Moving On

We are about to start a new chapter in our lives! Chris was offered a job in Texas and so we are packing up and leaving Connecticut. We are all very excited about this new adventure! However, the boys are also a bit apprehensive and Edmund is having an especially difficult time with the idea of this move. He doesn't want to leave his friends and what he is comfortable with for something new and unknown. I know that they will adjust once we get there, though.

It's been so overwhelming. We have had just over two(!) weeks to make the move. Not a lot of time to have to think about it but also not a lot of time to say good-bye.

The packers come tomorrow, the movers on Thursday, and on Friday we take to the highway...

Happy Birthday, Chaz!

My boys are growing up! Chaz is now 8.

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Day 27 (more)

The tree in our front yard - 10 days ago and now.

Day 27

Happy Birthday, Edmund!

Edmund is 10! He is now in double digits and feeling oh so 'cool'.

Day 25

The alligator and the octopus were later joined by their friend the shark.

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Day 22

Playing in "the cave"

Day 21

The boys and I are visiting my parents for a few days.

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Day 18

My morning ritual (yes, I wash my face in the kitchen sink)

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Day 15

Valentines ready to go to school.

Yesterday's snow day meant class parties will be a day late. On the left, Lifesaver and chocolate Kiss rockets for class mates. On the right, reversible tissue packets for the teachers.

Day 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and raspberry jam filling

Oh! ...and an Australian Pinot Nior!

Snow Day

We got our first measurable snow fall of the season last night/this morning. It started out as sleet and feezing rain and then turned to regular snow. We got about an inch of snow on top of a thick layer of slick ice. They are predicting some more sleet and snow later in the day, too. Because of this, school was cancelled for the day.

The boys are thrilled to have a day off! Unfortunately, it's not a good 'play outside' kind of day. The wind is really blowing and it's just so icy out. They went out for a bit to shovel the walk and slide about on their bellies, penguin style. Then it was back inside for hot cocoa and once again in to cozy pj's.

The rest of the day will be spent enjoying an unexpected day off. It's a snow day!

Day 13

Errands

Day 12

A little Valentine's Day crafting.