3/26/12

Change is Good...

As you know, I've been giddy for some time about moving home to Arizona this summer.  The projected date was the end of June, you know, after the school year ends and my Love Nugget finishes his fellowship at the hospital.  Then we would take this amazing road trip across the country--everybody so happy, looking at the beauty of America, no fighting, and nobody gets hungry or has to use the bathroom ever, and we would have a glorious time riding into our home state with tears streaming down our faces.

{uurrrrrch!}  Slam on the brakes to my daydream....change of plans.  Our home has tentatively sold much sooner than we thought it would in this bad market. {yay, but...dang it!}  We have to get out of our house before school lets out and before my Love Nugget is done.  I can either 1.) move our junk into storage and live in an apartment with 4 kids for 1.5 months {barf}, or 2.) head west with the kids, get settled into something, and have Love Nugget join us when he's done {barf}.  Niether is perfect, but I'm opting for the latter.


SO...it's been chaotic here at my house to say the least, hence the lack of posting.  Having to keep the house spotless to perfection was agonizingly exhausting (can I get an 'amen' from you who understand this?!) and I'm glad that part is over...so now it's on to a whirlwind of packing, preparations, and moving forward.  Wahoo!

Our little family is so happy/proud/anxious to finally see the end of my hubby's training and go HOME.  This will definitely be an exciting adventure!  Stay tuned...this should be a fun ride!

And...talk about change....my baby girl is 2 years old now!!  Can you believe it?!


 
Oh, and although I cried a little tear about not taking a 'before' pic, I recently had nine inches of my long, blonde hair cut off.  {gasp!}  I know, I know...but it was time.  And my hair was at that 'gross-cut-it-off' stage.  I've been growing it out for about 2 years, did it...enjoyed it...now I'm done.  I LOVE fresh, new, flirty haircuts and my Hair Goddess did an amazing job.  Now I have to learn how to style it correctly.....still learning....  Change is good!



12 comments:

  1. Too cute! May your packing and road trip be safe and sound and we hope to hear from you when you're "settled"!

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  2. Yeah! I am SO happy your house sold so quickly! I knew it would! Now for the "FUN" moving part.
    Your hair looks great!

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  3. Having sold a house in 2010, then bought and house and sold one in 2011...I feel your pain and am so glad your house sold! Congrats! Where in AZ are you all planning to settle down?

    The pics of Brooke are so pretty. Can't believe she's two!

    Good luck with everything, and best wishes for a safe move home, even without the love nugget in tow.

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  4. Congratulations!!! LOVE the hair, love the blog, and I love your recipes and craftiness!!

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  5. Your hair looks great and I think all that time at the gym has paid off, you look great. Congrats on the big move. I know it will work out. I hear you on the keeping the house agonizingly clean- it'll be me in a few months- not looking forward to it.

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  6. Yahoo for Arizona! I'm excited to see you and your family. Brook is so cute! I love the haircut.

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  7. aww--thanks, ladies! You're the best!!

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  8. Cute hair!! Congrats on selling the house; I dream of that day!!

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  9. Congrats on selling the house so quickly! I certainly wished ours would hurry & sale. Your hair looks awesome and it's hard to believe that precious baby is growing up.

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  10. AMEN! And holy cow, congrats!!!! Maybe we can see you sometime soon. Good luck with the moving! Little Brooklyn is GORGEOUS.

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  11. Great haircut! Wish I could find a hair goddess here! lol. Love the pictures of your prescious little skittle! My daughter and hubby are going through the same thing. House hasn't sold yet. And with 2 little ones, trying to keep the house picture perfect is TOUGH! Good luck with your move and life transitions. Look forward to more updates.

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