We have a permanent residence . . . . FINALLY!

So we have officially moved.  On Wednesday, the movers dropped off all of our furniture and "stuff" that has been in storage the past 2 months.  

There were about 8 people.  They would open these pods and bring boxes and furniture out so fast.  You had to make decisions really quickly.  I do not remember there being this many boxes.  But after 5 days of constantly unpacking, we have unpacked probably 70% of the stuff.  We also had to pack up and clean our rental house.  My mother in law Jean came into town to help.  She was such a big help.  She helped us not feel so overwhelmed and she is so good at setting up rooms and decorating.  And to add to the exhaustion, the kids (especially Abby) decided to not sleep well during most of this.  Jay and I feel beaten down but here is what we have accomplished . . . . .

Master Before

Master After

Jace's room before

Jace's room after

Formal Living Room Before

Formal Living Room After

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After

Don't be deceived it is not all pretty.  Here are some pics that of rooms that are really suffering . . . 

 

Our only  bathroom with a shower has a towel as a curtain.  The shower curtain falls almost every time we have a shower.  

The back family room is our "catch all" room.  The kids love it.  Toys are everywhere.

We will be unpacking probably for the next few weeks.  We have a plumber and an electrican coming over to fix some issues that we need to address now.  After we get settled, we will start figuring out the renovation.  Jay and I are still talking about what all we want to do and who will do it.  

But all of this work, has caused us all to "tip the bottle".