The Latest with the Wilsons

We moved!

Even better, we own a home!

And we're in love with it: the front yard, the back yard, the shed, the deck, the garage, the laundry room, the kitchen with its beautiful cabinets and island and dishwasher!!!, the second bathroom, the walk-in closet, the jet tub, and the extra bedroom we acquired, not to mention the many windows that actually open to let in fresh air and sunlight all through the house. Most of all, the fireplace. 3-sided and visible from living, dining, and kitchen areas (which is really just one big open space).

With the fantastic help of my parents, sister, a guy from church, a neighbor, and Sara W., we were able to get the kitchen unpacked and functional in one day, and the rest of the house was fairly put together, though strewn in boxes. We have continued unpacking, having systems checked out by professionals, and purchasing the little things that I suspect homeowners are used to doing (but we haven't a clue about). Walking in from the garage every day after work has been awesome. To finally be home.

We are so grateful for God's provision.

I wonder how long it'll take before we no longer feel like we're staying in a vacation home! Any ideas?

Best of all, Quincy loves it too! He wouldn't leave our bathroom for a full day, but when he got brave enough to venture into the living room, he found so much space in which he can run around at top speed, play with his plastic milk jug rings, and a lot more counter space to explore (and be scolded for doing so continuously). A few nights ago, he discovered the tops of the washer/dryer--they are very high, and subsequently, he discovered the top of the cabinets just above the washer/dryer--a perfect corner space where heat from the dryer rises while he sleeps very soundly (despite the constant train traffic on the nearby tracks). He also loved the open windows on Wednesday--blew his mind! (and ours)