Moving Day

Two weeks ago today we moved from Longview to Garland Texas. We are just about settled in and almost unpacked. Kaden loves his new school and is handling all this transition like a trouper. Karson has been very cuddly and attached to his paci since the move but has also had an ear infection through it all. It's hard to believe we have been here 2 weeks.

Kaden and Daddy on moving day. We found that 4 almost 5 year olds think a uhaul truck is the coolest thing in the world.

Orientation

Kaden's new school had orientation. He only let me take a few pictures before he was done and refused to take anymore. This was meet the teacher and your classmates night. Kad only let me take a few pictures before the Mommy stop your embarrassing me thing started.

New Everything

We are finally getting settled in here in Garland. So much has happened in the last two weeks. I have taken so many pictures and I can finally share them.

Update

Today we pack up a moving truck and will be leaving for Garland. It's been a very very busy week. Sunday LFA had a reception for us. I hugged and said goodbye to many people I have had the pleasure to get to know the last 5 years in Longview. We spent a few days in Garland getting all the last things settled there for the move plus Kaden's K-5 orientation for school. Wednesday night we came home. I packed and packed. Thursday ran a ton of errands and spent most of the day on the phone and enjoyed a night with our music team saying goodbye, ate some great food, hugged, and cried. Packed, packed, packed and now we are heading to Garland. We have a busy few days ahead of us. This Sunday is our first service and Monday is Kaden's first day of school and Friday is my little guys special day. Kaden is turning 5. I may be out for a few days but will be back soon.

Packing Packing Packing

It hit me this morning that next week I will not be living in my house anymore. I finally got the packing bug today. This has been a busy week of getting everything ready for the move and school shopping for Kaden. I have to admit I did 90% of it online. Well I have to get back to packing.

Spaghetti Night

It's been a rough couple of days for Kars. I have to admit I have enjoyed rocking him to sleep and all the cuddling he has needed. His doctor gave him a new medicine to see if we can keep him infection free for a while.

Even though Karson was tired and had a fever he enjoyed his spaghetti tonight with a smile.

Moving Sale or Garage Sale Tips

I had a moving sale this weekend. I have been cleaning out and had some junk to sale. What didn't sell is going to a couple of places.

Since I have lived in Longview I have had a couple of sales a year. They have been a great source of extra cash so I can buy stuff for the boys when they need some things.

Some Great Tips....

- If you have young kiddos especially around Kaden's age its good to keep them involved. Kaden is really good about letting me get rid of some of his old and unused things. We always have an agreement that he will get some extra money usually $10.00 to spend how he wants for his stuff.

- Place an ad. I have found great success in placing an ad in the paper for each sale I have. The investment is worth it. Most of my customers come because of the ad not the signs I put out.

- Put signs out. I put signs out on all the busier roads leading to my home.

- Keep it organized and clean. Nobody wants to dig trough your stuff when its just thrown around.

-Price everything. Some people use a coding system. This red is a dollar and yellow 50 cents. I have also used the garage sale stickers from the store 300 for 2.50.

- Price it to go. Price it reasonable or you will be left with it at the end of your sale.

- It's also a great way to meet your neighbors.

I have met most of mine this way.

This was my last sale in Longview :( .... Goodbye Longview I will miss you.

Please keep the door shut.

Lately I everytime I pass the pantry door it is open. Each time I close it I think everybody knows to keep this door shut so Karson doesn't get into everything. Well today I witnessed the suspect in action.

20 Months

You are 20 months old today. You are an awesome little guy. Easy going but also live up to your nickname bear. You look up to your big brother and want to do everything he does. Before I know it you will be 2 years old. I love you so so much. Happy 20 month birthday Karsee.

Happy Birthday

Today is my brother Nathan's Birthday. He is 18 today. I was 10 years old when he was born and I still remember that day. We didn't know if he would be a boy or a girl and my brother Thomas and I had our guesses or wants to which we preferred to have I wanted a little sister. I think we also looked forward to a promise of a bunk bed because one of us would have to share a room. I was disappointed with the news of a little brother until I got a glimpse of him a few minutes later and I loved my lil bro from the start. I am so glad I was wrong because I would not change it for anything. It was also nice being the only girl too. Love you bro. Hope you have a wonderful birthday.

From your favorite nephews....