Whew, we did it! Last Saturday, we moved from our suburban first home out to a little bitty town in the country. Robert says it's not rural enough to really be the country, but the way I see it our new town is surrounded on three sides by farms and the other side by a big mountain. Our house is in a typical cul-de-sac type development within walking distance to the cutest downtown ever. I don't think I could really be happier with the shopping situation here - in just my first walking sweep of a couple of the main streets, I found two womens and kids consignment clothing shops, an antique store, two local bookstores, a tea/ice cream/chocolate shop, a paper-crafting store, an italian cafe and a thai food place. Today we visited the library, which is just a stone's throw away from all of the above.
We have been welcomed by our ward (the RSP brought over a plate of still-warm-from-the-oven cookies today) and by the weather (two fabulous thunder-and-lightning storms since we've been here). Oh, and on day two of letting the cats outside for the first time in their lives, poor Gromit has had a run-in with two of the neighbors' dogs - almost every single one of our fence-neighbors, on either side, to the back, and at least one of the back corners, has a really big dog. It's a sink-or-swim situation, I'm afraid, for our poor feline friends. I think they will be learning the boundaries of our yard pretty quickly.
The house is shaping up, too, though there are still a few boxes here and there in just about every room. Don't even talk to me about the garage (i.e. Move-in Central); that's a project for later. We set up the kids' toys, our beds, clothes, and bathrooms - yes, that's right, that's bathrooms, plural, as in we no longer have to do potty dances in the hallway - and the kitchen, so we're settled as well as we can be for now.
We do miss our good, good friends (oh, my goodness, can I just tell you how amazing ... while Robert and I packed up the truck, a few of our friends took turns with the kids - all day long - and brought dinner and breakfast, and I just don't even know how to express my gratitude. I mean, most people have to beg or hire that kind of help; to me, it is just handed. Is it really possible to be so blessed with such outstanding friends?) ... but all in all, I do think we'll be very happy here.
Pictures. Soon. I promise. For real this time.
02 July 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
I just had an entire "so happy and smiling and then crying" moment as I read this. I miss you oh so much.....but I couldn't be happier for your new home and perfect downtown. I also can't wait to come see you. I am going to pretend that it's just another day when I happen to be driving by, unshowered and in need of some fresh thyme, and then I'll just drive 45 minutes to get there. love you so much.
I'm glad to hear you are loving your new house...my sister and I plan to head out to Mud Moutain Dam sometime during the summer, it's right outside of Enumclaw (if not in it). I'll let you know when we go, it's a great park, with a fountain for the kids to play in.
Oh, Rachel, I can't tell you how happy I am for you! :) After such a difficult and long, draw-out moving process, you totally deserve to love, love, love your new home. Everywhere I go I keep looking for the perfect house warming gift to bring on our first visit. And I'm very excited to spend a day in down town Enumclaw! It sounds perfect to me! I'll have to bring some extra spending money. :) We miss you!
I am so gald you are happy! Especially after what your old house or more so the new owners put you through in the end! That is great! We miss you but are excited to see you! Katelyn keeps asking for Charlotte and "Caldin." Enjoy moving in and getting settled!
That sounds like such a wonderful place to live! I hope you continue to enjoy it.
We are so happy for you guys. We can't wait to come see you. I am not sure when we will make it to WA, but Enumclaw is now on the itinerary.
Post a Comment