So thankful...

It's gone.  My old house.  And I'm finally okay with it.

We visited my family (now three hours away - an extra half hour got added to our drive) and when we drove home last night, it felt like it.

I was so incredibly blessed to have so much help move into my new house and a dear friend who left behind one package.  Such a sweet and thoughtful gift of snacks and cleaning supplies...just thought my blogging world should know that I'm finally home and loving it!

Landscaping

I am not an amazing landscaper...but I am committed to learning and growing and creating a beautiful place where others and myself can relax and enjoy the beauty of God's creation.

Here are some before and after photos of what we've done so far...

Front

Front now...still not done.  The evergreen on the far left is now gone.

Before (back)

Before

In progress...just pulling weeds and mulberry trees.  I hate mulberry trees!

Current...in progress.  We (many different family and friends and myself) trimmed the plants, pulled some, and pulled out some extra coneflowers on the right.

Pulled out some of the sweet pea that was overtaking the left side...broke my heart.  

Before...lots of weeds and trimming needed.

After

No before picture, but trimmed up the boxwoods and evergreen trees.

Before, long view showing what's overgrown.

After...

The evergreen has a tree shape again!

Panoramic shot...starting to look better!

Saying good-bye and hello...

I felt like all we did in the old house for a week was live near chaos.  Boxes and boxes and boxes.  It was great to be able to do it in spurts.  I had a friend who even went up with me a few days ahead of time and we set up the kitchen slowly.

Whoops...take off the legs before going out the door!

The first few hours...

Immediately after closing, we headed over to drop off a load of boxes.  I couldn't wait to get in there and begin to make it mine.

Our front door

Some weeds begging to be pulled...

No key needed!!!  Great for when I'm headed out for a run.  

My gorgeous kitchen...and yes, I've filled most of the cabinets already!

Coffee nearby, yes please!

Our view from the living room!

A vine had started to take over all of the other plants...

It's sweet pea!  (Nate's nickname for me - how perfect for this house.)

Anniversary, come and gone

We celebrated our six month anniversary by going to the restaurant where we first met for our first "unofficial" date.  

I had just had my hair cut and styled that day and after seeing my photo, my sister sent me a picture too.  Turns out, she had her hair cut too.  Even hours away, we are still copying each other.

Updates are coming

I've been horrible!  I'm starting to get used to the new surroundings.  Over the next few days, I hope to update you on the moving and everything that came with it.

Thanks for staying with me!

Not happy

I am not happy with myself. I am not happy with my choices. And I've become unhappy with my weight. And the sad part is that I am still at my goal weight. 

I haven't listened to my body. I've given in to the lie that food brings comfort. I'm diving back into old habits of eating too many snacks and knowing that I am mindlessly eating. 

With moving upon me, boxes everywhere, life being lived in two cities, it's time to remember why I began Weight Watchers. 

It's time to choose good choices because surrendering today brings freedom tomorrow. Changing my life is good. Changing habits can set up a healthy family, if God chooses to bless us with children.

 I've never shared my weight on here. Right now, it wouldn't help to share the number. We are all at different points in the journey. And while the receptionists shared that they would love to be where I am, I'm ready to feel free again and not slaved to food, my number, my choices. Just free to listen to what my body needs.