Rest Day!!
Yesterday after work Dave and I did nothing but this…..all day/night long. (it was heaven)
No joke! I got home from work around 4:00 and we layed on the couch watching TV and movies all night long. We did do a little work maybe 30 minutes worth, but we were so tired we couldn't move (literally). Dave's back was killing him and my foot and back were killing me. We still have SO MUCH work to do, but we HAD to take a day to rest..it was necessary.
We both feel much better today! I actually slept through my alarm and Dave's and didn't make it to work until nearly 9am! I feel like a new woman! Rested, relaxed, pain free (minus my stupid foot) and ready to go! We are going to be closing on the house today! FINALLY! Then we will go home to a house that is actually ours! We plan on hacking a bunch of stuff off our list tonight!
At your request, here are some pictures of the inside of the house.
I really don't have very many "clean moved in pics" of the house. It's still a mess, but here are some for now…..(excuse the disaster zones!)
We don't have a kitchen table yet, which will go in the area between the kitchen and Great room (obviously)…we can't find one we like….any suggestions?
Both the chair and the couch are going to go upstairs in the bonus room, we still have to find some furniture for the front room, Dave does not like that leather couch. But for now they will have to stay there until we get someone really strong without back problems to move them. That huge open book shelf was something we bought at an auction six months ago. It retailed for $10k and we got it for $400! We LOVE IT!
Dave in the process of hurting his back… (Master Bedroom)…No pics of the bathroom yet, oops.
Guest Bedroom
Computer/Office
I'm posting this pic of our closet to show the hard work my cute PREGNANT sister did! Yup, my sister is PREGO! I wasn't able to tell anyone until NOW! I am so excited for her! She is my little sister and always beats me to the chase at everything! Married 6 months before me and now a baby! ha ha!! I seriously couldn't be happier for her. I'm not ready to have a baby quite yet, so this is PERFECT! I feel like it is happening to me! It almost feels like I am pregnant, it is seriously that exciting for me! She is so awesome and is going to be the best mom ever!! I can't wait for everything that is to come! I am SO HAPPY FOR HER! She is due around the first of June! I can't wait to have another baby in the family!! So SO HAPPY! Yay Jac!! Here is just a taste of what she did for us this weekend…pregnant and all!!
Great Room/Living Room (my favorite place in the house)
Ok, I'm sure that is enough pictures for now. I'll post more once we get everything up, decorated and in place.
Thanks for all of your excitement and encouragement throughout this entire process! We have had so much fun moving in and making it our own. We have a long way to go, but are just happy to be there!!
Little turtle had a rough night her first night there. She was really scared. She is used to being in a 500 sqft area and I think all the space and openness scared her. She sat outside our door and meowed constantly for 4 hours. At 3am I finally brought her in the room and let her sleep with us. She got under the covers and went right to sleep. We were trying to be strong and teach her that she can't sleep in our room, but after 4 hours, no sleep and constant meowing we gave in. I actually feel bad for her because I think she is scared. She didn't leave our room the entire day until we got home from work. She was asleep under the covers in the exact same place we left her! haha! Poor little kitty! I'm sure she will get used it it, but for now, it is just a bit overwhelming!
We don't have internet yet, so I can't check my personal email. If you have a question or need to email me in the next few days email me at natalie.k.shaw@l-3com.com. This is my work email, I will respond quicker that way!
Tonight I am starting day 3 of Widdle My Middle. I'm sure I could have worked in a 10 minute workout over the weekend while we were moving, but I just didn't have it in me. Who cares if i'm a few days behind….Its doing it that matters!!
We STILL have not gone shopping, NO TIME. But lucky for us my parents brought us over groceries on Saturday! Enough to last us until I make it to the store. I read through all of your comments again and added so many new items to my grocery list I am pumped!! I know a few of you pointed me in the direction of some great granola and granola bar recipes…I can't find them. Will you send me the link or leave a comment with your favorite? I want to start making some bars asap. Dave eats a nutri grain bar everyday and I want to replace them with something healthy and natural!! Thanks for ALL OF YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT! YOU=THE BEST!
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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 2009.11.17
It is gorgeous!! We just bought a kitchen/dining table – it's one of the higher bar-like tables. We love it!
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Nicole on 2009.11.17
WOW! Congratulations on your new house! It is absolutely beautiful. I love the kitchen and your furniture. But my favorite has to be your huge closet. And congrats on your sister having a little one! What an exciting time it must be for you and your family.
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Cindy on 2009.11.17
First of all CONGRATS AUNTIE!
how way cool is THAT!
and second: your new home is gorgeous! WOW! I love it!
you'll get settled in soon and it IS a lot of work. take care of that ankle!
xo
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katherine on 2009.11.17
Your little sis is just like mine! She got married 6 months before I did and she's due with her first baby this week!!
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Krista on 2009.11.17
You new house looks gorgeous! I can see why you 2 are so very excited.
Poor turtle. When we moved one of my cats didn't come out of the laundry room for a week!!!
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Courtney on 2009.11.17
Isn't it amazing to have your own space!!! That house looks pretty amazing…I like the wood floors and that bookcase was a steal…it looks like an incredible piece of furniture.
congrats to your sis on the bebe as well!!!
Courtney
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Evan Thomas on 2009.11.17
Your new place looks great! I' sure it'll fell great once you're fully moved in
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Taylor@Joy of Food on 2009.11.17
I love every bit of your house, I'm so envious. It makes me excited about one day moving out of my parents and getting a place of my own (hopefully with my boyfriend
)
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Nicole on 2009.11.17
WOW! Your house looks so beautiful! I'm so excited for you! My hubby and I are in the process of trying to find a couch, and we LOVE yours! Where did you get it?
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Karyn on 2009.11.17
love all the pictures and after doing all that work you soooo deserve to relax!
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homecookedem on 2009.11.17
Thanks for sharing your pictures!! Your place looks great!!
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Betty on 2009.11.17
Your house is beautiful. You look so cozy laying down on your couch. I need one of those days too.
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AnnQ on 2009.11.17
Your new place is beautiful – Congratulations! Your first house is so much work, but it's SO exciting.
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Lee on 2009.11.17
I am jealous of that big kitchen! Congrats to your sister and to you!
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Katie on 2009.11.17
Oh my gosh your house is INSANELY gorgeous. I love your bed and your couch, too.
So glad you got a rest day – it is so necessary once in a while.
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Madeline on 2009.11.17
your new home is gorgeous! thank you for the "tour!"
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Shannon on 2009.11.18
What a beautiful house! Thanks for sharing the pictures. You both earned a night of relaxing together on the couch. Moving is so much work!
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Sister on 2009.11.18
Yay!! I love your new house! Thanks for the shout out on my closet organization skills! And I love that you are so excited for me! You are the best ever!! I love you so much!!!
Margaret on 2009.11.18
Your house looks great Natalie. How fun! Are you looking for just granola bars? I always have homemade granola in the house that we all love, but not bars. Let me know.
And poor turtle, the cute little kitten.
Granola Bars | NO NO 2 YO on 2009.11.20
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