Scott and I had our first shower two days after I moved. It was a couples shower at Tennessee National thrown by great friends. The atmosphere and company were fantastic and I has so much fun. Scott did too...but I don't know that he will admit it as readily;)
The next week I closed on my first home. It was touch and go up to the very last moment. I was convinced the deal was simply going to fall through. But then-miraculously, it didn't. I thought I was going to be a mess. I envisioned myself walking through the empty rooms sobbing. Thinking-woulda,coulda, shoulda. But I wasn't and I didn't. I cleaned it up..took some pictures and wished it well. I think it served its purpose in my life and I got everything out of it I could get. There was nothing left there for me. I know the young couple who purchased it as there first home will make great memories there just like Scott and I will continue to make great memories in our first home together. Cycle of life, kumbbyeya, say la vie. In Oprah's words- no bitter, all sweet!!
Speaking of Oprah-I am not ready to address her leaving me. I dvred her show regularly and loved it. She taught me allot.
Now the second half of May in pictures;)
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| The gift table in all its glory. |
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| Megan, Tommy and Matt watching the gift opening carnage. |
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| The ladies enjoying the show. |
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| All the guys...Scott was a bit sad to be cut out of this herd to help with knots and opening;) |
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| Jen's artistic interpretation of the event;) |
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| A glass decanter that Scott was excited to see. Many of the gifts were brand new to him since he allowed me to do some registering on my own;) This one was for him. |
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| Chelsea taking diligent notes so I could send my notes of gratitude. |
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| Me with the ribbon bouquet that Megan brilliantly put together. |
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| This one is my favorite. This captures how much fun I had the whole evening. Also I never knew I opened my mouth so wide when I laugh? |
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| The master bedroom at Pandora. Did I ever show this paint color? I always loved it and will duplicate it in the new house. |
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| Guest bedroom. All the rooms looked so tiny once they were empty. |
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| Mater bath. This room gave us a run for our money as we approached closing. Scott was a superstar and got everything where it needed to be. |
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| Half bath. I don't know if I ever showed this reno. It was the last small room I did at the old house. Classic cottage style. |
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| Living room. Also very tiny without furniture. |
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