We're In!

It was a long day...

but it was such a good day...

WE ARE IN!

I am happy to report that I rallied and have the kitchen unpacked

and put away {not saying it will be rearranged}. I needed

to do that. After 6 weeks of a nomadic lifestyle I am eager

to cook a meal for my family. We have eaten too many meals

in restaurants and 'on the go'.

After the kitchen was unpacked I sat down and watched Nie Nie

on 20/20 last night. I loved her before, but I love her even more now.

She is SO brave! I could feel how difficult it was

for her to tell her story in such a public way. She is the epitome

of someone who has taken a very tragic event and shown us all

how to live better and fuller lives while appreciating

what REALLY matters.

I took the{awful} picture above while my movers were huffing and puffing

up the 16 steps up to our home. The head mover asked why I was talking pictures

of the boxes......and I told him I am a blogger who has written about our family's move.

I am certain he thought I should put the camera down and start

helping out a bit - ha, ha, ha!

** oh, see my new BIG lantern chandie? I think it is my favorite

thing in the whole house!

And finally, the Anthro goodies go to Lisa from Life is
Crazy Beautiful! Please email me with your addy
and I will send you some Anthro-love!

19 comments on "We're In!"

RachelMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM
How exciting! Congrats on the move-in. I hope this is the start of many many lovely family dinners in your new home. Enjoy!
WhiteWhispers2uMay 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Welcome Home! I will be back to see more~Cheers Kim
Privet and HollyMay 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Love the lantern.
Just the tip of
the "cottage treatment"
ice berg, for sure : ) !!
Miss you but glad
you are getting settled
in your new home!
xx Suzanne
Annie Wilcox DesignsMay 14, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I am glad you are photographing everything, you are documenting your life and we are along for the ride. Love the kitchen already.
Rachel Noelle PallasMay 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Hi Jill~ Im so happy for you!;) Where in the PNW did you move? Are you close to Seattle by any chance?? I cant wait to see more pics! Hugs, Rachel

French Farmhouse 425
PamJMay 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM
what a huge sigh of relief isn't it! and lovin the lantern too :)
Farmgirl PaintsMay 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM
i can literally feel your excitement in this post...almost like a breathless big run on sentence. it's just beautiful. LOVE the chandie...may have to copy that. can't wait to see the rest. love and miss you friend.
Life Is Crazy BeautifulMay 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Welcome to your new home! I love all of the light in your kitchen :) I can't seem to find a way to your email addy, so please send me a note at lisa {at} thebeets {dot} net and I'll send you my address. So cool, Thanks!! Lisa
Heaven's WalkMay 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Hey Jill - Welcome home!! What an awwwwesome kitchen! Look at all of that light and those windows! LUV it!!! Can hardly wait to see more of your new abode! :)

xoxo laurie
UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Been there, done that...have fun unpacking and making the house "your home!" tiffany
SueannMay 15, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Oh how exciting! Your kitchen looks marvelous! Love the chandie!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
kimberlyMay 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM
DYING over those doors off of your dining area!
Can't wait to see photos after you are unpacked~
Congratulations!!!
xx
joMay 16, 2011 at 5:05 AM
soo good to have you back! I also cannot wait to see pics of each and every room - before and after. Have a great day!
AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM
did you end up getting the lantern from ballards? i love it!
PatraMay 17, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I love the lantern where did you get it?
Katherines CornerMay 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations on your move in! The kitchen is a biggy to take care of. The rest will go smoothly I'm sure.
Looking forward to more posts. I added your button to my cottages page. Hugs!
Urban FarmgirlMay 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Jill, I *LOVE* this house! It is amazing, even from just the little bit you have shown us!

Hmmmm...so is there an unused tickets for Zac & Kenny floating around? I am a fabulous seat-filler you know! ;o)

Mary
Shaunda DevinsFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Taking wonderful pictures of your new home can make moving in less tiring. I'm looking forward to seeing the pics of your house with the furniture arranged and all your stuff out of their boxes! How's living in your new house so far?
Abdul JacksonFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:37 AM
That lamp is truly beautiful. It looks like it has a real candle inside it. That accessory can make any dining experience more romantic. I'm definitely buying one to put in my house. Then I'll invite my girlfriend over for a dinner date!