The trek held many wonderful sites, including but not excluding the following...
To say that the scenery was thrilling us by the end of the trip is definitely an understatement. Idaho is full of variety when it comes to their scenery.
By the time we reached Rexburg, we were more than ready to get out of the car, and I was super nervous to see this apartment we had only visualized through photographs. The previous owners seemed pretty anxious to get out of here, so that could only mean mold or something disgusting and unbearable.
I thought I wouldn't like this little first home of ours, but I actually instantly fell in love. I guess the fact that its ours makes a huge difference.
Before:
We are so sick of seeing boxes and trash, and Crate & Barrel.. and if I never walk into a Bed Bath & Beyond again, I think I can survive. With daily trips into Idaho Falls, and many many car loads full of things.. We finally have something that is looking like a home. I'm extremely proud of it, if I do say so myself. Drum roll please...
After:
Here is the Kitchen... It actually looks like people live in it!
Here is our bookshelf that we are ever so proud of. In this little space you have to get creative, so here you have decorative, storage, and just plain cute!
Look at those lovely barstools that my incredible husband made! No, my counter is not completely clear, and yes, there is now evidence that we splurged on Ben & Jerry's, but please, focus on the barstool.
Here you go Glenn, your beautiful TV! I mean, Santa! That dresser we got at the Salvation Army and I just had to display it, clothes filled in it and all. And those Plates! Love the plates!
Yes, thats us!
Thats us too!
You cannot have a home without the temple.
Here is our bedroom. We are missing the other side table and lamp because that incredible husband of mine is still playing with his grown up legos.. But look at those stars! And Grandma, those pillows will always remind us of you!
And yes, whoever thought I could not fit my clothes in these closets certainly didn't know the beauty of organizational tools. Lifesavers.
Our Bathroom. Creative storage in here too.
My new obsession. I could stare at this shower curtain all day.
These beauties got delivered this morning, so finally Rob can wash those pajamas he's been in for days!
Our Couches are coming in a week, so we have been creative with seating.. But more pictures to come of the place coming together. We are so excited for our first place, and already loving the fact that this is where our adventure starts.
A special thank you to the Brantingham Family. They pulled our trailer on our journey up here, helped unload it, and started the unpacking with many many trips to the dumpster. They helped set up the television, and the internet, and the printers, and the desk.. Pretty much the start of the manly stuff, and certainly all of the technology things that we know nothing about. We greatly appreciate you all and are so grateful for your help. I am so lucky to have married into such a wonderful family.
And a special thank you to these wonderful women..
They have helped me more than I could even imagine. Its been such a big week, and I couldn't have done it without them. They have given me just the push I have needed to start this home, and to feel confident about it. They have helped me organize closets, throw away unnecessary things, hang plates, decorate, make thousands of trips to Bed Bath and Beyond. They have helped me learn how to grocery shop for cheap, and what is really needed in a basic kitchen. I honestly thought I knew everything, and this trip is certainly an eye opener. I am so grateful to be raised by such a wonderful woman, constantly pushing me and teaching me exactly what it means to be an incredible wife and mother. Its now time to truly make it on my own and make this home as beautiful a home as the ones I have grown up in.. and beauty in spirit, not in appearance.
So here we go. Here starts our adventures in Idaho. The cold isn't as terrible as we thought, however we seem to have the right equipment. The town is definitely as small as we thought, but then again that could be considered a good thing.. But the people are certainly much nicer than we thought, so that should help tremendously.
The heater is only set to 60, the electricity can only be used after 10pm, and mac and cheese is 49 cents right now at Albertsons. Welcome to college.
