We have worked pretty much nonstop unpacking boxes and arranging things. If we hadn't had to stop and clean every single surface, we'd be done by now. Everything was covered in 2-3 inches of dust and grime and we got the last of the ceiling fans cleaned last night. I knew I was going to have to clean to get the house up to where I wanted it but I never expected to find it the way we did. Oh well, now I know it's clean and as Larry calls it, "Ginger clean". Ha! This house is too beautiful not to keep it up and keep it clean and that's what I'm going to do. Live and learn, I guess. And don't expect anything, that way you won't be disappointed. I've had to really pray about this because I've felt way more anger and animosity than I should have. I just wouldn't do that to someone and would never expect it to be done to me. But it was and as disappointing as it was, I'm dealing with it. I finally got the floors mopped and the last of the blinds and light fixtures scrubbed yesterday. This house is clean now and I guess that's what really matters. Time to move forward!
I had my coffee out on the deck this morning and I used the opportunity to take a few pictures, in the peaceful quiet of a gorgeous fall Sunday morning. Tabbie Hoffman joined us for about a minute and then he was ready to go back inside. He's still not completely comfortable and spends most of his time under our bed. 
Larry hung my mushroom birdhouse from the magnolia. Perfect spot!
I've been a little intimidated by my fancy new Kenmore Elite oven so this morning, I made blueberry muffins. Something easy, something fast and they turned out pretty dang good.
We're having Thanksgiving here this year. We wanted to have our whole family together in our new home to celebrate and give thanks for this amazing year we have had. I decided I'd better try out the oven before I try to cook that turkey! So we're having roasted chicken and potatoes, veggies and pumpkin pie for an early supper today and from the smells coming from that kitchen, I'd say I figured it out just fine.
Love the bird house and am happy you got that stove to act right with no book to go by. Looking forward to sharing Thanksgiving with ya'll in your new house and as many of the family that can come. Take care of that shoulder. Know ya'll are going to love having coffee on that beautiful deck . Love ya'll.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful new home! Banjo seems to be enjoying the view from the patio, not minding Tabbie Hoffman who wants to go back inside so badly. Hahaha! Anyway, I hope you've settled in well by now, with each and every box unpacked and sets of furniture finally into place. Thanks for sharing that, Ginger! All the best to you and your family! :)
ReplyDeleteClay Delgado @ World Packaging Co.