The beginning of November was filled with packing up all of our stuff. I still have no idea how we fit all of it on one floor of that house. We moved into our new home on November 8th. It went more quickly than expected because we had so much help from family and friends and the weather was beautiful!
Not only did I have to deal with all our junk, but the previous owners left a lot of theirs as well for me to sort through. We're still finding more things the throw away tucked away in the outbuildings. In the middle of packing and getting ready to move, Mark found as amazing deal on a nice piano. He was smart enough to jump on it and moved it straight to the new house. It was my Christmas present this year and I love love love it!
After we moved out all our stuff, I had the task of cleaning our old house and getting it ready for the new owners.
Luckily Timmy (actually my wonderful Mom) was able to help me on two different mornings. I've never had that place so clean before. We said our goodbyes to that wonderful house and closed on November 19th.
After closing on the old house, a great weight was lifted from our shoulders and we really were able to enjoy the new house to its fullest. I love the pellet stove that I can light on cold mornings right next to the kitchen for a cozy breakfast.
The boys were overjoyed at the first snow of the season, and Mark and I got to watch their delight from the comfort of our warm bed. I love our master bedroom and the view into the backyard.
Then we (Mark) got to work!
He started right away tackling this jungle of overgrown tangled trees and bushes in the front yard.
The boys enjoyed "helping" by riding on the tractor.
One day we celebrated something special (maybe it was closing on the old house, I'm not sure) by eating at Black Bear Diner. Yum!
Immediately after moving in, our contractor friends started ripping out the basement in preparation for the apartment.
Since then they have been working steadily and it is almost done! This has been the view in the backyard since we moved. Contractor trucks, huge dumpsters, Timmy, and Cue Ball (our contractor's dog/wolf that has become Timmy's best friend).
We've made a gazillion trips to Home Depot with many more to come.
Most of November was actually very warm and the boys were able to mow the entire field. I love not having waist high dead weeds out there. Brian and Timmy were in heaven driving that tractor.
They also loved getting to work in the huge sand area out back. This is the view from the master bedroom window. I can't get over how much I love this place.
These little birdies right outside my kitchen window always make my day.
The end of November brought Thanksgiving, which deserves a post of its own. We have so much to be thankful for!