On The Way In
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I have to tell you that when we first turned down the street towards this house I was overcome with emotion.
There's something about it - a feeling that goes along with the outside and the inside spaces. Maybe it's that there's a bit more room for all of us to breathe and stretch out and grow-into. Maybe it's the yard with areas to play and have adventures and do cartwheels and a spot to sit and eat outside. Maybe it's that I think we'll likely be here for awhile - something I've hoped for in my heart of hearts for a long time.
Chris keeps saying that there's something familiar about it - he thinks it's similar to the house I grew up in south of Seattle. Maybe that's part of it too.
Right now we are living in the middle of boxes and figuring out what goes where and papering drawers and painting cabinets and orienting ourselves. I'm excited to get to that point where I'm ready to put stuff up on the walls - a big part of what will make it all feel "real" to me.
Here's a couple peeks into the house:
This closet in the living room is holding all my baskets. I love "shopping" in there for what I need as I begin assigning homes to things and putting them away.
Cabinets in the kitchen are getting a fresh coat of paint. A couple more days and we can get things put away in there too.
Looking into my office (Chris on the phone with Apple support) which is an upstairs bonus room. Along the right wall in that alcove area are some shelves I had built-in which are designed to hold my 12x12 albums. I kinda also wanted to cry in a good way about those.
Simon working on a lego project in his room. He's done really well with this transition. He's been sleeping in our room until we get a new bed for him and I think he likes that too. I'm excited to get things organized in his room to be able to give him space to create with his legos. Seeing him sitting at that table working away is a really good feeling.
Anna's room is currently a lovely bright mint green that will be painted later this week. She's been all over the backyard - an outdoor toddler for sure.
Overall I'm just feeling really thankful and excited about this next chapter in our lives. Moving is such an in-your-face delineation of change. I'm taking lots of deep calming breaths and keeping a long-term perspective in mind - it doesn't all need to happen at once.
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What a beautiful home! Can't wait to see how you guys personalize it and make it YOURS. Congratulations on a smooth move :) Glad to hear that Simon and Anna are adjusting well!
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Ali - My family is setting up in a new home this week as well. Thank you for your words: "I'm taking lots of deep calming breaths and keeping a long-term perspective in mind - it doesn't all need to happen at once." I need to remind myself of this and enjoy the process.
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Hi Ali, your new home looks wonderful and I hope you all will be very happy there! You don't need to rush everything. Take one thing at a time. And everything will have it place very soon! Good luck.
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Ali, the house looks wonderful and your openness is beautiful -- the picture of Chris in his office is SO Presidential! Maybe it's the DC in me, maybe it's a picture they always take -- but it's definitely Presidential! :)
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What a beautiful house! I am looking forward to blog posts about decorating and organizing!
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Great space!
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Congrats on the new place I can't wait to see it all unpacked!
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I am so happy for you, it sounds like it fits your family, and just think--you will have all your "fall housecleaning" done. ") You are so good at enjoying the moment and documenting it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. May God bless your home and all who enter in. I loved your journaling class page today.
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We moved into new (for us) home two years ago. It had been 30 years since our last move!! Love your book shelves for your albums. Mind are in a closet, that is good, we live in torando alley and that is the safest place in the house. It is a walk-in so I stand and look at the albums with great emotion.
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Wow...I love all the windows it looks so bright and fresh...looking forward to seeing more pics of your home with your unique touches.
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What a beautiful new space. And that porch! I hope I get to visit you all there some day.
It looks like your kitchen cabinets are almost the same color as mine. :)
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The house looks beautiful. I LOVE that closet in the living room, especially love all those baskets. Best of luck in the new digs.
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I love that you didn't wait until everything was all put together to share pictures. Thanks!
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So glad that you love your new house. I know what you mean about a "feeling" about a place. We just moved too! We are starting to build our own place. Hope you are all settled soon!
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Congratulations!
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so fun! & so great to feel at home in your new home...i love that :)
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I would be on the back porch a good part of the time - very peaceful. Enjoy your new home.
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Congratulations on the move, your house looks lovely.. Just seeing the front porch makes you wish you could sit down with a cup of ice cold tea and watch the kids play in a sprinkler in the yard. Great size kitchen, looks like you have alot of cupboard and counter space. And I love that you can look out the french doors in your den and see part of the back yard. Enjoy!!
Hugs,
PattiM
{Pattie's passion}
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!
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