Our Last Night In Our First Home

It's been an emotional weekend.  So many lasts, so many goodbyes, so many memories, and yet in the midst of it all, so much joy and excitement for this new chapter in our lives. 

 

Tonight will be our last night in our first house.  There are so many beautiful memories this house holds. The bedroom where we brought our daughter home from the hospital. The kitchen and family room where new friendships were formed and lifetime memories were made.  The dining room where so many meals were eaten with family & friends and card & board games were played.  The backyard which was perfect for fishing, watching turtles, and Mary Grace's first swing set. The back porch where we spent many summer evenings, listening to the frogs and enjoying a slower pace of life.

 

When we first moved into this house we both wanted this house to feel like a home.  We wanted anyone that entered to feel like family.  It didn't matter if paint on the walls chipped, stains on the carpet were made, or the hardwood floors became scratched.  It was our home and those "flaws" reminded us that everything in this life will be gone one day.  What matters is the relationships we build with people, our child seeing Jesus through us, and the difference we make in someone's life.

 

  Life on the lake will always hold a very special place in my heart.  It was here that I became who I am today.  It was here where we became a family of three.  It was here where my precious Mary Grace was came home from the hospital. It was here where I built relationships with friends that became my family. 

 

As we say goodbye to our little life on the little lake, we are thankful for all the blessings Jesus showered on us while we called this place home, and we look forward to all that He has in store for us in this new season of life.

 

We cannot wait to share what this next chapter holds for us. Life is pretty exciting these days!

All Packed Up

Today was supposed to be our big yard sale day, but we have postponed it until next weekend due to the morning rain. So, we are spending the day packing, sorting, and cleaning out. 

While I still have a ways to go, apparently Mary Grace is all packed and ready to go!

Hellos and Goodbyes

Well, my dears, the weekend is quickly coming to a close. I am not ready to say Goodbye! this this wonderful weekend.

On Friday we said Hello! to Clarkco State Park. So far, this is our favorite camping spot because there was so much for the wee one to do. Our site location was nice and flat which made for a better setup (last time it was a bit hilly). Our site was located right in front of a dock and little swimming area. Mary Grace loved meeting new 'camping buddies' and had a ball slashing around in the lake. There are also several great playgrounds which we took advantage of right from the start. The only downside was the Splash Pad wasn't open- however it will be up and going Memorial Day weekend and on through the summer.

On Friday I also said Goodbye! to my car. Yes, I sold Martha White. It was shopped around a couple of places last week, someone bought it on Thursday, and on Friday we handed over the keys. I will miss my little car. It was the first vehicle I purchased on my own as an adult. I've had some great trips, car pools, and adventures in that car. Plus, it was the car I brought my sweet baby home in.

I have an idea of what I want next, but want to look at all the options out there before deciding on one. Plus, we've decided to wait until our house is built before we car shop. So until then, I'll be cruising in one of my husband's rides :)

Moving on.... Next weekend we will say Hello! to Okatibee. We've had reservations for this weekend since March and we cannot wait to head that way Friday. My mom will be joining the camping fun and Mary Grace is ecstatic about having Mima over in her 'tamper' {it's so cute the way she says it}. We are stoked about these reservations because we are right across from a new playground and just 30 yards from the beach! Score!

But before I can pack our bags and head to our happy place, I must first say Hello! Monday. I am counting down until Summer break- only 13 days left!