An Update on Life :: We're Moving

^^^My breakfast was looking rather photogenic this morning, so I whipped out my camera. I figure it's good practice :).

^^^And I also wanted to see how my newly refinished table top photographed. I can't wait to show you before and after pictures of the china hutch and table and chairs! I still have a lot of work to do finishing up the table legs and painting all the chairs, so the reveal will have to wait a little longer. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you have already seen some sneak peeks :).

I am currently enjoying a few days off work while the girls I nanny are off on a family vacation. I am sticking close to home as Jeff wasn't able to take off work, and it has been just what I needed to regroup. The last few months have been very dark and challenging, but the Lord is bringing me through! I have learned so much about my God and about myself. I wouldn't trade those months for anything. I will write about it more when I feel I can.

I am a list-maker. To a fault. I made a "vaca to do" list. Seriously, Emily? I am most relaxed when I am productive. I have been sanding and painting and designing {my new blog...I keep running into issues! Blah!}, and cleaning, and packing {keep reading for explanation...}, and chilling a little. I went to a girls' night in, went to the zoo with a friend and her girlies, and had a photo shoot {can't wait to share!}.  On my "vaca to do" list, I have written down to "write my God-sized dream post for this week." But, then we found out we are moving {continue reading... :) }, so I thought I really should give you an update on our life.

When we first moved to Oklahoma, we rented an apartment for a about 4 months. I was SO antsy to get out of that tiny thing and into a place we could call our own...where I could paint and DIY and put as many nails in the walls as I wanted. I dragged Jeff along the loan approval process and within a few short weeks we were first time home owners. Right in that time is when I started this here blog :). We were so clueless about finances. We thought we were amazing at them, but just because we were doing better than other couples our age, didn't make us good at finances! I have kind of developed a secret love of economics and finances since then, but don't worry, I won't go into all that. After a year and change in the house, we felt it was the time to sell.

^^^I am so thankful for that experience! Not too many 25-year-olds have that under their belt.

We knew that after our house sold that we would wait to buy again. Renting a house was out of the question, so moving back to a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment looked like our only option. But then, through some friends, we heard about Showtime Properties here in the Tulsa area. After approval, we could stage homes that were on the market for a small monthly "rent." Having the perks of a nice house and yard while paying $400 a month was very attractive. So, that's what we have been doing for the last 8 months! It's not for everyone. It can be stressful to keep the house "show ready" and be willing to leave on short notice when a realtor wants to show it. But, we view it as a job. We don't have children or pets, so it is so perfect for us right now.

We just got notice last week that we are moving in the next few weeks! We don't know where yet, but it will be in the area. I am hoping for a pool ;). And I am so thankful that we are getting movers this time around! I think Jeff was tired of my whining last time {hey...we have some h e a v y furniture, ok?}.

Well, I've got to get going on my "vaca to do" list and hopefully get out and enjoy our 80 degree weather! I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday!



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