Our Northland Home

Nope, sorry, no pictures. I just wanted to put up a quick note to let y'all know that we made it up here safely, unloaded and returned the truck, and even have most of the boxes unpacked and in their rightful places. We love our new house (as do the cats, who love to disappear during the day now) and the weather has been fantastic. We have two very large shady trees in our yards that keep the house nice and cool all day. We are currently freeloading some internet from a neighbor who doesn't protect their connection and some cable from the previous owners who haven't turned off their service yet. Brian's currently upstairs patching some nail holes in what will be Everett's room so we can paint it blue this week! Brian also starts work tomorrow, so it will be just me and the babe for the first time in a week. We've already had fun hanging out with family, picnicking, and of course, unpacking and organizing. We've made two trips to Ace, two trips to Wal-Mart, and a long walk to the post office, bike shop, bank, food co-op, and grocery store. I am very excited to learn that as of next month, there aren't really any benefits we miss out on by not being paid members of the co-op and I am utterly thrilled to learn that they sell Ev's yogurt, flours, grains, and oils by the pound, wonderful cereals, chips, and dairy products, and any natural baby stuff I could want! Yay! Now it's time to change Ev and head to the lake!

Last night in (West) Lafayette

I was totally planning on taking cute pictures of Ev amongst all the mess and boxes yesterday and today, but it just never happened. Sorry! We got the U-Haul at 3:30 yesterday, the first helper showed up at 4, and we eventually had 8 lovely Triathlon and lab friends come and they loaded that truck to the brim in 2 hours flat! Then we all went out to Nine Irish Brothers for dinner. Bri and I ran errands, packed more odds and ends and cleaned all day today and now we are just about done. Ev's been exhausted, Mabel's been freaked, and Olivia's been intrigued. Ev is now sleeping in his pack n' play in his old room, Brian's patching some holes in the walls, and I, well obviously you know what I'm doing! Now we just need to pack up our few days' clothes and last minute boxes, fold up the futon and pack n' play, load up the car, make it through our apartment inspection, and we'll be on our way! We're really hoping Mabel won't freak out too much when we try to get her in her carrier, but it's the most likely scenario. She's finally just calmed down and sat on the futon next to me. Now Bri and I are going to watch a tiny bit more of our lovely cable and go to bed! Next time you hear from me, we will be in the northwoods!

We will be moving to....

Just for fun-sies, here is a visual representation:


I'm sure some of you figured it out immediately, but hey, I wanted to show off some of the things we are excited to live amongst again. Sorry I kept you all guessing for so long, we had to do a little talking first.
Brian will be working at Chequamegon Bay Engineering (the same firm he worked with as an intern in college). I'm not sure what I'll be doing, but I am keeping an open mind about possibly teaching, possibly starting a home daycare, possibly just working, or possibly staying home with the babe.

While we are not entirely thrilled about the lack of residents in our social/educational circle, we will make do. And we are excited about being back in a place where there are trees and water, family, and the puppies! This also means we won't have to travel for SIL's wedding this summer! Heehee. We are planning on renting something for a while and then, hopefully, buying a house! Anyway! That's all for today! Hope you are relieved of your stressful guessing. :)


Here are some pictures from yesterday:

Look ma! I have cloth on my bum!

Loving the toys!