We had a fantastic Halloween weekend! We journeyed back up to Spring Hill Friday night, visited with friends to catch some of the World Series, and spent the night at my parents house. Charlotte looooves sleeping at Nan and G's house up on the Ridge! Saturday we just got to enjoy the day and prepare for the bonfire!
During Charlotte's nap Jeff and I got to have a little afternoon date - lunch and a movie, we saw "In Time" - it was great! When we got back it was bonfire time! I love having bonfire's at mom and dad's house. I remember when our church was small enough that we all gathered at the Ridge to fellowship around the fire at least once a year! Charlotte really got into the bonfire this year and was very excited about G starting the fire. We had hot dogs, smores, and just enjoyed being outdoors with friends and family!
The next morning we got to head back to The Bridge for church - it was like we'd never left! That afternoon Jeff and I got another mini-date - we went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch Titans game! It was nice just being together :) When the game was over and Charlotte was done with her nap it was costume time! She was the cutest ballerina ever!!!!
We headed to the Bridge for our church's annual "Trunk or Treat" and Charlotte had a blast jumping in the moon bounce, trick or treating around the trunks, petting the pony, and seeing friends.
Our little family was exhausted that night and headed back to Huntsville.
Monday was officially Halloween, and that morning Charlotte and I headed to our public library for their trick or treating! They had story time, crafts, and of course trick or treating around the different areas in the library. It was a very nice and safe thing for them to do for our little ones.
Sadly, we got no trick or treaters at our door that night :( I was all ready too!! I guess we'll just have to eat the candy.... oh well.... hehe
Enjoy the gallery below of all the photos from our Halloween Weekend!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tanglefoot
Hello everyone! It has been just over a month now that we have called Huntsville Alabama home. Well, maybe not "home" yet, but it is our new residence! The house starting to feel homey though, we are getting used to where everything is and settling in well I think. My mom and/or mom and dad have already been down like 5 times, Jeff's parents are coming down this weekend, and we have a couple friends that are starting to plan visits. The next thing on our priority list is to find a church and start making some friends! I have kept myself pretty busy with moving and Charlotte and all our Spring Hill trips already, so I haven't found time to really be homesick yet! With all the holidays coming up, it may be awhile before I feel disconnected from life-as-we-knew-it, and I'm ok with that! Anyway, enough of my rambling, I just wanted to share some pictures of the house. Most of you probably have seen them on Facebook, but I wanted to make an official blog post too :)
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If you ever find yourself traveling down I-65 and want to swing by for a visit, just give me a heads up! We'd love to see you all :)
P.S. Our street is Tanglefoot, if you're wondering why the blog title is what it is :)
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If you ever find yourself traveling down I-65 and want to swing by for a visit, just give me a heads up! We'd love to see you all :)
P.S. Our street is Tanglefoot, if you're wondering why the blog title is what it is :)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Emotional Day of "lasts"
Today has been the most emotional one (thus far!) for me. It is Thursday. We move on Saturday. Where did all the time go?
I had to contact the Williamson County Animal Shelter just now. We haven't been able to find any other options for Brady. He has driven me crazy lately, but still the thought of him not being around and even worse, being in a shelter with tons of other dogs waiting to be adopted... That awful ASPCA or whatever commercial with Sarah McLauclan is playing over and over in my head. The lady I spoke with was very positive that being younger, and a small dog, with a specific bread, will find a new home easily. Plus, they will make sure he gets all his needed shots and whatnot updated. I think this could be a good thing.... Its just hard to actually do. I don't want to take him and drop him off tomorrow. Not one bit.
Charlotte and I went to our last story time at the library today. Oh, I'm sure we'll find another one at the Huntsville library or Barnes and Noble, but still, this one is familiar and C loves going to Her library.
I have a friend coming over today to pack the last 2 rooms - the kitchen and playroom. Once those are done, we'll literally have most everything packed. I'm not ready for it to be done. That means we have to move to unpack these things in a whole new house. I think the excitement of a new house, a new challenge, etc had taken over the last few weeks but it's a little more daunting now.
