The State of Things

the day after.

Well, here we are, a week later. I must report, we are as happy as clams.

Moving day was about as easy as can be, what with all of the pre-packed boxes, no furniture and a little extra woman power (thanks for bringing the big guns, Nomes). I got to the new apartment early to meet up with our mattress delivery. The rest of the morning/early afternoon was spent with my friend Naomi visiting from Seattle and her mama. Since Naomi had enlisted my help in her move (remember?) she was obliged (persuaded) to help us with ours. Nathan picked up a Uhaul van that fit all our possessions and we swiftly made it to the new house where friend Jason also helped us unload. Whilst Naomi and I fulfilled the requisite relocation Target trip, our friend/Jason's wife Erin arrived. We all later celebrated the new house with Chinese for dinner.



Since then, we've been unpacking what we can bit by bit and trying to settle in. It already feels like home, but there is much to do. It's funny to open boxes to rediscover all the little things that made up our home in Washington. It wasn't so long ago that we switched coasts, but it feels like that time is gone. Where will they go in the new house? Do they make sense here?

here, my brother's 15+ year old nfl comforter acts as privacy curtain.

Our to-do and to-buy lists are ever growing. Thus far the work commute has been fine, but we are getting Zipcar for special trips like Ikea and Home Depot and fun excursions. As you can see above and below, next on our list are a bed frame and dining table...the sag in that box tells me we better hop to it. :)