Thank you, Lord
Those words have come out of my mouth more the past two weeks...It is amazing how everything with this move has fallen into place. It is so evident that the Lord's hand has been in all of this!! We are still set to close next week on our house in Crosby. We are slowly packing up and saying our "goodbyes." The best news is that we have a contract on our house here in Rowlett! It was only on the market two weeks!! We were shocked. I must admit I was a little sad when the news settled. It seems like our lives have changed so much in this house. It was our first home purchase and we brought home two babies to this house. I guess there will be many more memories to come in our next house (although, it might not ever see a new baby...)
I have been so busy with everything that I have not had the time to deal with any emotions from this move. Well, this past Sunday morning the floodgates opened! It was a little embarrassing. I couldn't get a hold of myself the entire church service. I kept waiting for someone to come and pray over me thinking I had been "moved" by the sermon...little did they know I was in tears over leaving "little man," "JJ," Chelsea and all of Riley's other little friends (and the moms too!) But I know it won't take long for my kiddos to make new friends in Crosby!
Okay, enough of my pity party...here are some pictures...
We have been doing a lot of swimming over at Marc and Sommer's. Brooks will just hang out in this float forever! So easy!!!
Of course, Riley had to have her turn in it. She didn't sit quite as still as Brooks did in it. At one point she leaned a little to far forward and flipped right into the water head first. It was pretty funny!
Riley loves my parents' dog. I am not a dog lover to say the least. Jabba (the dog) likes to hang out in the bathroom at my parents' house. I found Riley reading Jabba a book. I asked her what she was doing and she told me very matter of factly..."Reading 2 books then night night." Sure enough, she read him 2 books then shut the door and said "night night Jabba, see you in the morning." I guess our bedtime routine of 2 books then bed has stuck!
When we left Houston my dad printed out a picture of Jabba for Riley. She carried that thing around with her for days. It is still on her table! On the way home she had it against her head when she took a nap...I think I might have a dog in my future...yuck!
Brooks is starting to sit up. He is really proud of himself...
Then he falls over. At least he thinks it is funny!
Brooks' new trick is giving kisses. He gives the most slobber filled kisses. Riley is his favorite recipient!
Funny picture!!
Here is our house in Crosby.
The basketball team at Pearce had a going away party for Justin. It was really nice. We will miss those guys!
I will dearly miss the coaches' wives! I was so lucky to have such good friends to ride to and sit with at the games!
Here is me, Cassy (8 months pregnant) and Sommer.
Sorry for the eternal post! I wish I new how to put pictures side by side instead of all up and down...any ideas?
posted by Hollie Reese @ 1:40 PM
22 Comments
22 Comments:
I bet you are sad. I am like that too. I get so attached to things like houses etc that explains why I rarely move! Your new house is gorgeous only I don't see a basketball hoop????? What's up with that? The kids look brown like summer tans and I am hoping we get to see you all sometime this summer. Love you and good luck on your move.
What a great new house. Looks like a fun yard for Riley and Brooks to play in!
-Hayley
I cried for about an hour on Saturday because we sold my Civic that I have had for 9 years. I also cried when we sold our first house. So, it's normal! (Or we're both crazy) I LOVE your new house - I especially like all of the trees and the big yard! We are praying for ya'll during this transition.
I know the move will be hard! Hang in there...I am glad you will be closer. Love ya!
When you get sad about leaving just remember....only 45 minutes away from ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe you are emotional because you are pregnant??!!! ha!
Wow, your life has been a whirlwind! Congratulations on selling your house so fast. What a blessing. Your new house is beautiful. Moving is always emotional for me, too. It's wierd how much I remember every house I've ever lived in. You're going to have lots of memories to take with you & lots of new ones to make! Love ya, Kathy
You made me cry!!!!!!!
We are going to miss you guys too but Little Man and I are NOT out of the picture. We'll be scheduling playdates every time we visit my sis...gotta keep those two kiddos together (as if they need any encouragement). LOVE the new house, especially the big front yard...I envision lots of tag and fun rowdy games. Hang in there girl, you have so many great things ahead of you in the coming weeks.
We love you!!!
