On Friday we bid farewell to Illinois. I had been so focused on getting everything ready for our move that I hadn’t spent a lot of time thinking about the move itself. So as I put the last of our belongings in hubby’s car (minus my cast iron skillets – story to be shared later), IContinue reading “New Texas Residents”
Tag Archives: Relocation
A December and Christmas to Remember
In 5 days hubby flies back home. In 6 days we load the U-Haul truck. In 7 days we leave Illinois headed for Texas. In 9 days we park Georgette at the RV park. Our new temporary home. In 21 days we celebrate Christmas. This will certainly be a December and a Christmas to remember.Continue reading “A December and Christmas to Remember”
First, Last, TWO WEEKS
We’ve celebrated 19 Thanksgivings since living in this house. I’ve hosted about 15 of the 19 Thanksgivings, baking the turkey, ham, making stuffing, mashed potatoes, a variety of vegetables, and desserts. This year, however, I had our Thanksgiving meal catered. This was a first for me, but with only two weeks til moving day, TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!! myContinue reading “First, Last, TWO WEEKS”
Saturday Will Be Tough
Our move to Texas, while really good for our family, means loss for us and the two little guys we had allowed into our home and our hearts for the last 15 1/2 months. This Saturday, FS1 and FS2 will be moving to their new foster home. They’ve visited their new foster family a few timesContinue reading “Saturday Will Be Tough”
Let Me Answer a Question
Since we made the announcement that we’re moving to Texas, I’ve had several people ask me about our foster sons. I want to explain what is happening on that front. First of all, the boys are still with us. Unfortunately, their time with us will be coming to an end. The goal for the boys stillContinue reading “Let Me Answer a Question”
Dallas
A 1980’s show about a wealthy oil family living at Southfork Ranch. There is also this Dallas. The third largest city in Texas behind Houston and San Antonio. The ninth largest city in the U.S. Dallas and the surrounding areas are home to the Cowboys (football), Mavericks (basketball), Rangers (baseball), FC Dallas (soccer) and the StarsContinue reading “Dallas”