It all happened rather fast, and we were totally led to many tender mercies. Everything worked out quickly and efficiently. We found a wonderful apartment that we love (and that's bigger!), and a couple accepted our old place to rent.
Moving happened over the course of 2 weeks. We gradually packed up things and took small loads over to the new place. We bought a few food/snack items and brought over some toys and books so Lucy would feel more at home when we went over there. And we even ate dinner there a couple times before actually moving in. Lucy adjusted SO well, better than we could have even hoped, and we're relieved and so grateful.
Lucy enjoyed packing and unpacking. We all got to make messes all day leading up to the move, and she was a big helper, putting things in boxes and taking them out again. I think we packed the house 1 1/2 times. :)
Trying out the new area rug for the living room! Lucy would run around and flop on it. Then she'd pat the ground, motioning us over, and ask us all to "go seep" haha. It's a soft one. :)
The BIG moving happened on two different Saturdays. For part one, Sam's family all came and packed, cleaned, and moved a lot over. We got the kitchen mostly set up with dishes, utensils, appliances, etc. Katie and Deanna were amazing, vacuuming off the tops of all the cabinets, scrubbing grease off the stove's hood/overhang thing, and so much more. Everyone did so much. And after that day, the moving stress significantly went down. :)
For part two: the final moving day, Sam's parents, Spencer and Katherine, our dear friends Paul and Amber, and 10 guys from the YSA ward we're serving in all came. It was an army!!! I made a donut run early in the morning, and the crew all arrived by 8:45. In just a matter of a few hours, everything was completely out and the apartment was cleaned. I tried to balance working with resting, as I've been having a lot more Braxton Hicks contractions these days, and found it quite difficult to balance! I was so touched by the love and hard work everyone selflessly put in for us. Everyone was moving, lifting, cleaning and scrubbing, vacuuming, playing with Lucy, and more. Lucy cried a little bit when the guys started taking our couches out, but a big snuggle and the realization she now had ample room to run around inside stopped the concerned tears. And moving day became fun for her after that. Our hearts are full and we realize how truly blessed we are to have such supportive family and friends.
Lucy's Room
Lucy approves :D
Yesterday while Sam was in school, I worked in the second room (aka the twins' room) for a while and it went from looking like this:
To that:
Progress! ... Still things to do and to figure out what to do with so much STUFF. We've been feeling purge mode coming on.... and an added bonus is living really close to the DI now. ;) We'll be visiting that place soon and bearing gifts.
Our messy bedroom! Unpacking and organizing still in progress.
The living room and entry . . .
The eating area/computer area . . . (LOVE that chalkboard wall!)
And the kitchen.
When we woke up from our second sleep in our new home, we found a white surprise outside! SNOW! It snowed most of the day, and stuck around on the ground and cars for a few hours after. The mountains looked frosted and beautiful. Lucy was totally captivated, watching the snow fall from the windows in each room, exclaiming "RAIN! RAIN!"
As I was making breakfast, I kept peeking around the corner to find Lucy like this, entranced by the snowfall. :) It was the cutest thing ever.
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