Setting Up House

Last weekend was my very first trip to our new home.  It was fabulous!  The rain was refreshing, and the clean air was just what I imagined.  Chris did a fantastic job choosing our new home and neighborhood.  Everything I’m used to having - the conveniences of good grocery stores, quick meal places, and my regular Target-Kohls-Michaels-etc - are all within a very short drive.  The neighborhood itself is just crawling with kids.  They all play out front, and the parents are friendly and welcoming.  I couldn’t have picked it better myself!

Since I was only there for the weekend, I had to be focused.  My first job was to unpack and organize the kitchen.  No matter how helpful Chris would have been, this is a job that MUST be done by the person who uses the kitchen the most... ME!  I’m happy to say that I was successful, and left him with a perfectly organized kitchen when I returned back to Phoenix.  If only the same could be said for the rest of the house!

We have a lot to do once I arrive next week, but with the help of my mother-in-law, who will be visiting when I get there, I’m sure the boxes will nearly unpack themselves (don’t you wish your mother-in-law was so helpful?!).  The thing I’m most looking forward to?  Seeing Charlie’s crib set-up in the nursery.  Can’t wait!

Our New House

I have to admit - Chris had a pretty tough job this week.  He was on his own in Vancouver, WA (suburb of Portland), trying to find a home for us to move into.  Usually, this is something we would do together... and since we know I have no shortage of opinions, I would have obviously made the "right" choice clear to him.  But this time, I wasn't there - I couldn't give my opinion on neighborhoods or yards.  I have been pretty much limited to a few Craigslist pictures and Google maps info.  Not ideal.  I am so very lucky that Chris was up to the task.  He visited about 10 homes, and picked the perfect one for us.  It is in an awesome neighborhood - kids in nearly every house nearby, and the very best school in the city.  And, of course, there is a guest room - so start planning your trips, people!