I am so behind on my posts that I'm going to have to split these up into multiple posts otherwise I'll never post anything. Since this is the easiest one I'm going to start off with our new house. After much debate, we decided that we wanted to stay within the city limits of Houston, or within the "loop". We picked the area we choose because of the great school system and the family-oriented neighborhood. The elementary school that Riley will go to is just a couple of blocks away from our house and there is a big park within walking distance also. Since Meyerland is an established neighborhood and much older than the suburbs (the houses were built in the late 60's) it took us awhile to find the perfect house. We knew we definately wanted a one story house (no more climbing up and down stairs for awhile!) and that we wanted an open floor plan. I think we ended up looking at every house that was on the market in this neighborhood but once we saw this house we knew it was the right one for us. It's on a nice big corner lot and is a kid-friendly house with lots of upgrades.
We planned our move to coincide with a trip my sisters were making out here so that they could help us with Riley and the moving. Of course the weekend we chose to move there was a huge thunderstorm and it rained like crazy. Thankfully, Ben and his lab tech moved most of the big things before the big downpour so we only had to make a few more trips back and forth to get the small items. There are still boxes all around the house waiting to be unpacked but we are finally settling in. Click on the picture below to see more pictures of the house!
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I love your new house! That's a great kitchen and I like how it opens into the living room, great for entertaining and those future lab parties you're going to be hosting. And there will be lots of those haha. Did ben have to pay his lab tech overtime or did he volunteer to get on ben's good side? We're looking for a temp apartment in LA this weekend. I'm torn between having a nice big place (to avoid claustrophobia) and having a small place that is easy to clean. But either way I want a nice gourmet kitchen like your's haha. Your house looks easy to clean because it is so open, no hard to reach areas. I'm too obsessed with
cleaning. I know. Can't wait to see the rest of the posts.
Michelle
I love your new house! That's a great kitchen and I like how it opens into the living room, great for entertaining and those future lab parties you're going to be hosting. And there will be lots of those haha. Did ben have to pay his lab tech overtime or did he volunteer to get on ben's good side? We're looking for a temp apartment in LA this weekend. I'm torn between having a nice big place (to avoid claustrophobia) and having a small place that is easy to clean. But either way I want a nice gourmet kitchen like your's haha. Your house looks easy to clean because it is so open, no hard to reach areas. I'm too obsessed with
cleaning. I know. Can't wait to see the rest of the posts.
Michelle
That is very nice. And it will be a nice break from the stairs you had before. I really like the kitchen too. Funny, how it sounds like our neighborhood. And is Riley naked in the reading pic. What is with boys and nakedness? They just can't keep their clothes on. So cute!
So when are you having us over for Texas BBQ and oysters?
your new house is beautiful!! and same question as leah, is riley naked in that picture? haha, too cute! i know if rhys has his way, he'd be naked all the time too!
Of course he's naked!!! It's always a chore getting him dressed after bathtime. If he could he would be naked all the time.
Cyn, anytime you guys are ready for BBQ and oysters we're here!
Love the house! Congratulations! I"m jealous of your white cabinets. Finally you get to do your magic in the kitchen of your dreams!
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