The Goods
You know what’s not The Goods? Moving. AND ARE WE’RE DOING EXACTLY THAT IN TWO WEEKS! I’m excited, I’m scared, I’m sad, I’m melancholy, I’m anxious and I’m a wee bit stressed. We’re downsizing our house to less than half the current size, moving to a new neighborhood and leaving the house we built together and brought our babies home to. I’m up for a new adventure (and a much smaller house to keep clean) but I know myself well enough to know this is going to be an emotional couple weeks for me. As I take the opportunity to sort through 11+ years of stuff and simplify as much as I can, it’s also been a trip down memory lane. My plan is to keep the blog running like usual but if I find myself in a pickle (i.e too tired from the packing and un packing) and don’t get a post up, you’ll know why. Looking forward to getting settled in our new home. Hope everyone is having a fantastic week and as always, thanks for reading!!
Last week I traveled to Boise for a mixed doubles regional tournament. It was a weekend full of playing tennis, good eats and relaxing with the kiddos. If you ever make it to Boise, make sure to eat here, here and here.
When I can bring myself to turn on the oven, these are first thing up. Or maybe these. Can you sense a theme?
Have you ever seen a more gorgeous sandwich?
And this? I swoon.
We’re gearing up for a garage sale this weekend and I decided to unload some of my cookbooks. This is just what I’m selling. I still have another 100 or so. Le sigh…. I love collecting cookbooks.
In my quest to simplify the way we live, I really loved this article and I’m loving this blog.
I promised the boys a camping trip after we get settled. Maybe I’ll take my slow cooker. And supplies for this art project.
Yesterday our family spent the day at Canyons Resort doing a promotional photo/video shoot for their summer activities. It was a long day but a fun one. If it turns out half as cute as the winter one we did, it’s going to be awesome!
Justin Olsen is the photographer/videographer and he’s amazing. If you have a few minutes, check out this video. It’s the BEST.
Every day we picked the older boy up for camp, my little one would hang out on the roof “relaxing” until his brother was ready. Staying hydrated to boot.
Do you do any canning? I’m wanting to try some new recipes this year and would love the suggestions. I found this tutorial on a quick (super easy) way to peel tomatoes and peaches. Can’t wait to try. Have a great rest of the week, everyone!
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Kelley I wish you lots of luck in your move, new house and new job. I know you’ll be fine and happier than ever. Take good care and stay safe.
Good luck with everything. Moving is never easy but it can be an awesome new adventure. Can’t wait to hear about it!
Kelley, If I lived closer I’d come help you pack and unpack! As you know, last year we packed up our home (12 years), sold it and moved to another state. I’ve moved a lot in my lifetime but after 12 years of memories… that was hard. But new memories are made and I got to purge. I’m on the minimal is better wagon too. Loving it! Hey, saw a Blue Dog on your wall. 🙂 I have one too! From 1992… way back in the day. One of the few things I kept. Hugs to ya!
Hugs to you! Miss your smiling face. I’m all about the purge right now- feels good! xo
Thanks for the link love! xoxo Where did you decide to move to? Staying in PC?
We’re sticking around in PC!
Dang–I’ll miss the garage sale. 😉 Can’t wait to hear about your new digs…..
We’ll have you over for dinner when we get settled!
Good luck with the move! I might have to come up for your garage sale. I am a sucker for cookbooks too!
Come on up! We’d love to see you!
Oh, I feel your pain!! I am moving in about 6 months. I have lived in this house for 20 years. I will be downsizing to a one bedroom apartment. Fortunately, I have pretty much decided what will go, what will be sold and given away. But it’s the packing, the actual moving and the unpacking that has me overwhelmed. I’m 63, alone and have MS — although it is not severe. Just I don’t have much strength and it’s hard to walk. So I am tackling a bit every day.
Good luck with all that you have to do. And enjoy your new adventures!! We’ll wait patiently for any recipes/blogs that you get done in your whirlwind days.
Good luck with your move too! I think tackling a little each day is the way to go.
Oh that’s got to be really hard to leave! I wish you and your family the best on your move.
I feel your pain…moving can be so taxing, both physically and taxing, especially when moving from a place that holds plenty of memories. But you will always be able to hold onto those memories! Maybe take pictures of all of the nooks and crannies of your house that you’re worried about forgetting or you want to remind your kids of later? Thinking of you. xo
I WANT those cookbooks!!!!! You have lucky neighbors! I love Dara’s ^idea to take pictures. Good luck on your move!
Do you make dill beans? We always make a couple pint jars with all garlic cloves in the same brine with cayenne pepper. I also made phat beets with a Martha Stewart recipe last year and they were amazing for the few months they lasted. Thanks for sharing your canning recipes this time of year, I love them!