We’ve had some big changes around here lately! Recently my husband and I bought a new house!! And when I say recently, we just moved in a week ago, so yes veeery recent!
Even though I will miss my fabulous kitchen in my old house, we are so excited about this move. For years we have wanted to move closer to the city. The little rural town that we lived in was a great place to raise a family, but now that the kids are grown, and we are no longer tied to a particular school district…. we are really excited about this next phase of our lives! My husband has been commuting an hour and a half each way to work for over 15 years, his commute is less than half of that now, which means more leisure time for him and more together time for us. For the first time in our married lives, we finally live near restaurants, shops, movie theaters, coffee shops and so much more!
When we got married, we each had two kids from our previous marriages, so we started out together with a full family, since all of the kids lived with us full time. For years we have looked forward to a time when we could do things together just the two of us, and now that time is finally here, we are going to be taking full advantage of all that this new area has to offer! No empty nest syndrome here! We are opening a New Door and jumping right on through it! I’m looking forward to spontaneous dinners out, shopping at the local barn sales (there are quite a few around here!), going to the movies on a rainy Saturday, hopping on the train to D.C. to check out the Museums and Galleries, and going to the various local festivals! Of course we’ll be spending lots of time decorating our new house too, (I’ll be sharing lots of photos soon, so stay tuned for that!) and everything that we need, paint, hardware, lumber etc., is now just a hop, skip and a jump away! We’ve only been here a week but I feel different somehow. I think a move can do that for you, it’s like a fresh start. I feel a little lighter and freer and I’m looking forward to many happy years in our new home.
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nikki johnson says
Good for you! Congratulations! My hubbie and I had always lived at least an hour away from anything interesting and 5 years ago we moved SO CLOSE to everything. We feel like little kids. It doesn’t take a day to get lumber or groceries or anything we could want. That is an amazing feeling! We can’t believe we put up with that inconvenience all those years! He also had an hour commute each way to/from work for over 15 years. We’d had enough. Now, though, we also realize we’re sick of winter, so we’re moving south. We’re moving next Friday. eeek! We’re going from IN to FL, so we’re super excited. It’ll be the first time in our lives we’re not scared of winter coming 🙂 We’ll still be in an area close to everything, so we’re really looking forward to it. I just LOVE your graphics site and thank you so much for helping me make my home (all of them over the years) a more beautiful place to live. I don’t know what I’d do without you!! You are awesome!
Karen Watson says
Thanks Nikki!! It’s amazing how much of a difference it makes having things close by and not having to plan going to the city around rush hour traffic, every time I need some craft supplies! I hear you on the cold weather! My husband doesn’t like hot weather though, so I think we’ll be staying put. But living someplace warm and sunny year round, certainly appeals to me! I hope your move to FL brings you lots of fun in the sun!!
Peggy L says
That is so awesome for you guys. Can I make a recommendation. Take a photo of your house, slightly from the side and send it to me and I’ll be happy to send a pretty watercolor back. It can be from an ipad – those work well. I add a border and a few bits – its a nice keepsake. Thanks for sharing all your images!
Karen Watson says
Wow!! Thank you so much Peggy! I would love that!!
Annie Spackman says
So happy for you and your husband! Congratulations Karen!!!!!
Karen Watson says
Thank you Annie!
pamela Huntington says
Congratulations on your new home..!
Karen Watson says
Thanks so much Pamela!
Darlene says
Karen – Congratulations to You and your Husband on your new home – and exciting adventure! Looking forward to more photos.
Karen Watson says
Thank you Darlene!
Dolores says
How exciting for you!! Let’s hope your nest stays empty long enough to enjoy it.
Karen Watson says
So true Dolores! Our nest has a bit of a revolving door on it! That’s okay though, we want to be there for our kids should they need it, and at least they don’t require much work on our part!
Judy H. says
You do NOT look like the Mother of grown kids! You look fabulous and ready to begin your new adventure. Enjoy the time, just you and your husband…it has been a great time for us. We’ve developed a whole new “best friendship” within our marriage. We are (suddenly) now entering the grandparent phase, seems like it arrived awfully soon, but oh, are those babies sweet and precious. Congratulations on your new home, may your lives be blessed with love and sweetness.
Karen Watson says
Thank you so much Judy!! You are the sweetest! I’m glad to hear that you and your husband are enjoying this stage in your lives as well! And thanks for the blessing, it’s very much appreciated!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life says
What an exciting time, Karen! You don’t look old enough to have grown kids!
Karen Watson says
Aw!! Thanks Jeanette!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
Congratulations on a new house and an exciting new phase of your life. We are in the process of moving- into a camper! Until we find our next home, that is. We are looking to do just the opposite of you, though. Moving from Atlanta area, to out-in-the-country living in SC. Should be interesting. 🙂
Karen Watson says
Thanks Sheila! Good luck finding the perfect home! SC seems like such a nice place to live, I envy the milder Winters that you guys have down South!
Tracey says
You enjoy what what you have worked unconditionally for. I am looking forward to seeing what adventures happen next…..
Karen Watson says
Thanks Tracey!!
Angela says
Best wishes for your new home, I am sure you will be very happy there.
Karen Watson says
Thank you so much Angela!
Jasmine Patrick says
Congrats on your move, hope you will enjoy your new area, and your new freer and exciting life.
Karen Watson says
Thank you Jasmine!
TPowers Lady of Dunan says
Wow! You look gorgeous! You don’t look old enough to be any kind of a empty nester, a month of a toddler maybe. BRAVO your antics keep you young! The house looks pretty and can’t wait to see and hear more my best! ~Lady T
Karen Watson says
Thank you so much Lady T!!! You are too kind!!
Anita says
Congratulations on the new home! And the new-found freedom of having raised your children. It took me a while after my kids left home to find my self. But wow! What a feeling when you realize you are freer than ever in life! So much can be accomplished. Your husband will be saving gas $$ too in addition to time on his commute. You can enjoy both those savings together. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your home and hearing of all your new adventures!
Karen Watson says
Thank you Anita!! I can tell that you get it!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Congratulations, Karen! What an exciting and different time for you and your hubby. Enjoy it! My hubby and I moved almost three years ago from Long Island to Ohio with his job. We moved states, down-sized, and empty nested all in one shot. I’m sure it must be great to be closer to where the action is. We went from suburb to suburb, but it is pretty good as we are only about 20 minutes from the city of Dayton and the theatre district there.
Karen Watson says
Thanks Kathy!! Wow, that’s a lot all at once! I’m grateful that we stayed in our state, so that we didn’t have to do all the extra stuff that goes along with that. It sounds like you are in a fun area with the theatre district nearby and all!