This is a pile of boxes at the apartment...only the beginning of the long process of moving. I spent about 2 weeks slowly getting all the boxes packed, but in the end I ran out of steam and boxes. We were using all sorts of creative ways to pack those last "few things" that just seemed to be endless.
All of the cats loved the piles of boxes that continued to grow and change. They investigated every nook and cranny.
Hauling, Moving, Unpacking...
We had so many gracious helpers ready and willing to get things started early on Saturday morning. Our day started at 8am and with eight people, the apartment was empty in no time. The truck was parked on Main St., so the sidewalk outside the apartment soon became filled with all of our stuff. I couldn't believe we had fit everything into that place! I don't even want to think about moving a house-ful of stuff in the future!
While the truck was being loaded, some people went to the house with loaded cars. More helpers arrived later, offering fresh muscles ready to tackle the unloading. The truck arrived at the house around 12:30, and if I recall correctly, it was unloaded within 1-1 1/2 hours. The weather was nice, but it was about 90 degrees and humid, so we were also pretty wiped out by the time it was finished. Thankfully we were rejuvenated by the great spread of food my mom brought.
Isn't the yard just gorgeous? Mel commented that it felt like you were camping and everyone had their own spot at the campground. (Of course on a larger and more permanent scale.) I thought the comparison was great. That's definitely how we feel!
Decisions, decisions....where should everything go?
Lots of heavy lifting. Good thing Tony was able to help us out. He did such a great job in packing and driving the truck. We could not have done the move without him!
Yeah...we go from a pile of boxes in one place to a pile of boxes in another. Seriously, couldn't there be an easier way to move?
What can I say? It was a hot day and we were getting tired. But there was no rest for the weary.
Our new refrigerator was delivered and it really filled the spot nicely. We're both happy with our first big appliance purchase! Next will be the washer and dryer. I cannot wait.
Zach's first home project - hooking up the ice maker. Thanks to his dad for helpful instruction and pointers. (We'll have you on speed dial, Dad!)
Since moving day, we have been able to unpack quite a few things and have the house feeling comfortable. We absolutely love it and still feel like it's not really ours yet. It is just so different from our downtown apartment living and we are so grateful. Zach commented that it was difficult to fall asleep last night because it was so quiet.
The cats are adjusting rather quickly. They are constantly rotating from spot to spot, windowsill to windowsill. There are a ton of birds and squirrels for them to watch. I think they're loving it.
Will post some pictures of the interior soon, once I get a few more boxes out of the way.
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