We moved.....again......on Halloween.....
Fact: we've now lived in three (yes, that's 1, 2, 3) houses in less than one year.
It's been said to us that we must surely be good at moving/packing by now. Well, the answer is yes, we think so, but believe us - we don't enjoy it! Lots of craziness, that's for sure. Just makes us wish we had a tent, some bedding, and the clothes on our back. Sure would make moving easier! Makes us realize how little we "need".
This time, it didn't help that I went back to work full-time for the first time in 10 years just two days after moving. Needless to say, the house still isn't in order like it was the last time. Which drives me nuts every time I come home from work and think about all that needs to be done.
Jaeden and Boo got in some pumpkin carving after the move - not the same night, though.
Story of the bees - We took the van down to Keith's work so he could pick up a rail for the door to his new shop he's been building. We closed the doors and buckled in. As we started down the road, I looked over and saw these bees in the rail (it was between the seats right next to my face) and they were starting to stir from a winter's nap. Yikes! I kept my fingers crossed, took a deep breath, and prepared to bail if they decided to meander far from the nest. Luckily, our house wasn't far and they didn't get too wound up. We definitely didn't hang around chatting in the car once we got there!
We had an opportunity the weekend after moving to get to spend a day in downtown Seattle with some of Keith's family - some from AZ.
Our sister-in-law Jolene with her granddaughter - our grandniece.
Good food, good times.
The guys had to see if they could fit the giant burgers into their mouths. Took a bit of work.
Keith's brother and his two sons. The baby belongs to the one on the left. Who knew when I left AZ ten years ago that this part of the family would make their way down there? Funny how that works!
We enjoyed a small Hansen reunion the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Aren't these turkeys and pilgrim hats, that some creative gals made, cute?
The gorgeous lake we live on. We're trying to tempt people to come see us - can't you tell?
The latest love of my life. . . . isn't it beautiful? I adore old mantels and the chippy brown and blue paint makes it perfect! Ignore the ugly stove - someday this beauty will go over a real fireplace! Since I quit blogging on my cottage blog, you all have to put up with things like this every now and then.
Don't you envy us, just a teeny-tiny bit, to be able to slip out the back door and into the lake on a whim? Brooklyn, Keith, and Jaeden took off to do a little fishing yesterday afternoon. Hmmmm...do you think this could be why we're not getting a whole lot of unpacking done?We hope you had wonderful times with friends and family in November and we look forward to sharing our December with you! Where, oh where, does the time go?
Jordan finishes up his first semester at college on Monday and we look forward to him being back home during his Christmas break. My parents are planning on coming up from Arizona for the holidays as well. We're excited about that!
Love to all and to all a good night!
The Hansen's
7 comments:
Oh....I think I'd have walked home after seeing the bees that close to my face. Of course, the screech I would have let out probably would have woke them up from a long winter's nap!!! You are a stronger woman than I am. Ha ha.
Hugs to you sweetie. Saw your mom and dad on Thanksgiving. I miss you so much!
Love,
Me
I'm jealous of the view of the lake. How nice!!! Will you come pack us up since you are so good. We need it. We miss you and hope to get up to see you real soon. How about the year who know. Love, The Browns in Arizona
It is Oh-So-Good to see you back blogging! Tell me about your job. I do know that it can make for some long days when you work and try to keep home running too. I can't say that I have ever mastered the combination. Wish I could hitch a ride with your folks in a couple of weeks, but maybe someday your mom and I will come up on our own. Love ya! Aunt Peggy
thanks for updating.. we did the three houses in one year too... crazy! Tell us about your job!
hey mom... its quarter not semester...
JLYK
-Jordan
that was nice to catch up! I've been wondering how you're doing - and you have one in college?!!! wow. I'd love to visit one of these years if the occasion presents itself.
Have you stopped blogging? It's so nice to hear from you and see your charming lake view and..I've been waiting to see pictures of how you put your home all together..as I have with your last home.
Lien
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