goodbye, hello.

ok, so the very next day after phil's graduation was our moving day.  it was a whirlwind of a weekend, to say the least.  but now, the dust has settled and most of the boxes are unpacked or stored in the garage.  the rest just might end up staying where they are, since we're only here for a year.  that's been our mantra lately whenever we come across things we don't like.  as in...

"it's so smoggy.  and HOT."
"it's only for a year.  it's only for a year."

"the 50s wood paneling is not my favorite."
"it's only for a year.  it's only for a year."

"the red carpet is also not my favorite."
"it's only for a year.  it's only for a year."

"five sliding glass doors, really?"
"it's only for a year.  it's only for a year."

"it's rather...  chinese-y around here."
"it's only for a year.  it's only for a year."

you get the picture.  but life with phil the fellow has been so much nicer than life with phil the resident, so we really can't complain.  here's to a year of new adventures and seeing where the Lord leads!  if we survive the summer heat, that is.  : p

goodbye, old house.

hello, new house.  (so cute, right?!)

while it seems like the new house would be light and airy and the old house looks somewhat dungeon-like, looks can be deceiving.  the old house actually had quite a bit of really nice natural light inside whereas the new house is somewhat dark, especially in the kitchen/dining room.  but again, it's only for a year and we're making the best of it.  and there are some pretty cool redeeming factors about the new house, like...

a lemon tree!  (i LOVE that i don't have to buy a lemon for a whole year and can just send mikey to the backyard whenever i need one.  it's AWESOME.  and fresh-squeezed lemonade in the summer just can't be beat!)