Things are progressing forward in our move to Eastern Washington. Sometime this week we will sign for our house over there. The movers will be here to pack our stuff on the 4Th of March, and that we will be it. Once the truck is packed the kids and I will head over there. We then will be residents of X-Small Town USA.
Some of the things I'm look forward to. Wine. There are 35 wineries within a 20 mile radius. Can you only imagine. Some of the best wine comes right out of out little town.
I was chatting with one of the local peeps and she gave me a run down of events and festivals from now until September. Holy Cow! I'm gonna be drunk most of the summer.
The Columbia River is close enough for us to drop the boat in for a little wake boarding. I sort of forgot how to do that since I bought a new board 2 years ago and only have been on it once.
Brandon's work is only 3 min from the house. Seriously, only 3 minutes. No more 45 minute commute one way in traffic. No more traffic back ups, no more 405, I-5, and Hwy 9. I will not miss that at all. When you say you are going to be somewhere in 10 minutes, you will really be there in 10 minutes.
I have never lived anywhere but on the west side. For the most part I have been in Washington for 25 years. With only a short stint in Oregon where I met Brandon. I would call this home. I'm sad to be leaving the trees. Not sad to be leaving the grey, dreary, cold, rain.
I just want this to be a good positive move for us all. Brandon loves his job, loves the town, and I hope I feel the same soon.
The kids seem to be doing good with it. better then I expected. Braydon is excited that he will be in middle school next year. Lila is happy that she gets to only go to kindy for half days. Brandon told her she can hang out with me all by herself and go shopping. Ellie, she is just happy to be doing anything and anytime.
Me, I get weepy from time to time. I start thinking about how I won't have my good friends close. All my good shopping...gone (NO NORDSTROM, NO POTTERYBARN) Think of all the money we will save!!
i just don't want to lose touch with the good people I have here. I guess with all the modern technologies it's a easier then back in the day. You know when folks wrote letters with paper, envelopes and stamps.
I will try to get some pictures up for our new town soon. It really is cute.
15 words of wisdom:
How am I dealing with your move? Eating my way through bags of Hershey's Creme de Menthe Kisses that's how.
I know you will love it eventually, and I'll be there as much as possible.
You did say wine, right?
Definitely wine! And don't forget to get "bombed" at the Friday night games.
I have family in Eastern WA, it's certainly a change from the west side. There are some wonderful aspects of Small Town USA though, I'm sure you and your family will find those gems and make it even more. May you have a smooth move.
christina
I hope your transition to your new town will be an easy one. I have left a Lovey Award for you at my site, stop by sometime and pick it up at
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I bet you will soon love your new home... and I can't wait to see photos!
Change is hard. You will adjust and enjoy in no time I am sure.
Just like Beverly said, change is hard. It sounds like it will be a positive move though and that is a good thing.
I came over from Carrie's sight. I have allot of cousins over there. My cousin owns the L & L Drive-In in Grandview. You will have to stop by. Yummy food!!
Hi,
Looks like are moving to my town. The long, treeless mountain is very familiar. It really is a nice spot!
Welcome!!
Lorrie
Much wine and a three minute commute for hubby does not suck, you'll do great sugar!
Carrie's comment is too cute. I was wondering how she was handling this news....hehe....eating chocolate like any sad normal BFF would of course!!!
Hey there... hang in there... you will end up liking the town...
Sorry I haven't been around of late... things have been crazy around here... finally my LID is slowly creeping up (they are up to March 6th and we are April 5th) - finally...
Hi,
I read your blog pretty often but almost never comment so I just wanted to pop in and say thanks for the great blog. I imagine you are unpacking at your new house now. I hope everyone settles in quickly. We've moved a lot (military) and in our experience a short work commute makes a very positive difference in quality of family life...more together time and less stress...I think that'll be a big plus for you!
Let us know how you're doing when you get a chance.
Thinking of your family--
Marcy from MSN
mom to 4, 2 from China
Linda,
I hope your move went well! I was bad & only looked at the link Karen sent me to your blog on FB quickly, so I didn't even realize it was yours. It looks like you've been blogging for a while. I started last summer and I'm trying to do it more often. I do one for the scrapbook store where I work and for myself. Chat with you soon! :) -Julie
Any good wine advice yet? Maybe you can get some free if you tell us your faves?
Hope all is well!
Alyzabeth's Mommy
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