The Very Long Drive~

We're setting out on the road today. Ugh!

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Some people really enjoy driving across the country. I am not one of them.

Picture it with me, if you will.

30+ hours. 1 car. 4 children. Snowy weather.

Doesn't it sound fun?

Yeah, I didn't think so.

So please send me all your good travelling vibes. I'm going to need them. ;-)

Moving Day~

Today's the day...we're packing up the moving van and officially moving out of my house. I'm sad to be leaving my first little nest, but excited for new adventures.





We'll be staying with my in-laws through the holidays, and then heading out West to our new home. My posts may be a bit sporadic for the next couple of weeks...but just think...a new house to decorate. Ahhh, the blog posts that await! So excited!!

And if you haven't had a chance to see all the great posts that linked up the Frugal Friday Linky Party, scroll on down and have a peek! They are amazing. I'll finish looking through them all after the dust from the move has settled...but you all can look right now! ;-)

Have a great weekend~

My Holiday Dining Room~

Lest any of you, my dear readers, are feeling a bit stressed out during this holiday season, let me present my holiday dining room.

The moving van is due to arrive on Saturday. We are in the midst of last minute packing. I am not stressed out. I am not stressed out. I am not stressed out.

As I sit and look at this picture, it reminds me of those "I Spy" board books that my kiddos have. Can you find...my well-read wreath? A vintage American flag? A rarely used crockpot? The flowers from The Princess' Nutcracker debut last Saturday?

It's interesting to see your life compressed into just a couple of rooms. Puts things in perspective. And packing up a house to move makes me realize just how blessed I am. I complain a lot as I pack box after box...but at least I have stuff to pack. Blessings. Lots of them. And that's what this season is all about.

Don't forget Friday is The Holiday Edition of the Frugal Friday Linky Party here at the Shabby Nest! Get those posts ready!! Can't wait to see what you all come up with this time!

Have a lovely day~