Charlotte spend her last night in this house tonight. Ever. That make me extremely sad. She has slept in her room since the night we brought her home. 2 years and 9 months of that being HER room and now it won't be. C is very excited about her new house and her new room, etc. She doesn't grasp the concept of what that means and what will change, I'm afraid for the time when it does sink in to her that we won't live in the house she remembers anymore. We won't go to the Home Depot where her Nan works, won't go to the Bridge anymore, won't go to her favorite Target store, won't have her Daddy home every day.... won't, won't, won't.
We had our weekly play date with Allison, Hazen, and Laney Combs yesterday. Had a great time at their house, and then at the park for lunch and time on the playground. It wasn't until we were leaving that I realized that's the last time we'll see them as Tennesseans. We have already talked about plans for them to visit us in Hville or us to make SH trips, but still... it won't be the same as living less than 5 minutes from each other and just getting together to play during the mornings. Because I didn't realize that this was the last time I'll see Allison for a while (she is leaving to ATL tomorrow and won't be back til after we move) I didn't get to actually saw bye like I wanted. Maybe that's a good thing...
Our last Sunday at the Bridge was Sunday. Eesh. The Bridge is what brought my family and Jeff down to Tennessee/Spring Hill in 2003. (Jeff and I weren't part of the Bridge for a few years as we leaved in North and East Nashville, we came back in 2008) Josh recognized all the website, video, and tech work that Jeff has given to the Bridge over the years... it seemed so final. There were so many people I wanted to say goodbye too, but then it just felt like a normal Sunday and I know we'll be back to visit so in some ways it didn't seem necessary. And then we were done.
The night before, we had our last "hoo-rah" with a bunch of people from church to hang out and watch the UFC PPV. We love hosting these events. I had a moment during the night where I just stood and looked at the full room as we pulled chairs in from all the different rooms so everyone had a seat and I wondered... when will this happen again? How long will it take us to find a new group of friends, a new church, a new UFC bunch ;0), to fill up our living room? As my mom pointed out, I love playing hostess, and the thought that I may not do that again for a while was a little depressing.
My dearest and oldest (old like we've been friends forever, not that she is old!) friend Sarah also came down Saturday afternoon and stayed the night and went to church Sunday. Sarah lives in Bowling Green KY, which is only an hour and a half or so away. It's totally close enough that every 1-2 months she'll come down for a weekend, especially if it is a birthday or special get together. And she is friends with Josh and Jana Howerton and loves the Bridge, so that's an added bonus for Spring Hill visits! Now with us being in Huntsville, it is going to double the drive from BG and not have the Bridge and the Howertons to share a visit with. We've already talked about how she can still come to Huntsville, but I know it won't happen near as frequent. I'll miss our times together!
Jeff's parents came down Sunday afternoon for lunch and to watch the Titans game. They live in BG as well, but sadly we don't see them near as often as we should! I'm hoping that we'll be able to get a full or queen size bed for a guest bed instead of just a twin, and then they can actually come down and stay a weekend! We will be much more intentional about visits with them.
We had a last dinner with my parents too. They took us to Pancho's mexican restaurant to celebrate Jeff's birthday. I'm so used to my parent's being 10 minutes away. We can just decide, hey, lets do dinner. We see them at church, they stop by the house just to say hi, we go out to the Ridge to use their hot tub. It's easy and comfortable. Plus, we have built in free and reliable babysitters that charlotte loves! I know I'll still talk to them all the time, and we'll make many visits. But it won't be the same. It won't be the same for my Nana either. We would make pretty regular trips on Wednesday to play at her house and eat dinner (she lives in Nashville, about 30 minutes away from us) We are all going to miss our time together. She has already talked to my parents about making plans for her first trip to Huntsville, so that makes me happy :) I love my sweet family. Hannah has already moved to Cincinnati so I know I won't see her til Thanksgiving probably, but still, it feels different now.
