Yep, you read it right, I will be offline for a few days. If all goes right, I'll be back online on Thursday early afternoon. But, we all know what can happen when getting internet set-up for the first time in a new house. So we'll see. I was hoping not to miss any days, but it just didn't happen that way. So to my chatting friends, sorry I wasn't on today to chat (D, I know I said I would be, I just didn't have the time, sorry). I know it's only a few days, but I will miss being able to see what's going on with everyone in the next few days. So I hope to catch up with everyone soon. If it's a little longer, just be patient, I will be back on. :)
OK, now this is what's been going on and what's going to happen in the next few days. First, the hotel has been great. The kids even got to go in the pool for a bit tonight. We just didn't know if we would have time, and the kids were so bummed. But tonight it turned out we did have some time, so they got to play in the pool for a bit. We had a very long caravan of people on Sunday trying to get all of our things out to the new house to store in the garage. We had my sister's pickup truck, full, with a full trailer she was pulling, the same with my nephew, then our little pickup, our Jeep and my dad's SUV. All packed to the hilt, following each other on the long drive to the new home. Actually, we got a little split up, because a couple of cars had to go get gas first. But we all got out there safe, and unloading quickly, had some chicken, then got on the road again. We were hoping to do a similar load again (yes, sorry to say, that didn't get all of our stuff out to the new house ). By the time we finished eating, made the long drive back, filled up with gas again, and loaded back up, we could only do two full pick-up trucks. My nephew lives somewhat near where we moved, so he filled his truck up and we borrowed my sisters pickup truck, and brought a somewhat full load. We did get all the furniture out, and now there are only boxes left. Today, I didn't go back out to the old house. To tired to make the long drive, and truly couldn't get much done anyway. We still can't start to move our things into the house until Tuesday afternoon after the carpet is dry. So today I picked up some bathroom things, me and the kids went to the house and cleaned the bathrooms, shelves, door frames (from kids fingerprints) and the refrigerator. We hung the new shower curtains and rods and bathmats. As tired as I've been, that didn't really make me tired, it was fun. I was having so much fun cleaning and setting up our new house. Paul met us at home, the new house of course, then we got some food and headed back to the hotel. After we ate, and cleaned up, Paul from work, me from cleaning, we let the kids swim, cleaned them up and now just resting and watching baseball playoffs. I am doing some laundry too in the hotel, because I'm not sure when I'll get my dryer. So as nice as this hotel is, and we are completely blessed to be here, it's definitely been different than when we stay as a vacation.
So, here is the next few days. Tomorrow will be utterly crazy. My family decided to buy a U-haul truck to help move my niece into our old house. Because they have it for a full 24 hours, they loaded up as much of our house that will fit. Then between that and their vehicles they will bring out the rest of our boxes, clothes, food and electronic equipment tomorrow. I'm not sure how far they got, but if all went the way they wanted it to go, I won't have to make the long trip back tomorrow to finish packing up the house. If they can't get all of it (I'm not sure what size truck they got), then I'll head out in the afternoon and bring some more back. In the late afternoon, if I don't have to make another trip out to the old house, I'll then be starting to bring in the beds and start setting up the house. The carpet should be done and dry by then, and hopefully the kitchen floor will be done by then too. But if not, I promised I wouldn't set up our kitchen until it was completely done. But that's o.k. I can start to set everything else up. So Tuesday and Wednesday will be spent getting the house in a livable order. Beds, couch and kitchen. It's nice the bathrooms are done, and the carpet will be done tomorrow. So, all I have to worry about deep cleaning is the kitchen, and I can do that before I start putting things away. Windows need to be cleaned, and the blinds that were left there, but all that can be done while we are moving in. The natural gas gets set up tomorrow, electric has already been switched to our name and like the water, is already on. I have to get the water in our name which I'll do tomorrow. Our satillite tv won't be set up until Thursday, just like our phone and internet. That is a bummer, but at least it's not next week. Back in Illinois, it would have been put off for at least a week. So I am blessed it will only be a few days. So, will trying to get the house in a functioning order for a few days, if things go well, on Thursday it will be a great break to be able to go online.
Well, this has been way long, to make up for the lack of blogs I'll be putting out in the next few weeks. I'm also putting a few pictures in of our new house. I haven't gotten any outside pictures yet, I keep forgetting. But these are good 'before' pictures, and as I get things set up, I'll slowly put in 'after' pictures. I'll miss all of you, and hope to be back on soon. Blessings to you all.
Living room, views from master bedroom and from kitchen.
View from gas fireplace to master bedroom and kitchen, then picture of master bedroom.
Master bathroom and kitchen
Sarah's room then Paulie's room.
Before and after pictures of the kids bathroom (after cleaning and setting it up).
