A new home

Yesterday morning Cara and I gulped down large Nautical Bean coffees and looked at the disaster that was our apartment. Moving is no fun. Definitely not for people, such as us, who greatly value order. Plus, we were exhausted from a week of doctors visits and getting Jan's house ready for the move.

But then the Smiths, the Hassons, the Laitys, and Kim and her two boys arrived and energized us so we could get it done. It took 2+ loads with three trucks and one trailer, but by mid afternoon, we were largely moved in. We kept on saying, "When did we get all this stuff?!!" But that's what happens when you have kids. Bekah and Sadie each get their own room, both so adorable with their little girl furniture. Cara and I have a room with Western exposure, so we are looking forward to the rain pelting our window this Winter. Also, we have created our own family room space complete with our furniture and entertainment center, enabling us to have a space for the four of us to hang out, watch movies, etc. It really has turned out better than we imagined. I'll try and post some pictures soon.

Tomorrow, we are planning more labor for labor day (what else would we do?). Katie (Cara's sister) and Rob are in town and Rob has been scheming up a way to get grass in the back yard, a vast expanse of dirt and rocks currently. Tonight we picked up a whole load of pipes and sprinkler heads, so it looks like we are going to try and get it irrigated. So if you have a little spare time tomorrow, feel free to stop by and lend a hand. Happy Labor Day!