To 3 years and many many more...cheers!
While enjoying our coffee & breakfast, we talked about our life in 3's:
- 3 years of marriage
- A new family of 3
- 3 moves: Oxford, Delaware x2
- 3 popcorn makers (insert guilty faces)
- 3 brands of cars: Honda, Ford, Toyota
NEWS:
The rumors are true, we are moving. Mark accepted a job in Virginia, just south of DC. Exactly one month ago (to the day) Mark received a call from Independence Landscaping asking him to interview. Two days later, on the 4th of July, he was on an airplane to meet the owners in person. It was a crazy day; there and back before 3pm, and it has been crazy ever since.
Our house is on the market and we are praying a buyer will come along sooner than later because we are moving regardless if it sells. Our tentative moving date is August 18th so if you're in the area and want free pizza (and help move a box or ten), come on over! :)
We're excited, nervous, sad, tired, and anxious all at the same time. We both grew up in Delaware and besides our small-town college experience, it's all we've ever known. Did you know both of our parents live here too? 1.2 miles from each other to be exact. It IS definitely going to be different living outside of our "hometown" and away from our family and friends.
Without a doubt this is bittersweet. We are excited. We're excited about Mark's new job, exploring all the area has to offer, meeting new people and all of the other 'firsts' and 'new' things for us and for Lily.
I have been doing a little bit of packing each day. One closet and one room at a time. I made some time to make this little frame (from Pinterest) for our anniversary. It's three maps of where 'we met', 'we married' and where 'we live'. I've been planning on making this for a few months and the whole time I thought about how funny it was going to look with the same map for all three...but not any more!
(t-minus 2 weeks)
My newest and most favorite picture of Lily.
Lily, some day we will look back at this time and laugh as we describe all of it to you.
Excited for you three! It's bitter for us ... but we trust God to bring the sweet. Happy 3rd anniversary!
ReplyDeleteOh Jill!!!! Moving is such a hard situation no matter how you look at it. Since we are moving out of town too I know exactly how you feel. My husband always reminds me that "Home is always right next to him and Presley" Lets celebrate as we both embark on these adventures with our new little families!
ReplyDeleteCUUUTE Little Lily!! And exciting news for great family adventures. Being a 'mover' myself, I love new places, new people and a clean slate/house/closets :):):)
ReplyDeletePrayers for the three of you as you begin your new adventure. I know that you will adjust to your new surroundings and grow together.
ReplyDeleteLisa Fowler