We've Moved!

These last three weeks have been a whirlwind, but truly, everything has gone smoothly and with very few surprises--what more could you ask when you're moving, right?

This entire experience has been bittersweet...we moved away from very dear friends, a home we loved and worked hard on, familiar surroundings, and many wonderful memories--but we now find ourselves closer to Geoff's work, in a very nice home we can grow into, and have been greeted and helped by many kind individuals.

We are very grateful for all the help we received on both ends of the move.  Friends from Morton Grove helped us pack, hosted a farewell luncheon, loaded our heavy furniture and numerous boxes, and tended to our girls while we were at closings and hauling boxes to the new place.  Geoff contacted the Bishop in the Lisle area and he helped coordinate so there were people to help us unload the truck into our new home.  And then there's the help from my Dad.  This move would not have been successful without him.  Dad fixed things in our Morton Grove home for the buyers, disassembled (and then REassembled) a lot of furniture, helped improve things around the new house, and kept us all sane!  He even had a birthday while he was here!  We made sure to step away from moving duties to go out for a dinner celebration.

The girls loved having Grandpa around.  Lillian really warmed up to him, Eliana insisted on Grandpa helping her with everything she needed, and Hylie was excited to have Grandpa help her with homework.

We are grateful for all we have and as I left our empty home in Morton Grove I felt at peace knowing I was bringing what matters most with me--my loving husband and beautiful children.  I'm so thankful for the blessings, love, and fun they bring to my life.

 We're slowly figuring out how we want to use our new space.  Sure not missing the red walls!

The girls have really loved being in our new home.  They've adjusted well to their surroundings and seem to love being in all the spaces--including the basement.  For some reason I was worried they wouldn't want to play downstairs but they haven't had any problems playing with their toys and each other in all areas of the house. 

 Eliana has been a huge fan of the dress-up box recently.

Currently, we're using the formal dining area for the kids' toys.

Excited for this new chapter...and all the projects and work that come with it!