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Tuesday, June 17

And So It Begins

Here are the beginnings of packed boxes, piling up in our living room, and a nearly empty bookshelf. We will be moving in just under 5 weeks, and thanks to a fantastic husband who indulges my anxious and neurotic side, we have 9 boxes packed. Think of it as an instant jungle gym for our kids.

We go to Des Moines on Thursday to sign the papers, and we close on the 30. Christian's boss is having a yard sale this Saturday, and we invited our junk to mingle with their junk so that people will come and buy it! If you're in the area this weekend, we have some fabulous junk, I mean stuff, for sale.

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Jessie said...: I love your anxious, neurotic side. It makes me feel better about mine. We move in 2 weeks and also have some boxes nicely packed. My parents, on the other hand, had a "packing party" a couple days before their big move. Let's just say they were less than prepared when moving day came. I helped them as much as I could, but there's only so much help you can offer when no organization has occurred. In any case, I'm excited for you! We'll call you next time we're on our way to Zion Nat'l Park.; June 17, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Liz said...: Glad yo have started. It makes you feel better. I am that way too.
liz; June 17, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Brooke said...: I love other people's old junk! I always get a little fluttery in my tummy thinking I might miss out on something they are selling in a garage sale. If there is something you think I might like or need will you save it for me?; June 18, 2008 at 8:50 AM

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