the new digs!

Wanted to share these shots... just in case you've missed them.
We are so very thankful to be in the new house! Having all the stress from selling and buying and moving behind us truly is an enormous weight lifted. It's also wonderful to be out of the little rental and to not have the neighbors living right on top of you. Definitely won't be missing that anytime soon. The yard is heaven sent for the boys... so much to explore and discover. Of course one of their favorite things to do is to throw rocks and tree debris (pine cones, sticks, branches) into the water.

The weather right now is amazing! It's so hard to believe that we're enjoying 70 and 80 degree temps in December!! Such a faaaaar cry from Pittsburgh and light years away from Idaho... surely don't miss the freezing winds.

view of the house from the dock

the dock!
be sure to keep your eyes open for photos of the boat... coming this spring - no doubt!!

the back patio

the front walk way

view of the back of the house

Unpacking is moving along... although it feels like it's at a snails pace. I've actually gotten a lot done already. We're trying to still get the boys rooms painted and ready for new carpeting... which would go a whole lot faster if all the small disasters would stop. ie : while trying to paint the ceiling in Henry's room - all the popcorn texture started to literally fall off in sheets. ??? no idea what was going on there... but on the bright side, who likes popcorn ceilings anyhow? leaving us with little choice but to remove it all (from both rooms) and start fresh. with any luck, we'll manage to get through all of that this week/end and finally be ready for the new carpet to be installed next week! am so looking forward to getting the boys into their own rooms at last ;)