When we first moved in we discovered that our bathtub was a little bit scary. There was a mat that had been stuck onto the tub floor, and it appeared that there were things growing out from underneath it. My mom conquered the top of the mat, so that we could stand carefully while showering…
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Project: Dresser
The first week after we moved to Indiana, another family was moving out and offered to give us a small dresser for free. We thought it would be a nice place to put baby clothes, so we accepted the generous offer. We brought home this beauty in the back of our car: I wish I…
Not Defined by a To-Do List
For the first 1 1/2 years of our marriage, both Andrew and I were full-time students. We went year around, both working 20+ hours a week (at the same job – awesome!), and took really time-consuming classes. It was very normal to be out of our one-bedroom apartment by 6:30am and not arrive home until…
Neighborhood Exploration
I decided to take advantage of the hot, humid morning and go for a stroll with my camera in our lovely neighborhood. This place has a certain charm and I love finding items that have taken permanent residence in random locations. These shoes, for example, have been sitting in the exact same spot on a…
Inspired by our Tiny Oven
When I first saw our kitchen, I was blown away at the size of our oven. I didn’t know they made them that small! While I felt an initial moment of disappointment, I discovered cooking on a stove-top where the pan takes up 1 1/2 burners has a certain charm. It also has logistical limitations;…
The First Five Days
Our first five days in Indiana have gone well. Here is a random smattering of our doings and thoughts (once things settle down pictures will once again become part of these posts): My mom and sister came out to help us start getting settled. We really appreciated their running to the store to get cleaning…
From Utah to Indiana in 29 Hours
Our official moving adventure began on the morning of June 26th. Andrew and I picked up our 22′ Penske moving truck with car trailer at 10 am. We had lots of moving help from family, a neighbor, and my good friend (who is basically family minus the blood connection) making it possible for us to…
Final Days of Utah Fun
With my limited energy levels, Andrew and I figured that we should start packing a couple of hours each day starting on Monday, June 17. After a good amount of packing fun, we made sure to fill our evenings with last-chance Utah activities: Ragtime at Hale Center Theater. We saw this with Andrew’s family and…