all settled... and in love!

Our New House!!! We all love it!

Oh Bear Bear

Woody

Sam is a happy kitty now-

She had a tough week and 2 days staying inside-

she couldn't make it the full 2 weeks (and either could we)

It is a very relaxed place to chill out... Templeton gets a great little breeze that runs right through the house! We have had a few little BBQ's and it fits everyone perfectly!

We are still awaiting our final Short Sale Approval from the Bank. But are really ready to sign and make this place truely ours! We will be happy here for many years!!!

PS. we love visitors!!!

We are baaaack... for real!

Our adventure in New Orleans is officially over. We are no longer residents of Louisiana. We sold our house on Shannon Dr and made that drive for the last time.

Sam wanted to come with us to help pack.



Shaw driving the truck... 26 foot with a full car dolly for our mazda!


Going over the Mississippi River.

I have no clue where this photo was from... honestly it looked all the same. We had mostly good weather, besides Monday evening we stopped because of a some wind and rain.

We drove I10... all the way to CA then up the 101...

Texas is very very long state.

California has the worst roads.

I have a greater respect for truck drivers... it's hard driving a big truck. They cannot go any faster uphill and they cannot stop. That truck was bumpy and loud... but ran like a champ.

We are looking forward to getting all our stuff out of storage and into the house.

As of now we are moving in June 12th. =)

The house...

So I first wrote this Blog for Shaw... but since he's awesome and totally trusts me... here is the house that is SUPER Cool that we put an offer in and it just got accepted! I am 99.999% sure he will love it as I do!!! (and all parents)

Here are some pictures that the website didn't show...

Our Mom's Approve

Garage is off an alleyway. 2 car garage is inclosed and the 3rd is to this carport but secluded from the alley with a one car garage door.

Other cool things....

indoor laundrey

patio for a spa... which I want badly.

the bedrooms have really neat built-ins. one a desk and one drawers and a shelf.

3rd spare room is large and on the other side of the house for loud guests.

Like 1 mile from work for me and about a mile from the templeton park.

It's pretty private and feels much bigger that .1 of an acre.

This place is move in ready... not much work is needed to be done (which is so much different than any other places we have looked at! )

We are renting from the owners until the sale goes through. We move in June 15th!

Happy thoughts and prayers that this sort sale process will go as smooth as possible.

Shaw I can't wait for you to see it so you will love it! XOXO

Whhaaa Hoooo

We are on our way to New Orleans!

We sold our house and are leaving the 13th of May to make the final move!

=)

Looking forward to some time with my lovely lover and seeing all the people we have missed since being here!

Another Update- Shaw's parents have decided and have taken action to add on a bathroom and small kitchen to our bottom bedroom. We are about 3 week away from completion. There has been a lot of banging and dust and some money spent but to not have to crawl up thoes skechy stairs and go through that very noisy door to get to the bathroom while half asleep will be AWESOME. Also eliminating the falling down the stairs factors will also be nice (has only happened twice and its been towards the bottom)

Here are just a few photos.

View from my room into the kitchen. Bathroom is in the far back.

Big Window installed.

Robert Cleaning up the workers messes...

Thanks Guys! It's going to be awesome!

Some Truck News...

Not the most exciting blog... I know... but here goes...

The camper shell that we got for the move is no longer blue! A guy named Jack gave us a great deal and painted it to match.


Another great idea that my lovely husband had... we call it a Tuck Bed Bed!
We ordered some high quality foam from my mom, measured out the wheel wells and sewed covers to fit. We've slept on it two nights so far and they were the best camping sleep we have ever gotten!


A good days work!

And they stack up for easy moving!

Ooooh... it's NICE!

But the best news is as of this month......

Our truck is payed off!

Thank you Truck for being a good truck... We love you!

the pad

This is the new pad... 5500 Valentina


our room...

View from the door

Crazy stairs... going up to the bathroom kitchen and rest of the family.
I'm getting better at them with every attempt.

Living room

Snake and get ready in the morning station

our closet.

Back yard...

Little dog trails have been formed by the dogs running and playing.

Oh Bear Bear....

Thank you Robert, Mellody, Jesse and Daisy Mae for letting us have a room!

The past 2 months!!!

Wow- it's about time... 2 months later... let me fill you in on what has happened!

The day after Thanksgiving my mom and I drove From Lacombe LA to Atascadero CA. We had our truck, our 2 dogs, our 2 cats and a snake. It was quite the adventure. We drove it in 3 days and stayed 2 nights... those nights were quite interesting, 7 of us in a Motel 6 room. loading and unloading was quite the chore. My mom was the greatest trooper ever.

Pretty Clouds through Texas.
And mountians.

We would each drive a tank of gas then switch... it worked out nicely. I got pulled over and given a warning for speeding and we got hit by a LARGE tumbleweed crossing the interstate.



We are all adjusting nicely. It is a bit of a change for us all. The dogs are loving Shaw's parent backyard and really enjoying the nice weather.


Dog Beach... Bear Bear loves that cold water!
Frodo is gone. He was always a wild cat. He came and went a few times until leaving for good about 3 weeks ago. Sam is enjoying lots of attention and stays in our room most of the time.


It was great being here for Christmas. We got to do some celebrating with both sides of the family. We got to spend New Years Eve together which we have not been able to do b/c of Shaw's schedule in 4 years.


My mom and I made my gram's famous round rolls. Great Christmas presents.


Shaw's mom Mellody and crazy Daisy Mae. With their matching scarves.

Shaw and his Brother.
Cool things about CA... They recycle!

I am really enjoying my job and Shaw really likes being able to see land from his rig.
Our house in Lousiana is still for sale. Praying that it will sell soon.
I'm back to blogging and Life is good!