we are here...and happy.

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thanks clorox....now onto the moving details!



only one diaster from the move....
otherwise it all went very smoothly.
we had strong men step up and help us out....love it when people are willing to reach out and HELP.
and my sons were SO HELPFUL!  
they surprised me big time at how strong and willing they were. 

we got all the beds set up and annie got cozy right away.  
she loaded her bed with ALL the stuffed animals she owns!


a very fun little extra to this house is this little room...with a tiny door.



it's the perfect size for two little girls to play with all the bajillion littlest pet shops.
they go in and close the door and you can hear their little voices.....it's completely adorable.

the kids' rooms are pretty much set up.
our room is not.
we have too many clothes....way too many....we have to deal with that issue.
the kitchen is put together.
we had our first meal together in the house sunday night.



we had friends and family bring by meals on saturday and sunday.
it was SO NICE!!
i was extremely grateful to not have to think about what to make for dinner
and all the cookies....oh Y U M.
i decided to ditch myfitnesspal for the weekend.  :)


 
SERIOUSLY....this gift was to welcome us to our new home.
from new friends that we just met?!
i came inside and set it down and had a few tears of gratitude.
another confirmation that we have made the right choice.

we had been so busy with everything and then half our power went out and craig was working on that
i was so tired saturday night that i built our bed myself at 10:30 and put the sheets on and climbed in.
i slept like a R O C K.

the farmhouse is good.

and waffle is very excited about it too.

ok....i am off for a morning run.
and the walmarts.

have a fabulous monday!

Comments

[Gemma]

Glad you've settled in well! Can't wait to see how you 'Meg it up' and make it colourful : )

Gemma x

[Christy]

Sounds like the new adventure is going well so far! Can't wait to hear more.

[Jen Brandt]

I'm so happy for you, Meg!

[Katie]

We have a tiny door/room too in our house - it is my closet...low ceilings but it works to hang stuff up in and a simple shelving system on the wall. A playroom is great too! Kids need special things during times of transition. Looks like a good weekend. We are moving in 3 months! I am already feeling God's grace!

[Seriously Sassy Mama]

We are moving this summer back to the town where my husband and I grew up. It is bigger now, but I am excited to raise my children there. We are closer to family and friends. It is going to be wonderful!

[Aby]

So very happy that you're happy Meg! You'll love being in the country!! I know that you will make this house an incredible HOME! Wherever you are...with your family...is home. Enjoy the adventure!! xoxo

[deborah@applesinwonderland]

We've toyed with the idea of a place further out into the country. Looking forward to peeking into how it all goes. Why is it that everyone has one thing break during a move? Not 47 things like I would think, but one thing. We were coffee mug twins. :(

[the domestic fringe]

Ok, I must read back and back and back...I totally missed that you were MOVING! Did you house sell?? Never mind, I'm going back to read.

Glad the move went well and some lovely friends brought you goodies. That always helps.

~FringeGirl

[Hannah]

I'm really sad about your mug:(

[Dana D@BoysMyJoys]

love it!!!
especially the little room with the tiny door!!!

[Alicia @ La Famille]

ok so meg....i just moved again this weekend too! i moved from south dakota to asheville, nc in october. then we moved houses this past weekend. it was ummmm...fun?? my bestest friend becky (farmgirl paints) came from virginia with her family and they helped us moved and becky helped me fluff the nest. it was SOOO much fun. i love having great friends like that.
i love that you and craig took a leap of faith like that. i love that your girls have a little nook to hide and play in. totally precious! i felt like our decision to move to nc was totally crazy too, but we knew it was God's will for us. sometimes you just know these things, you know? i'm sure you and your hubby didn't make a hasty decision. i wish you blessings and happiness in your new farmhouse.

xo,
alicia @ la famille

[Jessi]

A tiny room just for pet shop toys?? We. Need. That.

And that house warming gift...I cried when I saw the photo. So kind. I blame my pregnancy hormones.

Happy for you all...hope you get settled quickly :)

[Joy]

I see good memories for you in that house!

[Marsha]

Meg you and your family will love the new place! I am so happy for you all!

[karen]

yay..happy to hear everything went well.

[Kim]

Glad to hear that the move went well! The day we moved into this house, we had a knock on the door. And standing there was a sweet neighbour with a newborn, a two year old and a fresh baked pie. We knew we'd made the right choice. Good luck with all the unpacking.