This is all so exciting. Who would have thought a month ago that all this was going to happen?! This is so exciting, thanks for the photos, what a lovely home and J and I love your fireplace!!! We will patiently wait until you have internet again! But HURRY UP! :-D
Wow! What a nice place! It looks like it is in very good shape. I remember so vividly the moving process and not thinking it will ever end. Praise God it does! And just think what a blessing it is that your kids are homeschooled. It would be even harder if they were in schools and trying to find the perfect house in the perfect school district and then uprooting them to boot! I'll be waiting to hear from you when you get set up. Don't worry. I will be patient. :-)
Jenn
Looks like the Lord blessed you with a lovely new home. Thank you for praying for my crazy busy weekend. It looks like you need prayers a lot more than I do. I will be praying for safety for you all as you are moving. Can't wait till you return.
It looks like a very nice place! I like the fireplace and you don't see the master bedroom right off from the living room too often - that is neat. Cute kitchen and I like what you did with the kid's bathroom! Thanks for showing pictures so quickly. I think moving into a new place is exciting, all the setting up and buying bathroom rugs, little things like that. I pray that all goes well today (Tuesday) and the carpet dries fast and you can get into the kitchen quickly. That is our favorite part of staying in hotels - pool play & satillite tv (we don't have it at home) - and continental breakfasts. I pray alll goes smoothy with the last of the move and the old house gets cleared out today so you don't have to go back too many more times. I look forward to seeing more pictures as you get settled and don't forget a picture of your backyard view of the mtns. I'll be here patiently waiting (but wish we could be there to help). BLESSINGS!
Wow...what a nice house. I'm almost envious, as I remember the excitement of setting up in a new house. Funny how I always only remember the good parts of it! It's so nice that you can stay in a nice hotel for kicking back and relaxing. And think of all the gas $$ you're going to save now, not being so far out in the country/wilderness/high country whatever you call it out there. Waiting for more pics as you get all settled in!
bethanyrae
Hey girl, been a busy busy time for me as well, as I am catching up with things, so glad to see you in the moving process I am thrilled with you. I cant wait to see the rest of the pics. Happy trails
What an adventure, and the weather looks wonderful for a move.
Take it easy and don't kill yourself moving all that stuff. Hopefully you can settle in for a while and relax.
Whew, i'm all caught up with you now. Alot has happened for you the past week and it's so exciting.
Im thrilled that you've found a great house and things are falling into place. How cool to move in with new floors, too. No yuck from the previous residents.
I'm sure another week will find you getting quite settled and making new discoveries.
Wow , God really blessed you with a beautiful home ! I too can't wait to see the after you settle in pics. [0= I pray blessings and GOOD memories in the home for you and your family for many years.
Ok madam, Thursday has been here for a while now..... I am waiting :-) lol
Ok, I know that it will take some time but just so that you know, we are all waiting :-) Hope it is going well JoAnn!
I am a wife and mother of two. I started this blog to share the things the Lord shows me in my journey as a wife, mother, homeschool mom and His daughter. And in it all to "grow in the grace and knowledge of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
II Peter 3:18
If all goes right, I'll be back online on Thursday early afternoon. But, we all know what can happen when getting internet set-up for the first time in a new house. So we'll see. I was hoping not to miss any days, but it just didn't happen that way. So to my chatting friends, sorry I wasn't on today to chat (D, I know I said I would be, I just didn't have the time, sorry). I know it's only a few days, but I will miss being able to see what's going on with everyone in the next few days. So I hope to catch up with everyone soon. If it's a little longer, just be patient, I will be back on. :)
). By the time we finished eating, made the long drive back, filled up with gas again, and loaded back up, we could only do two full pick-up trucks. My nephew lives somewhat near where we moved, so he filled his truck up and we borrowed my sisters pickup truck, and brought a somewhat full load. We did get all the furniture out, and now there are only boxes left. Today, I didn't go back out to the old house. To tired to make the long drive, and truly couldn't get much done anyway. We still can't start to move our things into the house until Tuesday afternoon after the carpet is dry. So today I picked up some bathroom things, me and the kids went to the house and cleaned the bathrooms, shelves, door frames (from kids fingerprints) and the refrigerator. We hung the new shower curtains and rods and bathmats. As tired as I've been, that didn't really make me tired, it was fun. I was having so much fun cleaning and setting up our new house. Paul met us at home, the new house of course, then we got some food and headed back to the hotel. After we ate, and cleaned up, Paul from work, me from cleaning, we let the kids swim, cleaned them up and now just resting and watching baseball playoffs. I am doing some laundry too in the hotel, because I'm not sure when I'll get my dryer. So as nice as this hotel is, and we are completely blessed to be here, it's definitely been different than when we stay as a vacation. 
If they can't get all of it (I'm not sure what size truck they got), then I'll head out in the afternoon and bring some more back. In the late afternoon, if I don't have to make another trip out to the old house, I'll then be starting to bring in the beds and start setting up the house. 
