the living room, so for now that's the only photo you're going to get. =) We have lots more to unpack, lots of things to hang on the walls etc. In time I'll add photos. For now, that's it.





We are so excited to be starting this next chapter in our lives. We are truly blessed and we Praise God for these blessings!!

To my family and friends...if you're in the neighborhood, come visit and enjoy a cup of coffee with me. I'd love to see you, and share our new home with you!!