Budget Moving

December 3, 2010

We woke up in Hot Springs Friday morning and began the process of organizing all of our belongings to be transported by this Budget truck. It was HUGE, so we were certain we would have room left over.

Then we started loading in all the furniture and got a little worried. Next boxes came, and it was a flood of cardboard with no room to move. Finally we shoved in the odds and ends here and there so it was crammed...in the rental truck, Don (Zach's Honda), Beverly's CR-V, and the Buick I'm now driving. (Speaking of that car, it has no name, so maybe that's why it's misbehaving?)

This is what you call a caravan.

BUT there was room left over. *whew* It was nice to be able to rest that night and not have to worry about driving and/or unloading that day. It wasn't the smoothest day, but it was a lot smoother than some I've had when it comes to moving (and I've had A LOT). We definitely get better at packing and loading each time, but, Lord, please let us stay here for at least two years!

A special thanks to Bobby and Beverly, Momo, Josh, Kevin and Bree, and Jeannie and Chuck for making our move go smoothly! We are so thankful for you guys. :)

Life Goes On...Thank God for Friends

October 29, 2010

These are our friends, Mister and Missus Billy Bob (or Billy "Rob," as I called him ;) Trashy McTrasherson. They keep things classy.

Thanks for coming to see us and keeping us company. I'm so sorry we were not in costume, but I don't think you guys would have been nearly as hilarious if everyone else had been dressed up.

the body parts fruit salad the McTrasherson's brought

Hobie being held hostage

Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover and a pirate wench

My mama was a SCREAM!

So was Bobby!

Billy Rob likes the demon dog.

Hobie pouts

*~*the loveliest couple in the world*~*

We had lots of yummy food and spiced apple cider!

the fall decorations I rigged up

my sister

Pharr siblings

We also had fun with the Pharr's, my mama, Erin & Josh, Nathan, Kayley & Johnny, and Genis & Hayden.

He was tired, so I was tired with him.

My Mechelle Belle!

Cream Puff!

I wish we could have seen the rest of our friends before we left, but that's why the holidays were created, right?
[See pictures for proof.]

Apples to Apples 2

August 20, 2010

After dinner last night, we played Apples-to-Apples. I tried to get a photo of the entire table, but no such luck. I also tried to get a picture of Jake being happy that his mommy finally won a card before he stole her shoe. But Erin and Josh seem to be enjoying themselves here. :)

(This is seriously the only game I can win. ;)

We also went to lunch at Rolando's, and Josh treated us. It was sooo good. I also met one of Zach's friends who shares my cousins' unique last name (Shurtleff). We had a great time hanging out with you guys yesterday. :) THANK YOU!!!