Might I highly recommend moving back to somewhere that you recently lived? Having moved several times in the last five years, I can say with great authority that this is the true way to move.
You can call someone (named Ralphie) and make her come pick you up at the airport. Then you can stay at her house for two days and have her feed you delicious meals and also lend you all the baby stuff her baby has just recently outgrown. This was very well planned on my part.
And the nice friends from church have brought us in dinner nearly every night since we arrived (and we’re talking some seriously good meals here).
You go furniture shopping and know where all the stores to check out are (and if you don’t, you have plenty of people to ask). And then you call some other friends and ask to borrow their truck to bring home your couch (so that you don’t have to pay more than 25% of the couch’s cost on DELIVERY, thank you very much). Those same friends offer you sheets (since yours haven’t arrived in the mail yet), a pack and play (since your crib hasn’t arrived yet), and some tall drawer sets to maximize your closet space.
If you’re Bart, you go wakeboarding on Saturday morning.
So, yes, the move went smoothly. The baby slept through most of the flight. We’ve bought a couch and a bed and a kitchen table. Ella’s crib arrived on Saturday and is all assembled. Bart’s job is going well. I have a washer and dryer in my very own apartment.
But most of all, I’m just happy to be back in Texas.
And Ella is happy to be here too.
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Some things are meant to be. So glad you are "home".
Moving to somewhere, that you know people has got to be the most enjoying. We are pondering a move and are stuck on the thought of moving back we're we are from and my fiancee passing up a big promotion or moving somewhere new and embracing the change. Big decisions!
I'm so glad you're back. I've missed your posts!
Yay! I'm so glad you guys were able to make this happen for yourselves. And Enna is still one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen.
I must say I love Texas, as well! Glad your move went smoothly. Enna is just adorable. And I love that you're teaching her young with the pacifier!
Love the longhorn pacifier. I moved back to Fallon after being gone for 18 years. I love being home again and yes it was just like I have never left. Good friends.
Ahh! Sweetest picture ever! I'm so glad things have gone smoothly. I can't say enough good things about the hospitality we received when we lived in Texas. So glad to hear you're doing well and getting settled.
The benefits go both ways! I already got to read a book that hasn't even been released…..that I really liked! Ahhhh- so nice!
And clearly you have your computer!!! Happy Anniversary! AND welcome "HOME"!!!
Glad it all went so well, definitely sounds like the way to move:)
Sounds like you guys are pretty happy! Congrats on being able to move back somewhere that I know you loved!
You KNOW the first thing I noticed was the clip, not the binky. 🙂 we might not be as happy…
Love that longhorn binky! Glad to hear you got moved safely and are being well cared for by church & friends :o)
such a cute picture. I'm glad the move went well – moving is so hard.
I'm super curious how the sell/ship everything move went, if you feel like sharing.
sweet little Texan… don't let her forget her Boston roots!
🙂
Wahoo!
Enna mostly looks happy to have the enormous binky, regardless of the variety.
Ha! Love the pacifier. NONE of my kids have ever taken one, don't know what I do wrong. Glad your move has gone so well.
Ha! Love the pacifier. NONE of my kids have ever taken one, don't know what I do wrong. Glad your move has gone so well.
I'm so glad you made it safe and sound! Yay for Texas!
xox
So glad the move went well! You sound so happy!
I'm so glad the move went safely for you! We moved to a small town 2 years ago and had my parents as well as good friends in the town already. It sure does make things easier, doesn't it? From introducing us to neighbours to babysitting our kids while Brad and started the unpacking process.
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Glad you're home. I'm still seeking my home.
So glad the move went well! And Enna is gorgeous! Congrats!