Welcome Home

This week I feel like our move became a little more official. We closed on a house. We are all so excited to start putting down roots and making our new place feel like home. Living in a two bedroom apartment has been a great experience but I think we all would agree it will be a little easier when we are not dealing with each other in such tight quarters. I am also looking forward to unpacking some of those boxes from six months ago.

Moving is not an easy activity and I am amazed by people who do it every couple years. But at the same time, as long as we are going through all the packing, selling and buying, I am glad it was for a big change like this. I loved my years in NJ but I am equally excited for this new phase with so much to see and explore right nearby.

Soon we will be settled and ready for visitors. Basically if you read this blog, consider it an open invite. And if airfare prevents full family visits, consider vacations the "dubbels" way. My parents started taking just one child someplace. I loved my one on one trip to Virginia and also NZ and Australia with my mom. I equally loved my trips to Ireland, Tennessee and England with my dad. I have continued the tradition by visiting Renate first with Laurel then with Owen. I know it Is not easy to plan and take a trip without the whole family- but I am guessing once you do it once you may realize it is the best vacation ever.