Mini Vacay

Most of you know hubby and I took an extra long weekend to the coast in order to secure housing for our impending move. Being the first time away from our children overnight, much less four nights, we weren't sure what to do. Two things were on our mind, sleep and food, both perferably without interruptions. Beyond that, we didn't have any plans. So, we improvised; made up rules as we went.
First rule, NO McDs. None. We actually avoided fast food the entire time while were gone. The exceptions were airports, were we really didn't have a choice. Does Starbucks count? I'm saying no, since its just a drink. Otherwise, we ate were our food was brought to us. We ate s-l-o-w-l-y. We enjoyed all-you-can-eat crab legs and seafood, pizza, (twice!) PF Chang's, a local bakery/bistro, and even Chili's.
Second rule, eat food unattainable in Kansas. I know we broke that with Chili's, but seriously we don't get to eat there anymore. We enjoyed mostly local establishments.
Third rule, coffee every morning. There were two Starbucks where we were staying, and of course one in Target. Our morning iced white chocolate mocha with notfat milk signaled we were serious about the day. I'm pretty sure I gained 5 pounds. Maybe 7. And I was doing so well before we left. At least we did some walking. I also got to do a bit of shopping. Yippee for JCrew Factory store! I think we went to Target three times.
Fourth rule, peruse shopping venues for future houseware purchases. We price shopped for pots and pans, shower curtains, deck furniture, etc. Its a good thing we couldn't buy anything. Our hotel was a studio apartment style place in a shopping area. We were literally living above Pottery Barn and Anthropologie. Needless to say, I had sweet dreams every night.
Fifth rule, sleep in. This one didn't work. And not for lack of trying. The bed was a Murphy bed with hard pillows. Ugh. We had East facing windows. I woke at first light, neither of us really slept until we got home. I guess you can't win them all.
We did get to walk on the beach, and we visited the Garden City Pier. It is in the town I will be working, and the only place we took "vacay" pictures.
























The water was a beautiful blue-green, the air smelled sweet, we were "home", almost. Less than a month until it will be! Who is going to be my first visitor?

Sickies

What's worse than being sick?  Going to work sick.  What's worse than that?  Coming home to a sick family.  Yup, we're all sick.  I've been dealing with this crud for about three weeks.  I actually felt fine in MB, so I'm blaming it on KS.  The kiddos and hubby got sick after we got back.  Now, we are all on antibiotics and a cocktail of o-t-c products.  We (read: me and hubby) are supposed to be getting lots of rest but that really isn't happening. So its been lots-o-fun here with two sinus infections, two ear infections, one case of bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections all around.  I think I've spent more on medicine this week than I have in the last year, maybe three years.  Anyone else fighting the crud?  I'll send you some virtual Lysol.  Spray your screen after reading, remember, I warned you.

Round Two

So you have seen the downstairs, now time for an upstairs tour.


Obviously, these are the stairs going up. The door at the top is the utility closet.


This is the first bedroom.


Nice large closet. I'm thinking toy storage. Probably Handsome's room.


View into the hallway.


Upstairs bathroom.





The little door is a linen closet. Both full bathrooms have one!





Hallway


Front bedroom





Smaller closet, but it's deep. Probably Princess' room.


Back downstairs.


Out these doors is this:











A nice deck area for the kiddos to play and hubby to BBQ on. The small door is an outgside storage area, but we aren't sure if we will have access to it yet.

We are so excited for this house. I think it will be the perfect transitional house for on the coast. The beach is two blocks away, we are within walking distance to a grocery store, our bank, restaraunts, mini golf, etc. The hospital and health care is close by. Do you remember my firstwish list ? This house pretty much nails it, plus gravy. We are very muched blessed!

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Round One

Here are the much anticipated house pictures! I am so excited to share them with you, almost as excited as I was to see them for the first time. Almost. Anyway, here is the outside.



















Entering the front door, the living room is on the left.












I love the vaulted ceiling. The walls are a light sandy color.






This is looking back to the front door, you can see the master.






This is the dining area, next to the living room. There is a wall that separates them. Don't you love the color? It looks like the ocean.











The curtains stay. They are hiding sliding glass doors that open out to a deck.











Lovely kitchen next to the dining. The closed door is a half bath. The open door is a laundry room.





Love LOVE love the pantry!





View from the kitchen to dining room.





Ok, so we are back at the front again. I didn't think you really wanted to see the laundry room.





Master bedroom





Closet and door to master bath.





Good size closet and shelves





Door to entryway.






Double sinks! The bathroom also has linen closet.





Master bath. Sorry about the lighting. The walls are the same blue/green color.

So this concludes the first floor tour. Isn't is beautiful? What is your favorite room? I can't wait to move in!