Whew!! The big move to Florida is over! We got a work out, little sleep, time with friends, and found out we work really well together as a married couple moving 11 1/2 hours away! Can you say major road trip!?
We grabbed all the free boxes we could find, because truth is, boxes are pricey when you have to start buying and packing them. We even got Peanut on board. . .or at least he was ready to go.
But let me show you a little bit of the apartment before the destruction, clutter, and then nothing but a room full of boxes. You would think packing would be clean, organized, and smooth. SO not the case. Just to let you know, Ryan and I survived a 600 sq. foot apartment together for 6 months. Can you imagine all my girly things, clothes, and then wedding presents fitting!? It was a challenge and possible due to Pinterest!
This is our dining/office, kitchen, living room. Just dahhling!
The other side of our living room and the doors to our balcony. Do you spy Ryan?
And Dear Santa, how about that gray couch I have been stalking online?!
Our bedroom, bathroom, and our laundry room closet to the right.
Thank you to the Iphone for that quick tour!
Shortly after these pictures were taken, the destruction, breaking down, and sitting there in the middle of the floor, staring off into space as to what to pack next began. After a few days of both of us wrapping up work in TN and rushing home to pack, it was done!
Our last day of work was Friday, November 16. We spent the weekend packing and cleaning. That following Monday we got this beast: (And thankful my husband drove it, not me!)
Living on the third floor and moving in/out is AWFUL. It took us about 4 hours to get everything out of the apartment and into the U-Haul. The only thing I couldn't complain about, is the fact that we both got a major workout. So proud of helping Ryan move all the big furniture (he was patient with me). After all the packing, we went on a well deserved dinner with great friends!
Sadly, this picture is blurry, but I still love it! Friends we cherish and will miss in Tennessee! (And the couple to the right just got engaged!!) Candice and Tony. . we missed you being there!!
Both great ladies! Miss you already!
Well, after dinner, Ryan and I were about to go buy a blow up mattress since we had to pack our bed. Then we thought why spend $80 on a blow up mattress when we can go ahead and get on the road and stay in a hotel instead. Ding! The adventure began a day night early. . .
We only drove a couple hours, rested a good 8 hours, then drove the rest of the way to Florida! And let me tell you, with a U-Haul, towing a truck, and a cat. . it ended up taking us almost 15 hours total rather then the 11 1/2. Exhausted.
And we are off!
Our cat, Peanut, did amazing on the trip! And he didn't talk my head off for the 15 hours. ;)
This sign got me REALLY excited. It is a must, a tradition, to honk your horn with a "happy tune" as soon as you cross the Florida state line and you HAVE to stop and enjoy their free cup of orange juice at the Welcome Center. And that is just what we did!
So excited Ryan could share this tradition I grew up doing with my family.
Excited maybe? YES!
Then there came the unloading and unpacking. Good news? It only took 1 hour since we live on the first floor now. It's the little things sometimes. It made my day even better!
It only took us two days to unpack and get everything where we wanted it. We got to enjoy our first Thanksgiving as a married couple in 80 degree weather and excited to start our new journey. Thankful for Honey Baked Ham for providing our feast. There was no way this gal was going to cook with half of everything still in boxes. Can't wait to show you pictures of the place!
Until next time. . .
~Elizabeth and Ryan~
And P.S. I am still looking for Mickey. . .