Wow... this post went long. I was just gonna write about Brady and our last story time... oops! I guess is this probably more of a journal entry than a blog post that people will actually want to read! So don't worry if you aren't reading this, or if you are and you skipped right over a bunch of stuff!
Oh and no, I didn't read over it and do any type of proof reading so no judgement!!
I had to contact the Williamson County Animal Shelter just now. We haven't been able to find any other options for Brady. He has driven me crazy lately, but still the thought of him not being around and even worse, being in a shelter with tons of other dogs waiting to be adopted... That awful ASPCA or whatever commercial with Sarah McLauclan is playing over and over in my head. The lady I spoke with was very positive that being younger, and a small dog, with a specific bread, will find a new home easily. Plus, they will make sure he gets all his needed shots and whatnot updated. I think this could be a good thing.... Its just hard to actually do. I don't want to take him and drop him off tomorrow. Not one bit.
Charlotte and I went to our last story time at the library today. Oh, I'm sure we'll find another one at the Huntsville library or Barnes and Noble, but still, this one is familiar and C loves going to Her library.
I have a friend coming over today to pack the last 2 rooms - the kitchen and playroom. Once those are done, we'll literally have most everything packed. I'm not ready for it to be done. That means we have to move to unpack these things in a whole new house. I think the excitement of a new house, a new challenge, etc had taken over the last few weeks but it's a little more daunting now.
Charlotte spend her last night in this house tonight. Ever. That make me extremely sad. She has slept in her room since the night we brought her home. 2 years and 9 months of that being HER room and now it won't be. C is very excited about her new house and her new room, etc. She doesn't grasp the concept of what that means and what will change, I'm afraid for the time when it does sink in to her that we won't live in the house she remembers anymore. We won't go to the Home Depot where her Nan works, won't go to the Bridge anymore, won't go to her favorite Target store, won't have her Daddy home every day.... won't, won't, won't.
We had our weekly play date with Allison, Hazen, and Laney Combs yesterday. Had a great time at their house, and then at the park for lunch and time on the playground. It wasn't until we were leaving that I realized that's the last time we'll see them as Tennesseans. We have already talked about plans for them to visit us in Hville or us to make SH trips, but still... it won't be the same as living less than 5 minutes from each other and just getting together to play during the mornings. Because I didn't realize that this was the last time I'll see Allison for a while (she is leaving to ATL tomorrow and won't be back til after we move) I didn't get to actually saw bye like I wanted. Maybe that's a good thing...
Our last Sunday at the Bridge was Sunday. Eesh. The Bridge is what brought my family and Jeff down to Tennessee/Spring Hill in 2003. (Jeff and I weren't part of the Bridge for a few years as we leaved in North and East Nashville, we came back in 2008) Josh recognized all the website, video, and tech work that Jeff has given to the Bridge over the years... it seemed so final. There were so many people I wanted to say goodbye too, but then it just felt like a normal Sunday and I know we'll be back to visit so in some ways it didn't seem necessary. And then we were done.
The night before, we had our last "hoo-rah" with a bunch of people from church to hang out and watch the UFC PPV. We love hosting these events. I had a moment during the night where I just stood and looked at the full room as we pulled chairs in from all the different rooms so everyone had a seat and I wondered... when will this happen again? How long will it take us to find a new group of friends, a new church, a new UFC bunch ;0), to fill up our living room? As my mom pointed out, I love playing hostess, and the thought that I may not do that again for a while was a little depressing.
My dearest and oldest (old like we've been friends forever, not that she is old!) friend Sarah also came down Saturday afternoon and stayed the night and went to church Sunday. Sarah lives in Bowling Green KY, which is only an hour and a half or so away. It's totally close enough that every 1-2 months she'll come down for a weekend, especially if it is a birthday or special get together. And she is friends with Josh and Jana Howerton and loves the Bridge, so that's an added bonus for Spring Hill visits! Now with us being in Huntsville, it is going to double the drive from BG and not have the Bridge and the Howertons to share a visit with. We've already talked about how she can still come to Huntsville, but I know it won't happen near as frequent. I'll miss our times together!