[Toni :O)]

Awesome and welcome to your new home...hip hip hooray! :O)

[Holly]

So...I have some intersting questions for you...how far is the farm from your old house? And how did you decide exactly what to bring...so that you have furniture in both houses, dishes/kitchen items...I am so confused! LOL! Did you bring all your craft things? Did you bring ALL your dishes? What about your couches? I mean, if you took them from the old house what will you sit on when you go back there and visit? I know my questions are lame, but I am curious how you decided what decorations and furniture and dishes to bring...

Congrats on your new home...I would like to move into your old one, thanks!!! It's adorable!!!

[Amy]

So happy for you Meg! And while I'm thankful for all the stuff I own and grateful to have had the money with which I purchased it...you are right, it's just stuff. And not the important stuff in life. I don't know if you already know this or not, but I saw a link to your blog on Huffingtonpost.com over the weekend. You're going viral ;)

[Southern Gal]

Oh, the Good Morning cup! Oh, well. There's always another cup that can be bought. Looks like a sweet cozy home. That note on the bread made ME tear up. It's a wonderful life indeed!

[Marianne]

Looks lovely! Can't wait to see pictures of the rest of the house once it's set up!

[Regina]

So very happy for you all...and I love that God already had good neighbors planned for you! :) That photo of Waffle literally made me smile and LOL. He wears his happiness all over his body! Best wishes for the rental. We are in the same situation...still own a home in one state and are renting (for our first times ever) a home in a different state. Renting has proven to be a little depressing for me, but I'm hoping it won't be that way for you. I just can't do all that I'd want to do in the decorating arena. I honestly never thought it would bother me as much as it has, but then again, it's only "stuff", as you said, and it's not forever. Enjoy every minute of the farm life! :)

[Amy]

Congratulations on a successful move, sweet new friends and happy hearts! Best wishes on your new adventure!

[Kimberly Dial]

So glad you're all settled in! Bravo to your kind friends & neighbors who brought in meals & cookies ... how nice! Enjoy your run in your new neighborhood!

[Bobbie]

half our power went off the day we moved into this house six months ago. We found that if we wiggled the light switches it would come back on. Kinda scary so after it happened a few times we called an electrician who found that our house has some weird (but safe) breakers and that was the problem. Sorry for the long drivel. I hope you get some rest today.

[tiffany gardner]

looks like you have many blessings to come in that house!

[Jacci]

Praise God! Prayed for you several times this weekend.

The Lord is shaking me up a bit, Megan. Making me see my sin of worldiness more clearly. It's been so obvious in the last week. Honestly, your move was one of the ways He made me question my heart. WHY would I cling to someone else's house??? I think your move scared me. We're working so hard on the house we're in... what if He called us to just walk away from it? What if I never get a *forever* house? (This is our 4th home in 12 years of marriage). It made me ask hard questions... and then I read Flower Patch Farmgirl for the first time... and her struggle is my own struggle. "If Jesus is not enough, something is wrong." And something IS wrong! When a beat up bathroom steals my joy something is WRONG. I'm seeking His gifts more than I am seeking Him Alone. Your move is so, so good. It is so right in SO many ways. And I want you to know that the Lord has used you, and your move, and this blog, to show me some nasty stuff in my heart. And that's a mercy. It's a gentle chastisement. I praise Him for it.

And thank Him for using you.

Amen :)

[beki]

I ditched my fitness pal this weekend, too :)
I'm happy to hear that all is well. Been thinking about you all.

[Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft]

This is going to be the most random, scatter brained comment ever. :)

Noooo, not the Good morning cup! :( That thing was so cute!

LOVE that little room for the girls to play with their LPS! I so need that. Those things are all over our house!!

Waffle is so stinkin' adorable!

And I love that your neighbors brought you that beautiful gift basket. So pretty and thoughtful. :)

[Tiffany]

I mostly don't read comments, but Jacci's was so sincere and sweet. Melt my heart. I just wanted to wish you all the best in your new place. And say, isn't it great when things work out better than you had planned, just gives you a warm feeling inside. Hope you have a fabulous Monday too. Lata chica.

[Holly]

I just love a good farm house. I know God has good plans for you and I cant wait to see what they are!

[Analia]

I Love your blog! Thanks for being you and sharing your love for life. Thank you for reminding me today that change is good. And no matter where your home is...the family is most important!

[Lee Ann]

Love that you are allowing the Lord to lead you on this adventure!

[Cindy]

Enjoy the moments of settling in! And wow! What amazing and welcoming neighbors you have!

[Kerry]

So glad I'm not the only one with an Odd Sock brigade :)

Sad about your Good Morning mug - loved that mug! But SO happy you are in your new home and loving it.

And that house warming gift..... Wowza's!

[Laura Phelps]

we were thinking about you all LOTS this weekend
not sure if it was a coincidence...but a running theme through out the weekend seemed to be that God and family are the ONLY things that matter. Nothing else.

