Tomorrow is packing day! I think I have just about everything taken care of. I hope so anyway. Whatever is not, will get done afterward. Maybe. If I have the energy left.
So, I will be computer-less for a week or so until we get up there and settled in. Hope everything goes smoothly!

The VA Living Museum had "Reptile Weekend" this weekend so I took the kids since T enjoys looking and learning about those kinds of things. He had a blast! K was fascinated by the fish and the reptile show. T got to touch a python at the end of the show. He thought it was so cool.

Here is one of the poisonous snakes that are kept at the museum. I'm glad it was behind the glass! Click on the picture for a better view of the snake.

and counting! That's how long until we hit the road for RI. The movers are coming on the 23rd and 24th to get us all packed up and loaded. We will check into housing on the 2nd so hopefully, we can have a door to door move this time. I still have so much to do before the movers get here. Lots to get rid of, keep out for us while traveling, etc. And of course, finish painting the cabinets and laundry area. Thankfully, I have some great friends who have been helping out so I should be able to get it all done.
Not much of an update, but that's what is consuming our lives right now.

I am a bit late posting photos of the first b-day party fun. It's been crazy here with painting, organizing, and getting C off to RI yesterday. We did manage to squeeze in a small party with some close friends on Friday evening. She was too tired that night to do much with her cake so we tried again on Sunday and she LOVED it! But she didn't like all the icing on her hands...

I have been soooo busy the last couple of weeks. We found out that we have to go ahead and move to RI if we want to go with C. So, we are moving in March. That's just over a month away. Crazy! C and I have been doing some painting and trying to get the house in shape for renters (hopefully!). Not that we are painting for the renters, but because when I changed out some stuff from the previous owners, they didn't bother to take anything, i.e. towels rods, shelves, etc, down to paint behind it. So, now we have these ugly holes that need painting and we don't have the paint that they used. Nice. Not! I have been wanting to paint for the last 3 years that we have been here but C has not been on board with it until now.
So my little baby will be ONE YEAR OLD in just a few days. I can't believe it! She is still not walking on her own yet. I guess she knows she can get there faster by crawling. She honestly looks like she is running on her hands and knees sometimes! Its pretty funny to watch. And she wait until we turn our backs and then takes off, either for the stairs or the bathroom. She likes to go fishing in the bathroom. Thankfully there hasn't been anything for her to fish for!
T-man still has a love/hate relationship with school. He has a great time when he is there and enjoys showing off what he has learned, but he would much rather stay home and play. And he will tell you as much if you ask him! He was most upset when we told him that we were going to be moving soon. He is going to miss his best friend. I know he will adjust, but I still worry about him.
I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to take any pictures lately. How sad is that? I hope I don't forget to take pictures during the move. Chances are that I will forget since C will not be here. Oh well... we'll see. That's all for now...

1. Enough with the cold temps without snow.

2. Moving to RI causes me to be conflicted.

3. I've been craving Mexican.

4. My friend Shawna makes me laugh.

5. I wish I could go to lunch with a friend next week.

6. Our move has been on my mind lately.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to keeping warm by the fire, tomorrow my plans include maybe some shopping and Sunday, I want to take a nap!

1. It's January; and we are moving soon.

2. Taco Bell is what I crave most right now.

3. Cork and wine go together like 2 girlfriends and chocolate.

4. Time alone is so nourishing.

5. Let us dare to take the risk.

6. I need to organize my home.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to working on a layout, tomorrow my plans include doing some solo shopping and Sunday, I want to relax and take a nap!