Jeff's parents came down Sunday afternoon for lunch and to watch the Titans game. They live in BG as well, but sadly we don't see them near as often as we should! I'm hoping that we'll be able to get a full or queen size bed for a guest bed instead of just a twin, and then they can actually come down and stay a weekend! We will be much more intentional about visits with them.
We had a last dinner with my parents too. They took us to Pancho's mexican restaurant to celebrate Jeff's birthday. I'm so used to my parent's being 10 minutes away. We can just decide, hey, lets do dinner. We see them at church, they stop by the house just to say hi, we go out to the Ridge to use their hot tub. It's easy and comfortable. Plus, we have built in free and reliable babysitters that charlotte loves! I know I'll still talk to them all the time, and we'll make many visits. But it won't be the same. It won't be the same for my Nana either. We would make pretty regular trips on Wednesday to play at her house and eat dinner (she lives in Nashville, about 30 minutes away from us) We are all going to miss our time together. She has already talked to my parents about making plans for her first trip to Huntsville, so that makes me happy :) I love my sweet family. Hannah has already moved to Cincinnati so I know I won't see her til Thanksgiving probably, but still, it feels different now.
Wow... this post went long. I was just gonna write about Brady and our last story time... oops! I guess is this probably more of a journal entry than a blog post that people will actually want to read! So don't worry if you aren't reading this, or if you are and you skipped right over a bunch of stuff!
Oh and no, I didn't read over it and do any type of proof reading so no judgement!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Our Crazy Car Carousel!
If you have been following along the last month+, you will have noticed a few changes in our automobiles! The last 2-3 years we have been driving a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2008 Dodge Magnum. These were really great cars, fit our family very well, and were in great condition.
This really should have been a blog post on it's own about a month ago but I'm too lazy, so here we go: The past 2 years, Jeff has been fully self employed and working at home, so having 2 cars was really unnecessary on most days. So we decided to sell my Grand Prix and just be a 1 car family! It's a much longer story than I'm sure you want to hear, but it ended up being more financially beneficial to us to sell both of the cars and get a new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited!
Then comes Huntsville! Not only will Jeff be working outside of the home now, he will be commuting starting Wednesday for the first 3 weeks or so of the job, so we are back to needing 2 cars! I'm sad that our great experiment only lasted about a month and a half :( We decided to get a nice, reliable car that can hold some miles, and have better gas milage too. Jeff can use it for his work commute, and we can use it for our trips back to TN and KY (which will probably happen monthly!) In comes the Toyota Camry! We found a couple options, crazy enough 2 of them sold either right before or right after we looked at them, so when we saw the 3rd one that we liked, we felt like we needed to jump on it! We picked it up last night, and so far have really enjoyed it. It is an 06, has only had one owner that took great care of it so it is just about spotless. It reminds me so much of my old 93 Camry, it's almost like coming home.
So it's a long story, but I thought you might need a little help wondering why you have seen us driving 4 cars in the past 45 days or so!
This really should have been a blog post on it's own about a month ago but I'm too lazy, so here we go: The past 2 years, Jeff has been fully self employed and working at home, so having 2 cars was really unnecessary on most days. So we decided to sell my Grand Prix and just be a 1 car family! It's a much longer story than I'm sure you want to hear, but it ended up being more financially beneficial to us to sell both of the cars and get a new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited!
Taking a ride on the open road!
Jeff had a fun yellow Jeep before Charlotte was born but we traded it in for the Magnum, had to have a more responsible "family card" right? Well, Jeep runs in his blood so he has always wanted to get one back. With the 4 door Jeep option, it really worked out for us to get one at this season of life! Charlotte LOVES her Jeep - she says that exact thing just about every day. And she will correct you, it is not a car, it is a JEEP! Charlotte loves having the top down, and enjoys off roading more than I even do! Even better, we haven't really run into any major issues with having just 1 car. Yay - it works!
