Labor Day Weekend Recap

This long weekend was just what the doctor ordered. We kicked it off Friday night with spending some time with my mom, stepdad and a couple from our church. Nothing like subs, meatballs and board games. Tanner could play Apples to Apples for hours (if I let him). We got home around 9:30 and passed out.

Saturday Tanner did his usual golf thing so Lyndsay and I headed to Raleigh to do some shopping. Our first stop was Charming Charlie. Ladies, if you haven't heard of this place prepare to be amazed. This is an accesory store, with some clothes and shoes but mostly jewelry. Sounds pretty typical but guess what? It's organized by COLOR. It's an OCD dream. Need something gold? Step right over to the gold section. Something turqouise? To your left. Tortoise shell? Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, anything. This is my favorite place in the entire world besides Barnes & Noble. I highly suggest you go to their website and find the nearest location. It's all super affordable, you won't be disappointed. Next was Lane Bryant. I got a shirt for $9 but there wasn't really anything spectacular going on in there. After that we headed to the Old Navy that was in the same shopping center. Lyndsay picked up a cute dress but I didn't find anything. Our last place was Marshalls. The goal for my day was finding a cute purse but I just couldn't seem to find anything I really liked. Lyndsay got 2 cute tops from there and then we headed home and made a pit stop in Zebulon. 

That night Tanner's mom came over and Tanner grilled some awesome ribs and chicken for us. Then his sister Alli, her husband, Scott, and their sweet little baby boy, Carter, stopped by. Tanner loves that little guy and it melts my heart to see them together. It was really nice catching up with his family and looking at Halloween costumes for baby Carter (please search baby Michelin Man on Pinterest). 

Sunday morning we went to church then ate lunch at my grandma's house. After that it was nap time and I finally got around to organizing our cabinets under the bathroom sinks and our pantry. We went over to my mom's about 6:30 to have pizza and play more board games with a few people from church since we didn't have an evening service that night. 

This morning (Monday) I slept in until 8:30am! That is a true accomplishment. Tanner got up early to play golf so I did a little bit of cleaning up while I waited for him to get back. He got home around lunch time and we headed to Greenville to spend the rest of the day together. I found some really cute pillows at Ross and TJ Maxx. We also went to Barnes & Noble. I got the book House on Fire by Antonio and Christelle Baldovinos. It's about how instead of waiting for a revival to happen at church, revival really begins at home. I'm excited to start it. Tanner bought a book called Martian by Andy Weir. Our real prize of the day was the 99 cent video games we found for the PlayStation 2 at Trade It. We have internet and Netflix, so we don't have cable or satellite. Every now and then, especially in the winter when it's too cold for golf, Tanner will drag out his PS2 and play the same football game he's had for years. Now he has PGA Tiger Woods Golf to add to his collection. He is way too excited about this. 

After a Wal-Mart run (inevitable) we finally made it home and I'm sitting in the living room mentally preparing myself for work tomorrow. Now if I can only make it to Thanksgiving Break! 

We Moved!

Whoever decided to move the same week as Vacation Bible School has absolutely no sense at all......

Oh wait, that was me. And what a week it was!

Tanner and I were scheduled to move in Sunday, June 21st, but plans changed and we had to wait a day. I had to work Monday so my sweet husband took the day off, recruited some family and friends to help and by Monday evening almost all of our belongings were moved! Have I said how amazing he is lately? He is one hard working man.

Vacation Bible School started Sunday night so we spent every night that week at church until about 8:30pm. Although we were swamped when we got home, I managed to unpack a few boxes every night. My mom and stepdad were lifesavers Saturday, June 27th. Michael hung the new blinds at the old house, mom helped me clean up a little and then she helped me unpack at the new house. My family rocks!

As of right now (July 6), I have about 6 more boxes to unpack, but other than that we're settled. I've made a few trips to TJ Maxx and gotten a few little things but other than that I haven't gone décor crazy.

 

The couch came with the house and the pillows were pretty dated so I found these 3 at Wal-Mart. I'd like to get another blue one if I can find it. The throw I found this past week at TJ Maxx for $14.99! It was meant to be.

 

Here's a shot of our bedroom currently. The bed is pretty plain so I'm in the market for some silver-y pillows and maybe a throw similar to the wall color.

 

This is just a close up of what's on our dresser. I love candles!

 

 

This is just a shot of the house from the front before we moved in. Super cute, right?

We are beyond blessed to have found such a great space. Monday night we prayed over the house that we would make great memories and that it would be a place that harbored love. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this new Bright household!

 

Movin' On

It’s almost that time! We are so excited to be moving at the end of this week. The lease is signed and all of our belongings are in boxes, well almost.  I still have a lot left to pack. It’s amazing what you can accumulate in just 2 years of being in one place. Here’s a list of a few thoughts I’ve had while packing over the last 2 weeks:

 

How many golf tees does one person really need?

When did we get this cake pan?

What’s a radioactive food warmer?

We have 2 griddles? Why aren’t we having French toast more often?

I’m going to need more boxes.

Where are we going to put all of this stuff?

8 camouflage hunting coats?

We have a ridiculous amount of bowls.

How necessary is this pizza stone?

I’m going to need more boxes.

So many wreathes.

There is no easy way to store Christmas ornaments.

What if Jaz doesn’t like the new house?

Don’t forget to buy some Clorox spray.

When did we take this picture?

If I find one more golf ball….

MORE BOXES.

 

 And so many others. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t just a little sad. I always loved coming down the dirt driveway and seeing the old, little yellow farmhouse with acres of beans, corn or wheat behind it. It became home us as soon as we moved in and we’ve made so many memories there. It’s where Tanner proposed, where we had our first garden, and where we had our first Christmas as a married couple. I’ll miss the low ceilings, that heat and cool so well. I’ll miss the gas heat that somehow seems warmer than electric heat. I’ll miss the way the rain sounded on the roof. I’ll miss the stuffy upstairs, with its original bead board walls and the sight of Jaz sitting in the second story window waiting for us to get home.

But I’m also extremely excited. Our new place is sure to be filled with lots of laughter, the letter B and, yes, more golf balls. I’m also looking forward to having two bathrooms! Though I love Tanner more than anything, private time is something I cherish. (TMI?) I’m also looking forward to having a real laundry room, woo hoo! Tanner is especially thrilled to have a dishwasher, since that’s his chore of choice.

 Either way, boy are we blessed! I forget sometimes what a loving and perfect God I serve, and that there’s no reason for me to worry when He’s in control.