the movers are here. boxes are starting to stack up around me. my heart is racing. i am not sure if it's excitement, anxiety or the copious amounts of caffeine i have consumed over the last week. most likely, all of the above. we had a busy but beautiful weekend. we held a yard sale to sell a lot of the things that can not make the move with us - and it brought some of our favorite people out - the weather was gorgeous and the girls played with the gaggle of neighborhood children all day long - it was wonderful. saturday evening we grilled steaks in the backyard {at adie's insistence} for our last meal as a family at our home. sunday, we hosted a bbq for our neighbors. i made boilermaker pulled pork {it slow cooked in beer and whiskey for 24 hours} and my first from scratch bbq sauce - it was insane.
today and tomorrow will be full of more boxes and moving trucks - taking our clothes and personal items to my mom's and general mayhem. thursday, i fly back over the pond. i am dancing somewhere between laughter and tears. i know that if i can make it through this month - the most painful part will be behind us and we can move forward with hope in our hearts and adventure before us...
xoox~jla
I feel your emotions. I know this will be wonderful for you and the family. Thinking of you always. xoxo
Posted by: Jen | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 11:14 AM
This reminds me of leaving Berkeley, you know you are pointed in the right direction but it still hurts your heart (and your head) to be leaving. I wish you and your family the very best and I look forward to reading about your many adventures! Take care...
Posted by: Denise | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 11:29 AM
You'll be taking your beautiful, full life wherever you re-root yourself, Jen. Good luck during this exciting transition. Breathe. And drink more coffee.
Posted by: Elisabeth | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 12:28 PM
love the shot!
i imagine you're super stressed right now. how fortunate for you to have all of these opportunities. best of luck. find little moments to take it in or do something that really treats you.
can't wait to see what's in store for you & your family!
Posted by: cara | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 01:34 PM
good luck!!
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 03:11 PM
I know what this feels like. :) Kind of exciting and sickening at the same time, as you prepare for big changes. Best of peace and smoothness as these things occur!
Posted by: Brooke | Monday, 17 May 2010 at 11:19 PM
Good luck with moving! Remember to take good care of yourself thought the hectic times!
Posted by: Marthe | Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 11:38 AM
Wishing you all of the very, VERY best. I'm sure you will have wonderful adventures ahead of you.
Posted by: vanessa joie | Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 04:40 PM
Good luck! Moving is an adventure, it is good for you :D
Posted by: Jen | Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 11:26 AM
good luck! the worst part is getting the washer and dryer in. from there it is all down hill (besides the unending boxes...)
Posted by: Katherine | Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 12:26 PM
Best of Luck to you and your family, J. I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures.
Posted by: Alicia A. | Thursday, 20 May 2010 at 11:07 PM
I've been a follower for months now. I wish you the best of luck in your exciting new adventure!
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Posted by: chelsea | Wednesday, 26 May 2010 at 01:25 AM
Enjoy the new house. I know the feeling, emotions overide everything and you can't remember what you are meant to be doing. Love the photo. Carla
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best wishes and hopes for your move! :)
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