Saturday, March 29, 2008

Boxes, Bunnies and Babies...

Okay...So I think that I definitely might have crossed a line and completely reached a limit. I think that I might have been a little crazy to try and handle this big of a move at this big of a time in my life. Forget that I had a baby 5 weeks ago and chase after a 19 month old on a daily basis...we can even overlook the bunches of junk we have accumulated over the years...but throw in a holiday weekend with a visit from Easter bunny and we might have just maxed out a little bit!

First of all- for those of you that don't know this about me- I love to set up. When I was little the majority of my play was just setting up the play theme... so, living among boxes just isn't my thing...I like to have my home feel home. So this equates to staying up as late as I possibly can to try and master the feat of unpacking. After a week of no sleep... I hit a new low... that is right... I fell asleep brushing my teeth. I like to think of it as a little power nap. After all, doesn't everyone close their eyes when they brush their teeth...really scrub? Think about it. You are mimicking you teeth brushing aren't you to see if you do in fact close your eyes...don't fall asleep... anyways- new all time low. I think it made Kelly a little nervous because he called me from work to tell me that in the evening I had to leave the house alone for awhile...to do "something for myself". Of all the places to choose...Elizabeth Arden red door salon, cheesecake factory, etc...I choose WALMART. Let it be known... I HATE walmart. In fact, I avoid it at all costs... I am a Target girl and Walmart's organization makes me nervous. Walmart is okay with boxes everywhere... remember- I am not that person. But I needed a phone and Target was reordering phones so alas, I roamed walmart like a sleepless crazy person... finally, things are getting settled and I have had some sleep. It is amazing how much better you feel after a nice long nap. Anyways, here are some pictures to document the past week...

Step 1. The packing process. For every 5 boxes I packed. Molly unpacked 1. That was really fun. In this phase I came realize that the May family needs to forget Dallas and join the circus. My children are clowns. We took breaks in the packing to play! Gabe just loves his tummy time...

And look at this toot!
Step 2. Moving Day! We had an amazing crew of movers that really busted on their Saturday before Easter to get us into our new home! We are so thankful for such awesome friends and family! I meant to take more pictures but only remembered when it was time for the celebratory beer.


Step 3: Moving Night= Easter Prep Time! You have to have some eggs for the bunny to hide! This Easter was SO MUCH FUN because Molly was really into the coloring!


I really don't like this picture of me but Molly's facial expression was too cute!





Two eggs at a time...she is an old pro now!

Step 4: Easter morning! Hooray for bunny visits! We had a great Easter morning, went to church, saw some family and took the BEST NAP EVER!



I guess I have been overworking my children too...Molly would not wake up for Easter morning...this is what we had to work with.


Molly made sure that Gabriel had his share of Easter eggs too.


What a morning!!! Two tired boys!


Step 5: Getting Settled. So here we are...getting things settled! I finally have Internet as of about 3 hours ago! WHOO HOO! Our days are filled with a little unpacking...


A little art...


A little face to face flirting:



A little bit of downward dog...



And nap time in some brand new rooms...



I will say that waking up Easter morning in our new home was probably the best feeling ever! We will send new home pictures soon! Thanks for reading this INSANELY long post!

3 comments:

Heather Anderson said...

Wow, for being tired, you sure looked gorgeous Easter morning! Thanks for the advice. You were so right, Parker was a champ and I was the one who had a harder time with the transition. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you this week!

Carole said...

I love your pictures! Your family is precious:)

I also love your new backyard - so pretty! And I can totally relate on the unpacking psychoness. I stayed up when we moved in our house and had everything unpacked and hung on the wall in 2 days. Yes I did. I am not ashamed.

Carole said...

Hey julie,
I saw your comment on my post and for some reason all i have is your baylor email, so I'll just answer here. we got our furniture at target online. they have a great selection! we should totally get the kiddos together for some fun! email me your personal email.