MOVED

We moved a week ago, today. Joel and I both feel like it's been a month. Not sure what that means, but I'm guessing it feels that way because we've been going non-stop since we've moved in. Now we know why retired people move into condos...there's nothing to do.

One of the benefits that people mention, always, when buying an older home is "character." Yep, got a ton of it. But, there is always a flip side. We've figured out many nuances of our new home (that we love, by the way) and some are: master bath toilet keeps running unless you flip up the flusher handle, about 60 percent of the windows actually open, the basement seems to be a tad damp so a dehumidifier is running constantly, many doors are "swollen" and don't close very easily, the master bath shower door doesn't stay closed unless you gently prod the handle from the inside, etc, etc.

We are still getting situated, it's a slow process and we joke that by August 31, we will be completely moved in (i.e. our garage/storage unit will be emptied of all boxes).

I can't say all this without mentioning the amazing amount of generous help that we had on moving day. I was a bit overwhelmed as I was supposed to be telling all these people what to do when I was simply stunned they were all at my house, helping ME! It was such a blessing and very much appreciated. We began moving Saturday, about 9 AM and was "finished" about noon. Granted, Joel and I had WED-FRI to move lots of little things.

driveway + north yard

Where we hang, our back yard

looking north from our backyard
(there's a park right through the trees!)

Can a 4yo get water-logged? I'm not kidding...

The reality...of a yard...is setting in...weed picking + pruning
will become a staple in my life. Hopefully my mostly
helpful 4yo will agree + participate w/ me :)

This is just funny - Sam has a rough life and wants
everyone to know it :)

Sam looking at me, while I yell at him to not
eat the flowers...again. Sam is part billy goat.