It’s hard to believe we’ve only been here for 6 days. Our little rental is already feeling like home, and we’re all settling in well.

Saturday was a hard day. I went with my parents to seattle where we explored Pike Place Market, had some AMAZING food and even better times, and then went and got them checked into their hotel before their early morning flight. We had one more dinner together at Olive Garden (classic) before taking them back to their hotel, and saying our goodbyes. I knew I would be sad when they left, but I didn’t know how emotional I would get. It was hard driving away from them, and then even harder getting back to this house and not having them here. Again, we can’t possibly thank both of them enough for everything they’ve done for us to help with this move. To Mom & Dad, I love you both more than you know, and am already waiting for your next visit. The hidden dinos have been bringing me so much joy and I don’t plan on moving a single one of them from their new hidey homes.

This week is going to bring a touch of chaos as we have so much to get done. Both of us have pre-employment appointments today at our new jobs and we only have one car to get things done with. After the appointments, begins the process of car shopping for me. Then we have to find a new bank and setup accounts, get our auto insurance switched over to michigan, get rental insurance for the new place, call around to vets and get something set up for the pets, but more urgently for Rex, and get all of the utilities on the house switched over to our names. Kevin starts work on Thursday, so we’re hoping to tackle all of those things before that time. Hopefully in the next week, we will also be able to get an appointment to get our Washington IDs. On top of everything we have to get done, new flooring will be getting installed at the end of this week and middle of next week so we have to work around them, which no doubt will add to the stress level. Counting down the days until that’s done and we can fully settle in here!

So far, there are no regrets and we are still very excited about taking this giant leap. We’re already planning our adventures around the state, and if weather allows for it, Kevin even wants to go snowboarding already this spring, after his health insurance has kicked in of course. As for me, I’ll be in the lodge sitting by a fireplace with a good book, and a hot drink. Stay tuned for updates!