The house is quiet.
Except for the soft purring of Buddy and Holly and the birds chirping outside all is still.
Aaron and Erin have come and gone.
Chris is back on the road.
And I am left alone in the house to continue to settle in and unpack.
What an amazing weekend we had and I am so grateful to Aaron and Erin for coming to help us get stuff organized. The main project was to pull everything out of the garage and sort and re-stack according to contents and accessibility need. It was a huge job and went very successfully. Team Chiles rocks. Oh and they brought Buddy and Holly back to us. We definitely took time out this weekend for fun. It was much needed. As we always do in a move we hit it really hard for the first week. The house is really pretty well settled as far as the major things and even though we probably really have too much furniture still it is going to be what we live with for awhile at least.
So what did we do for fun? The “kids” went kayaking and Chris even took a spin with Aaron.
We ate a yummy meal both at the house and one of our new favorite restaurants in Brevard, Square Root. We have eaten there 3 times already and it was fabulous all three times.
We were going to hike to one of the waterfalls in Connestee Falls but it was raining when we planned to go so we just went to the easily accessible viewing platform instead.
We made S’mores. We sat outside. We watched the deer and squirrels. We talked and laughed and had fun being together. Family time is wonderful. I am blessed. Thanks for all the well wishes. It makes me so happy to know that my readers are excited about our move as well. And yes, all but one of my teapots made it through the move safe and sound. I would say that is a pretty good outcome.
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Leave a commentGlad to hear you had some relaxing family time this weekend!
Thank you! Now I need to kick it back into high gear and unpack and organize!
What a beautiful area with many natural attractions. Looks like you’re home.
I think I am . Now to get settled . 🙂
It looks like a fantastic weekend and I’m so glad Buddy & Holly are back with you! It will be great to have them as companions this week!
It looks like you landed in a piece of heaven! Great to see the cats are back with their mom. Have fun getting sorted out. Unpacking is fun, almost like Christmas. But where to put it all?
Cheers to being home!
These pictures are so pretty…I’m glad this computer can handle pictures.
I am glad your computer can handle them as well. I always wonder about the speed of peoples’ internet when I publish pictures because sometimes it bogs everything down. Glad you were able to view them today. Thanks for stopping by.
Glad that you made it safe and sound. This sure is a pretty area of the country. Looking forward to many more photos. 🙂
Thanks, Jackie! I am living in a forest I think! There will be plenty of photos, trust me! 🙂
I’m sure you are glad to have the kitties home. They seem to have settled in quite nicely. You are surrounded by beauty out there. Glad Aaron and Erin could visit. Delightful only one teapot casualty!
Welcome to NC & NCBN!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
looks like a beautiful place!! It seems in the span of time my computer was in the shop getting a much needed check up, you moved and settled in nicely. Love kayaking – we had fun this summer doing that at our campsite. Here’s to many new and wonderful memories being made. 🙂
I am feeling like I am in a little spot of heaven right now. I hope the feeling lasts. 🙂 Still a lot of boxes to go through but I am pacing myself. 🙂
I’m so happy that you had a great move and that now you can start getting into your new routine. Your new home and community look beautiful. I’m so happy for you!
Thanks, Val. I am excited of finally be here after it seems to have taken so long to get here.
It sounds like it was a really nice weekend 🙂
I am so glad you are in your new home and taking time to settle in so you do not wear your self out. Enjoy your new home! The pictures of it look like it is just beautiful.
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