Tuesday, July 7, 2009

We made it!!!

Since we left over a month ago, I decided I better finally update the blog:) Here are some pics from the move. Here is Paige on the plane...she was lucky enough to get her own seat on the flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids. It was a much needed break after being stuck in the middle seat between two stupid men for three hours on the first flight. Casey got to the airport about 10 minutes before us - pretty good timing considering this was after a three day drive. We spent the night at Becky and Steven's house and then moved into our house the next day.
Paige got a little worn out from all the unpacking too!! It took us quite awhile to get used to the time change (3 hours). She would be up until 11pm and then Casey and I would be up until 12 or 1. Then we would sleep in forever. But now we are on a pretty normal scheule. We accomplished our first home improvement project: installing a new microwave. We figured if we needed to buy one, we might as well get one that saves counter space. Paige was a big help for daddy. Here is before, during and after.

Once we started unpacking (specifically the crib and toys) I think Paige realized that this was going to be our new house. She very quickly made herself right at home. She runs around the house with this blanket all day long. She has a tendency to put it on or over her head. She has in fact run into the wall on more than one occasion.

She loves to sit on the bathroom counter while we get ready for the day. If I tell her that we need to comb her hair or brush her teeth, she runs straight to the bathroom and tries to climb up on the counter while saying "up, up, up."
We quickly found the penny horse at Meijer (a super-walmart type store) thanks to a tip from one of the moms in our ward. Seriously, it only costs a penny and it lasts forever. Needless to say, we ride it EVERY time we go to Meijer. We have enjoyed having Becky and Steven close by. We have seen them a few times since we got here. We got together for Father's Day for a BBQ. Paige is learning who they are and gets excited when I tell her they are coming. She knows that they have a baby and gets excited to see cousin Callie.

7 comments:

TrishAnderson said...

Glad you made it ok and that you are adjusting well. We miss you here.

Jana and Brett said...

Hey Trams!
Congrats on Baby #2!!! Do you know what you are having??? I'm so excited for you, but so sad that you have such a long winter with a 2 year old and a brand new little baby. But! You are creative, you'll get through it. :0)Paige is darling. Have fun in Michigan!

The Youngs said...

Glad everything went well with moving! You're looking so cute with your prego belly!

Amber said...

We miss you guys so much! The 4th of July wasn't the same without you! I miss Paige too! Your house is really nice! You should take more pictures when you are done putting everything away! I know i am going to be sooo jealous! love you guys!

Kisha Atkin said...

Hey cute pregnant Tamra! Glad you survived the move! Whew. What long trips for all three of you. Paige is so big, holy cow! I love her smile on that horse. Keep in touch an call me sometime.

The Malone Family said...

Love the moving pictures! Too bad I'm not that great at taking pictures...seriously need to get better! Love the pregnant belly though.

Carrie Ann said...

Wow!! You have been so busy!! So sad that you moved so far away, but it looks as though you are all doing so wonderful! Congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy too! Haley and I were out to lunch and a movie today and we were talking about you and she mentioned that you are expecting so I wanted to be sure and say congrat's! :) Best wishes!!