Enjoying the breeze!
Charlotte loves wearing her "jeep hat" and sunglasses!
Then comes Huntsville! Not only will Jeff be working outside of the home now, he will be commuting starting Wednesday for the first 3 weeks or so of the job, so we are back to needing 2 cars! I'm sad that our great experiment only lasted about a month and a half :( We decided to get a nice, reliable car that can hold some miles, and have better gas milage too. Jeff can use it for his work commute, and we can use it for our trips back to TN and KY (which will probably happen monthly!) In comes the Toyota Camry! We found a couple options, crazy enough 2 of them sold either right before or right after we looked at them, so when we saw the 3rd one that we liked, we felt like we needed to jump on it! We picked it up last night, and so far have really enjoyed it. It is an 06, has only had one owner that took great care of it so it is just about spotless. It reminds me so much of my old 93 Camry, it's almost like coming home.
It's so shiny! When we picked it up, they put it in a rooms with a disco ball and lasers - ha! Quite fun :)
So it's a long story, but I thought you might need a little help wondering why you have seen us driving 4 cars in the past 45 days or so!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
We found a house!
We found a house in Huntsville! We spent many hours, looked at tons of houses, and had to decide between renting, buying, or building. We finally decided that while it's more fun to buy, especially a brand new house like the ones we were looking at, it would be best to rent for a bit. We'll get to know the area better, make sure the job is gonna stick ;), and save up some more money for a better downpayment. We would also have the flexibility to then build the house that we really want in the subdivision we really want and have plenty of time to get that going.
All that said, we are looking forward to the house that we are going to call home for the next year! It isn't perfect, I think we'll have some creative space planning things to decide, and it's a little further drive from things than I'd prefer, but it's a really nice place. It is by far the cleanest we have seen (and boy did we see some icky ones!) it is cute as a button from the outside, its got a great yard, deck, and long driveway for Charlotte to play on, and has some great features like a fireplace, hardwood floors, tray ceilings, big bedrooms, and a lot of storage. It's a little smaller than our house now - 2100 sq ft vs our current 2600, but it's 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, and has a nice sunroom. OH, and one FANTASTIC thing I'm finding in Alabama - most homes are 1 STORY! I am so looking forward to being on one level and not having tons of stuff piled on the stairs to go up or downstairs. :)
Here are a couple pictures - of course it will look different with our stuff in it :)
Stay turned for our next blog post: we'll take a trip on our Car Carousel!
All that said, we are looking forward to the house that we are going to call home for the next year! It isn't perfect, I think we'll have some creative space planning things to decide, and it's a little further drive from things than I'd prefer, but it's a really nice place. It is by far the cleanest we have seen (and boy did we see some icky ones!) it is cute as a button from the outside, its got a great yard, deck, and long driveway for Charlotte to play on, and has some great features like a fireplace, hardwood floors, tray ceilings, big bedrooms, and a lot of storage. It's a little smaller than our house now - 2100 sq ft vs our current 2600, but it's 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, and has a nice sunroom. OH, and one FANTASTIC thing I'm finding in Alabama - most homes are 1 STORY! I am so looking forward to being on one level and not having tons of stuff piled on the stairs to go up or downstairs. :)
Here are a couple pictures - of course it will look different with our stuff in it :)
Isn't it cute! 109 Tanglefoot Huntsville AL 35811
It's 1.23 acres... Jeff's gonna love mowing this one!
Kitchen is a bit smaller and not open to the living room, but it's nice and clean and laid out well.
Nice LR with hardwoods, tray ceilings, and fireplace. Our biggest challenge is gonna be figure out furniture placement :)
Stay turned for our next blog post: we'll take a trip on our Car Carousel!
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