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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A new place to call home (and to blog!)

Only ten days ago, did I get the keys to my new place and begin this next chapter of my life. Though the divorce is not final until next month we were finally able to move into a home of our own. As I mentioned, it has only been ten days. But, it already feel so much like home. It's because I made it that way. It is a rental, but I personalized it, did what I wanted with it and did what I could with it to make it feel like it was ours.

I love my little blogging corner of the world ....


On my new budget, I was only able to afford to rent a two bedroom condo (thought it is an enormous 1,900 sq feet!). So, Little Diva and Little Dude are sharing a bedroom, which scared me a little at first. But, it has really been going great. We purchased some bunkbeds and coordinated their bunks and private bathroom. And, bedtime has actually been going better than I ever thought it could.


We also stopped by the pet store to add some goldfish to the mix. They named them Uno and Dos. Though, Uno and Dos have since passed and I believe we now have Tres and Quatro living with us!



We even have a finished basement, which we are able to use as a combined home gym and playroom. It has been working out perfectly this week. It was a little too windy for me to run outside and I had the kids this weekend. So, they were able to play and do craft projects while I ran in place! So, yes .... I've still been running 25-30 miles a week.







Thanks, as always, for joining me on my journey! The journey only continues .....


What have you been up to on YOUR journey?!?

26 comments:

  1. Go girl! Your place looks so cute! and the peanuts look happy :)

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  2. Looks like a lovely home to be in. So glad to hear that things are going well and everyone is adjusting to your new home!! YAY for beautiful times together!

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  3. Hooray for your new place! That's awesome that your running hasn't slowed down. :)

    I have marathon #2 on 1 May!

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  4. It looks like a great place for you and the kids. A nice safe and happy home! Keep up with the running. Marathon #5 coming up May 1st for me. Running it for my furry kids & "Chase Away K9 Cancer".

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  5. You are an inspiration! Good to see that the kids are settling well.

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  6. Congratulations on your new home! It looks like you are settled and enjoying it fully.

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  7. Glad you are getting settled into your new home. Looks like you've put a lot of work into decorating it especially for you and the little ones. :) Hope you are doing well!

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  8. Comgrats on your new home! It looks great. I can see alot of good memories are going to be created there!

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  9. You've done a great job with the place and you sound so much happier. Hope good things continue to come your way.

    Hope to see you in August when I make my annual pilgrimage to the land of cheese.

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  10. The new place looks great! Congrats!

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  11. How awesome! The place is so cute - Congrats! Way to go on keeping up the mileage!

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  12. Very nice! Can I hire you to decorate for me?

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  13. Looks great! Good job on keeping up your mileage!

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  14. Congrats on your new place! It looks awesome!

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  15. I'm so happy for you and proud of you. Can't wait to see the new place in person and to celebrate this next chapter in your life.

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  16. Looks like a happy new home! Congrats:) Little ones look happy and adorable as well!! Glad everything is working out for you!

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  17. Jamie - everyone seems so happy! I love that you are creating new journeys and memories for you and the kids! The new condo is cute! xo

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  18. Your new place looks great! Congrats on your new start.

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  19. I love your new place! And what you have already done to make it so you!!!

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  20. Congrats on the new place, loved the names by the bunkbeds, we have a tiny bungalow and boy/girl twins, so its great to hear that sharing a room is working!

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  21. Love the new place! It looks great.

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  22. Love, Love, Love it! It looks great! Good for you for getting out there and starting over.

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  23. Looks like you all are settling in great! Hope you make some great memories there!

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  24. Congrats on your new home. It is so cute. Love the kids room. It's good to have you back.

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  25. your place looks awesome & your kids look happy! :)

    i just found you from early runner. i'm a new-ish madison (actually deforest) blogger & she said you're a good lady to "know"! so hi! i'm sarah. let's be friends!

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  26. Congrats on the new place. It looks like you've made it a nice comfy home for you and the kiddos!

    Good job continuing to get the miles in!

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