Well we are finally here in green, green Virgina. Well we actually got here last Wednesday, but we didnt get the internet until today. I have been going out of my mind without it. I said before that we were moving to Washington DC and we are kindof. It would be just too darn expensive to live right in DC so we live about 30 min out.
I havent blogged for so long I dont even know where to start, so it may just be a big jumble of facts.
We moved all of our posessions into a moving truck on the 10th. Then we moved in with Gus's parents for a week. During that week I tried to say goodbye to everyone, run last minute errands, and clean our townhouse for our renters who are moving in on July 1st. I was expecting it to be a great relaxing week before the big move but it was actually a super busy week. I was also sick with some nasty stomach bug/sore throat thing for about 3 of those day.
On the 18th we flew from Salt Lake to the Baltimore Airport. I was SO nervous about flying with Lilly, but she surprised us. She fell asleep during takeoff and slept for one hour before I made Gus shove a bottle in her mouth so her ears wouldnt hurt. She freaked out and woke up. Gus was mad at me but he has obviously never experienced the pain that airplanes can cause to your ears. After she woke up, the millions of toys we bought her especially for the plane ride kept her entertained for the rest of the ride. We were very proud of her.
We stayed in a hotel the first night and then headed over to our house the next morning after the movers delivered our truck. We started unloading and the nightmare began. Pretty much everything had some damage. I dont know if the drivers were out of control or it wasnt packed right but it was devastating. Lilly's adorable rocking chair has a hole in it, her changing table was flattened to the ground, her crib has dents and nicks all over it, our dining room chairs are thrashed, and everything else has black marks and dents. We had big sturdy tupperware bins that were flattened. It was actually pretty incredible. I had a good cry and then tried to move on with life. Its just stuff, right? Its just frustrating to save and buy nice things to then have them ruined. It makes you sick.
It took us about 4 days to get everything put away and in its place. It took that long not because we have such a big place but because we have such a small place. It was a little tricky trying to fit all of our stuff into a 920 sq/ft apartment(we even sold and gave away a TON of stuff before we came out here). Its hard to go from a townhouse with a mortgage payment of $750/month to a tiny apartment that costs $1500/month. Its just a good thing we only have one child. The complex does have a pool, tennis courts, and lots of other fun things to do. So we will stay busy. The area is georgous. I just figured out why it is so green out here. It is because it rains a ton. Since we have been here it has rained like 8 times. Not just rained, but poured bucketfuls. It really is amazing. I like it here so far, it doesnt really feel like we left. I still talk to everyone on the phone but never see them, like I did before.
Gus's mom, Susan has been here for the last 4 days helping us get settled. She has bought us tons of stuff and taken care of Lilly. She has been a great help and we really appreciate it.
Gus started work on Monday. I was afraid he would hate it and then we would be stuck here. But he LOVES it. So thats a plus.
Here are a few pics that have been taken since we have been here. I will post pics of my apartment when I get it cleaned up.
Humidity can do amazing things to your hair
Swimming with Grandma
Lilly has been waking up at 7:00 AM and eating icecream before bed. Those are two bad habits we need to kick now that we are settled
Chasing pigeons in DC (I dont know who had more fun)
Looking Longingly into the swimming pool
Lilly is drawn to water
Family picture on Gus's first day of work
Playing in the volleyball pits
Again, she is drawn to water
8 comments:
All the pictures are adorable! I am so glad Susan came out to help you. It would have been so hard to do it without her. Your complex looks cute, and I am so jealous that you have a pool! You are going to get so tan! I love and miss you so much!
I would also have bawled over all the damage if had been me. How sad!
Moving can be so stressful; I'm glad you're getting settled!
We are also in a very small space! I know what you mean about finding a spot for everything. It has motivated me to downsize things, though, like you guys did.
Enjoy the beauty and greenery!
I'm so glad that you got there safe and sound, I hope everything keeps going good for you guys! Love Ya
So pretty! We are in AZ right now or I would call you. Glad everything is getting settled!
I am glad you are settling in. It looks like you are having a good time so far. I guess the girls reunion will be a little spendiner for you now (since you will have to fly out here!) Maybe next year we can all stay over in Virginia.
Jenny,
I know Lily was born just days after I had Kyley. how big is she now? For some reason she looks older than Kyley. Maybe it is because she has more hair. What I think is funny is that they have about the same color hair and they're both curly! sometimes I think Kyley looks a little like Tobin's little boy Isaac. I see similarities between Kyley and Lily too other than the hair. It must be Arnold (maybe Caloway)blood. She's adorable! I can't believe you are so far away! My mom lived in Virginia and worked in DC a million years ago too.
OH Jenny! I'm so sorry about your stuff, I would cry too but that's how I am about my stuff also:) Your apartment complex looks really nice I wish we had a pool! Lilly will have lots to do that's for sure. I hope everything goes well, keep up the posts! blogging will hopefully help keep in touch and keep you busy in your downtime.
I think it is just Lily's hair that makes her look older than Kyley. Ky's is just soooo short still. I think they are probably about the same height though. Ky's in the 90% on height. She might weigh a little less though. I totally understand having your child look way older than they are though. Hailey is 3 and people are always asking her if she is 4 or 5. She is sooooo tall and she isn't exactly built little.
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