SO happy to have your constant reminder of that for me.
Your family will never go hungry...you are too full of the RIGHT STUFF.

xo

[jennifer]

So exciting! I can't wait to see/hear more!

[Dani]

A tiny room! How fun!

I was too excited to see a picture of your daughter with two different socks and writing on her arm! My daughter does the exact same thing! The socks I can deal with, but all that writing drives me crazy haha!

And you are amazing! I check for posts at least 4 times a day!

[Pamela Gordon]

Hi Meg. Congratulations on your move to a new house in the country! How fun it'll be getting set up and decorating in your wonderful style. The kids will love the great space outdoors and that barn is awesome! All the best to you. Blessings ~ Pamela

[Denissa]

How awesome! So glad that things went smooth and everyone is happy :) your post has definitely made some things stir inside of me, thank you for that!
And thanks for Waffle's silly picture last, made me smile :)

[Kelly]

So glad you are done with the move and enjoying your new space. And that welcome basket from your new friends.... GOOSE BUMPS!!! That was so awesome and had to make you feel at ease. Have fun learning all the new sounds of your home.... something I'll always remember from all of my moves. It's amazing all the sounds each home has with it. Floors, water running, doors opening and closing, lights buzzing, cars passing, animals howling... A new chapter in your life. Enjoy the ride!

[Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com]

Aren't secret little girl nooks just the greatest thing ever? My girl has one and we set it up as a play kitchen. Seriously one of the happiest rooms in our house! Can't wait to see how you make the space your own.

[lacey poag]

such FUN pics!!! I am so glad you are so at home in your new house...love from indiana :)

[Krissy]

So glad you got moved okay with only one casualty!!!! I love the girls' little room, its too cute! Annie reminds me how I was when I was young, every single stuffed animal I had HAD to be on my bed. Or the monster that lived under it would get them. :( Lol! She cracks me up. Have fun, and congratulations again! :o)

[Ashlyn@Pinecone]

What sweetness!! Loving the little secret hideaway!
xo
Ashlyn

[Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails}]

Oh I can totally relate to the broken mug problem because I ordered a set of them online and when they arrived, one was broken. I was so bummed but called the company and they sent me a replacement. But then when I opened the replacement pkg there were TWO! I love the Good Morning message. I keep one at school on my desk for those mornings I just cant live without a hot cocoa(Im not a coffee drinker).
Glad to hear everyone's settling in to the new house well. I cant wait to hear more:)

[Tonya]

haha...i am seriously cracking up that talby looks like a giant next to the tiny door!!! i've got an 11yr old and am so glad to know that mine isn't the only one who writes on her arms and wears mismatched socks! ;)

[Maria]

Love the hidden room!
Boo for broken coffee mugs...
Housewarming cookies and baskets are the best!

I had a dream that we were getting ready to move (again in the dream, but we haven't moved for almost 11 years!) We already (in non dream/real life) saw one we wanted, now if the people living there would just move out of it for us... :)

Have fun filling your new nest!

[Rachel B.]

I totally gasped OUT LOUD when I saw your broken mug.
Rejoicing with you all and the new move! May God bless your house richly!
p.s.-Love the bread with the "It's a Wonderful Life" quote on the tag!!!!

[danielle burkleo]

so happy for you and your family, my friend!! i can't wait to hear and see more about the farm house!!!

[Lori Austin]

Thought about you all weekend and hoped the move was going well.
Broken mug :(
House warming gift :)
I bet Waffle is a happy, happy farm dog now.

[Jenn]

Congrats! AND I LOVE the glass jars full of colors (crayons). When my kids are older I will have those too! BUT, I have to know if YOU know - your crayon artwork is being highlighted on a main AOL page?! I guess they highlighted some pinterest accounts - and evidently YOU are one of the STARS! Which I already knew... but just wanted to make sure you know! Not sure where they were when you originally posted it, but better late than never!

[Jenn]

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/03/03/pinterest-diy-art-crayon_n_1318556.html?ref=mostpopular

Okay, I went back - here is the info! Check you out!

[Kelly]

Sooo happy for you! love that you already have out jars of art supplies and scrapbooks on the shelves. The gift from the new neighbor friend, lovely and so special. Yea! Kelly

[Lizelle]

Awesome! Enjoy the new adventure xx

[Kristin S]

That puts any meal basket I have ever made to shame! Beautiful.

[Nanie Ismail]

Awesome... Beautiful scenery...:)

[nan]

love the welcome basket and the tags, bread so you never know hunger, where can I get some love the presentation posted it on my pinterest page nan