The above picture has nothing to do with this post... but its so cute!
I HAD to include it.
This post really deserves pictures and lots of details, but this will have to do for now :)
So we have MOVED and CLOSED on our old house!!!!
The original plan was to move and close by the 28th of June. But once we realized that finding an appt close by and one that would be available in the tie frame we were hoping for AND one that would let us have four kids in a two bedroom, was simply proving to be harder than we had anticipated. We found a GREAT apt. about one mile from the house and it was available right away. It has TONS of storage, so we didn't need to rent a storage unit (bonus).
I started packing on Monday (6/6). Tomi (who was in town for Abuela's Surgery), helped me pack all day Tuesday. Thank you Tomatitoooo!!! Wednesday Maricela helped me pack ALL day. Thank you Mariiiiii!!!!!!! The plan was to move on that Saturday, but something came over Mari and I and with the help of Amy (who watched Leah and Mylo for THREE days straight!), Tomi and Abuela (who watched Otis) and Tiffany (who watched Mylo, Milli and Roslyn), we were able to move all the boxes, beds and bedding, kitchen stuff and more on Thursday!!!!!!!!!! Dave and Heston helped us with the big stuff that evening. And since Thursday (6/9) we have been in our comfy 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath temporary home.
Friday of that same week, Dave, Marcos and Heston moved the big shelves, desks, appliances to Trevino's garage. Saturday we spent the day cleaning and then we were FINISHED!!!!!
Not sure what we would have done with out our family and friends. We were able to finish in what seemed record time.
I will be calling on these "movers" in a few months when the house is finally finished :) Hopefully they answer their phone ;)
It really has been a crazy few weeks. There has been much to do with the house, church responsibilities, abuela's surgery, Tomi's visit and the daily stuff that needs to get done.
The kids have been doing pretty good. They really miss having a yard and friends close by. They miss their toys, which are mostly put away. BUT, we are trying to have fun @ Cherry Hill, Park Days, and the occasional sleepover.
As for what is happening with our new home... We have yet to close on the lot. The plans are finished and we are waiting on a few things. But we are optimistic that we will start diggin' in two weeks. (already a week behind schedule... boo!)
Everyone tells us to plan to move in LATE... thx! Heard it once and really don't need to hear it again. BUT, we would appreciate any prayers in our behalf that may be out there. Heaven knows we could use some prayers so we might get through this chapter in our lives with very few gray hairs. :) I know I will loose half my hair through this process and it makes me sad... I just hope it grows back. :D
I hope to get the apt looking nice enough for some pics soon and I will post them... hopefully sooner rather than later.
9 comments:
YAY!!! A new post!!! I love Otis' face. Jack makes the same face and it makes me laugh every time! I am so glad things worked out and that you found a place close by. And you have some awesome friends and family! I hope your get to your new home soon! No one likes to be in transition for too long! :)
No wonder you're moved surprized me, you weren't suppose to move till the end of this month AND you didn't blog about it WHICH isn't surprizing, blogging goes by the wayside when things get busy that's for sure.
Try not to listen to what people say, just keep a positive attitude and move forward when you can.
You're very blessed to have so much help and such great mates.
Love you
And I LOVE that top pic.
He's so cute.
That photo is priceless! Glad your move went so fast/smooth, and that the apt. is good. Call me when you move again, I'm a pro at moving, and I already have built in babysitters! Can't wait to see the new house!
Wow! I mean WOW! Nice work my friend. I wish I was there to have been a help to you with the scrubbing, packing, tending, but alas, I am not. I am glad that you were able to get it all taken care of. What is wrong with Abuela? Aaagh, is she okay? I have butterfly's in my tummy about your new house, send me plans or skype me so I can hear all about it.
Yay for cute babies, good friends, apartments close by and being wonder woman!!! You have beautiful hair.... please don't lose it all!
I hope it continues to go smoothly!
Hope that everything continues go so well for you guys, can't wait to see picture of your comfy temporary home sweet home. I need to give you a ring so that I can have your new address, talk to you soon. Little Otis is so cute, he is a day away from turning ONE huh?
Congrats Lau! Moving Sucks! I would know, we've moved 11 times in 11 years! Or has it been 12 times? I'm impressed! Can't wait to see you guys in a couple weeks!
You know... once you get the chance to update this blog, it's going to be a post overload!
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