Ive been doing a lot of reflecting on last year at this time. It was such a crazy time for us and Im so glad its OVER!! I was so full of anxiety and stress not to mention hormones!! Last year on Stephanie's birthday she was baptized. The next day a horrific blizzard was blowing in and we were supposed to move first thing on the 28th. The 28th was the COLDEST day I think I have ever experienced and I wanted to pull the plug on the move...but no...we went ahead anyway...thanks to so many who came out and helped us get the job done. I cried tears of joy and stress on our way over to take our 10am possession. I was so grateful to be in the house before the baby came!! Ive been reading back thru my blog from one year ago...and I remember so clearly everything I was feeling.
Today is our 1 year anniversary of moving in the house!! We have had a few issues, not to mention the waterfall in my bathroom yesterday, but overall it has been a great experience. We have been slow to develop the basement which has proved to be a blessing in disguise (more water issues). Eventually, the basement will be done, furniture will be in the right location, we can finish off the rooms, hang things on the wall and personalize each space bit by bit, get the yard done, etc. We are not in a rush...these are minor steps along the way that we can look forward to having done. Im so happy with where we are. I love our location. I love seeing out my window the park and the changes of the seasons. I love the privacy. I love how close our school is. I love so many things about our house that make it functional for our family. Im so glad we are not moving this year and I dont have to pack boxes...not ONE!! Im so happy to be settling bit by bit. I love to be at home. Im especially so glad that everything came together relatively smoothly last year....the events happened in the right order and little James arrived healthy and so darn adorable and we were able to bring him HOME!
We were and still are so so so grateful to so many who helped us thru this time.
Thank you Thank you!!
4 comments:
Wow!! I can't believe its been a year!!! Don't worry about all the house projects... I've really enjoyed our monthly things.. it helps cuz you feel like you get things done but its not overwhelming at all! I really enjoy and look forward to them! Last year was hectic for you.. i am glad its a little more low-key this year :)
I know!! where did 2008 go?? lol
2009 will be a blast though!!!!
I am sooooo excited for hawaii!!!!
i love all the up dates holy blog session. glad things are good james so so big and cute.
I'm glad things are back to normal for you. I can't image how stressed you were a year ago - but I would never have guessed seeing you now! It's so nice having your family in the ward!
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