That made me too sad...of course, you know how attached I get to my "stuff"...I'm glad you handle it better! One day of sadness is okay, for sure. The picture of Riley reading to the dog is hysterical--I can just hear her saying the rules about night night. (so well trained) We are missing ya'll! Love, JoJo
Hang in there...I'm having similar sad emotions right now thinking about what all we are leaving here in Chicago, but there are lots of great things about moving too and how fun that you and Heidi get to be so close to each other! Good luck getting everything packed. When do you make the move?
Hang in there girl. I know there are so many FANTASTIC memories to come!!!
Your new house looks gorgeous!
I say go with the eternal posts. I do anyways! When putting pics side by side they are too small!
Moving is always a sad occasion - leaving close friends, etc. But I have found that you will find new friends at your new home. We hope now that you are going to be closer we will get to see you more. Also, I have not seen Brooks yet, so I have that to look forward to. Your new house is so pretty and will be home when you are moved in. Justin, best of everything with your new job. I know Crosby High School basketball is going to be exciting with their new coach. Riley will be your #1 fan. Love you all so much. Nana and Poppe
WE will miss you guys...but are so happy for you too! Let me know if you need anything!
Hollie,
Yes, God has truly blessed you and your family. We are so thankful that things worked out. We are happy for Justin to get this opportunity! I am proud of you for the way you have handled all of the unknowns! We are estatic that ya'll will be about 1 hour from our door to your door! I know it is hard to leave friends and memories. It will be so much fun to have your Dallas friends visit you in Crosby. Make new friends, keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold!
Love u, Honey (MOM)
Congrats on the new job, selling of the house, finding a new house, etc! It is SO hard to leave friends (just ask Heidi...I cried for days), but it is also a comfort when you see God working and knowing you are in His will. Hope the transition is an easy one. Heidi is SO excited to have y'all closer.
Riley reading to the dog is so hysterical!!! Tell her that Tater would love for her to come read to him!
I'm sorry that you have gotten emotional and I know how hard that is! This is going to be a great move for all of you and yall will meet new friends fast! I mean, who wouldn't love yall? ha! I'm ecstatic that yall will be closer! We will be able to meet and do tons of fun things with all the kiddos, Jenna, Heather, Kedra and even your sister! You have that to look forward too and I'll babysit anytime!!
Love yall mucho bunches!
I love the new house, but feel your pain with the stress of the move and leaving friends. Transitions are hard! We have really loved Abilene, but I still miss friends in Fort Worth.
I love checking in on you and your kids through blogs. I'm glad we have this outlet, so I always feel like I know what's going on with you even though we don't see you as much as we'd like. Call us next time you visit the Reeses. I'd love to get Ava and Riley together. I think they're be two peas in a pod!
Hey there. I am so glad your house sold. Your new house looks great. What beautiful kids you 2 have. I hope the move goes well.
Kristin
Congratulations to Justin on the new job. And believe me, I know about moving and leaving friends. We have done more than our fair share of it in the past 7 years. So, I say cry, it always made me feel better. But, each time we have moved, it has been so hard leaving, but we have ended up loving our new home and making great new friends too. Your new house is beautiful! I am sure being so close to your sister and parents will be a great blessing. Good luck with the move, and we will be praying for you. We know how hard it is to leave.
I'm so happy for you guys- what a relief to have your Dallas house sold and to find such a great new one that you love....it looks just perfect and I love the trees in your new yard. I am terrible at goodbyes and have cried a river each time we have moved too, so just go ahead and get it out :). Your kiddos are adorable BTW.
Can you please send Riley to our house? She needs to teach Reese the rules of bedtime... "2 books and then night-night"! I'm ready to see you all again...just a few more days. Wish we were there to help you pack...But don't you worry, we'll be close enough to help you unpack! Love you!
I can empathize with you. When we closed on the house last week (the first home with kids), I was very sad and nostalgic. We haven't quite left the area left, but when we do, it will be sad, too. Blessings to your family. I love the corner lot! Safe travels.
You are too funny! I was cracking up reading that! It's just funny when you know that you are supposed to get it together but you can't and the tears just keep coming with no control~ you just have to laugh!
I can't wait for ya'll to be here! Please call me so that we can help unload boxes or atleast bring you dinner! The house is beautiful!
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