Few & Far Between

Well....here at the Nicholson (temporary) home, we have made it through another week and are bravely starting a new one!

I'm going to attempt to play catch-up!

Two weekends ago, Aaron and I attended a benefit for one of his co-workers in Fayetteville on Friday night, which we made into a day trip to Fay since he had a few meetings.

I went and got a mani/pedi done to kill some time. Plus the weather was cold and drizzly and the nail salon sounded like a good escape.

That night we went to the benefit and DID NOT TAKE ONE SINGLE PICTURE.

(I know...what is WRONG with me?!)

Here are the other, non-important pictures that I did take...

new hog @ Hog Haus Brewery

my "old" name! how funny!

We drove back from Fayetteville and decided to stop at my parent's house in Conway. After visiting with them Saturday morning, we headed back to Bryant to get ready for a tailgate/watch party hosted by one of our couple friends. 

a good time was had by all, even though we lost!

Then this week happened....

it was painfully slow and we are so glad it's over.

EXCEPT

Joshua came to stay with us on Tuesday night and that requires a post of its own! :)

This weekend was a lot of lounging and studying (for me) and sleeping (for all) so needless to say, we feel well rested and ready to tackle this week!

Sorry for the few & far between posts,

but I have a feeling it will probably be this way for a while until we are more permanently settled.

-HOLLY

Moving Mayhem Part 2

Our moving story in pictures...

sort of...

This next one makes me want to cringe. 

first time movers...YIKES.

yes he did push the couch up that closer to the tv...law

Another cringe-worty photo.

What happens when you find out you suddenly have to move within a limited number of weeks.

moving is exhausting

hot & sweaty after unloading the uhaul

chit-chatting with the Uhaul man

first lunch in our new/temporary place...on the floor :)

too many clothes

the freaking tv had to stay until the last possible minute. we slept on the floor. the dog actually had more of a bed than we did. it was fun :)

bye-bye first home! 

Sorry for the no make up photo :\

Moving Mayhem Part 1

I'm ALIVE!

You know when you have been underwater for a considerable/uncomfortable amount of time and you finally break through to the surface and gasp for air?

Yeah..that has been me for the past few weeks. 

I have felt like I have been so limited lately and now I can finally post about life again!

I'll hit the highlights for ya:

1) We have moved and are currently living in my parents house that is for sale,

so we can save and find a place of our own.

2) I have started nursing school and Aaron has started his new job! :) YAY

3) We FINALLY have internet.

4) We STILL don't have cable.

5) We may or may not be using a dorm room sized refrigerator until we find one within our price range.

6) Marley is a terrible dog and won't even spend any time out in the wonderful backyard he now has, which aggravates his parents to no end. ;)

I think that's about it for now...except for the fact that half of our stuff is still packed away because we don't know when the house will sell which means we have to be ready to re-pack and move again when that day comes.  

I'm trying to keep this place cute for when the realtor brings a prospective buyer by. It's SO strange living in a place that my family lived in previously for 5 years. But it is such a blessing that we are able to do so and save some money in the meantime.

I am loving this new adventure in our lives.  We aren't really home owners, but we have a "place of our own" for now and don't have to deal with annoying barking dogs or crazy neighbors that have parties until the wee hours of the morning all of which are one, thin wall away.

Aaron and I are having so much fun. It has been so great to be back closer to friends and family. Moving was quite an adventure. We each had our ways of wanting to do things. My father-in-law and brother-in-laws helped us load the UHaul in Fayetteville. My mother-in-law sat inside and watched Marley while we all went in and out of the doors. I am grateful for our families and all of their help. 

Here's our short moving story:

We got the UHaul early on Thursday (the 17th) night and loaded it up and took it down that same night. We spent the night in Bryant and unloaded the UHaul the next morning. While returning the UHaul, my husband befriended the UHaul man and they talked about real estate/buying and selling farms for literally 30-45 minutes while I sat in the car and watched the clock impatiently. Once they were done, we grabbed lunch in the car and headed back up to Fayetteville.  We loaded up my car and Aaron's car and decided to spend the night in the townhouse one last time because we were already exhausted. Saturday morning we got up, took both cars down, unloaded and went to Conway where we picked up my parent's suburban and drove one last trip up to Fay. We spent the night in Conway that night after getting the final load of stuff from the townhouse and then drove back to Bryant Sunday morning where we unpacked and slept because we were absolutely drained.

Long story short, moving STINKS. 

We also have different theories on loading and unloading cars. Aaron just wants to unload it all and then once it's all out, start taking things in. I want to take thing inside as I unload them because it just makes more sense in my mind. :)

Let me see if I can find any pictures of our moving adventure and I'll post them as "Moving Mayhem Part 2" 

I feel tired just recounting that story for you.

Maybe it's time for a nap.

(Just kidding)

Have a lovely day,

HOLLY

It's Official...

IT'S OFFICIAL...

WE are MOVING!

I got into nursing school at Baptist Health in Little Rock!

After 3 months of discussions, Aaron got the job offer we had been praying he would get! Happiness is an understatement. 

It was driving me nuts keeping everything secret, but I finally decided to tell my friends a few weeks ago. We had already told our families but that was all we wanted to tell until we knew more!

 Now there is some pressure to find a place to live. This has been a regular conversation in our home over the past month:

"I think we should just get an apartment and save for a little bit longer until we find a house in an area that we really want to live." (the most logical, right?)

"...okay."

"I think we should just go ahead and get a house since we know we want to live in LR for a long time!"

"...okay."

"So...I have decided that a house is probably not the best idea for us right now..."

"...okay."

"I've decided we should get a house. Maybe even a fixer-upper!"

(excuse me, what?!)

"...okay."

etc. etc.

So if you haven't figured it out, Aaron is the indecisive one. I have gone into super supportive wifey mode about all of this. I know that buying a house right now is probably not in our best interest. I also know that he is sick and tired of living in an apartment where we have to deal with maintenance men, loud neighbors and their annoying/always barking dogs, and the occasional hood rats that like to bump their bass systems in their pimped out trucks while sitting in their driveways. I also understand why paying rent each month is a pain and with a house you are at least putting your money towards something that *YOU* own. 

I told him the other day that if we had to live in a mobile home to get by, I would, because at least we would be together. I know that sounds cheesy but it's the truth. I just want him to be happy and I know that I'm happiest with him. I also know that he would never make me live in a mobile home. ;)

(not that there's anything wrong with that)

 The most recent update is that my parents GRACIOUSLY offered to let us move into their house in Bryant (which is currently for sale) for the time being so that we aren't rushed into a move that we aren't ready to make. 

Perks: only would have to pay utilities and keep the house nice for viewing, & Marley would have a yard :)

Downside: wouldn't be OURS and I wouldn't be able to decorate anything because we would potentially live there for 1 month or 6. You never know.

Aaron and I have decided that we think that's the best option. We could really save a lot and Bryant is actually closer than North Little Rock (where we had previously been looking). 

I just have to say that even thought it's not MY ideal situation, God has definitely provided. I literally had nights where I got 4 or less hours of sleep because my mind was racing about the "What Ifs". I am so thankful that things have worked out the way that they have. I am also so thankful for my parents, who have been SO helpful and supportive this whole time, for friends that are encouraging, and for all those who have sent up prayers for us.

Thank goodness for family and friends. 

We are THRILLED!

Have a happy weekend!

HOLLY