Did I forget about my giveaway? No, sir.
On Sunday I gathered a pen, post-it notes, a large bowl, and my ten-year-old son to conduct a random, un-biased drawing for my giveaway. Christian stirred the entries and pulled out none other than Becky of What It Is…XO! Congrats Becky!
Hey, Becky, want to know what you won? Well, I don’t know exactly, but the theme will be revolving around Things I Love From Utah. Please send me an e-mail with your mailing address!
And now for some quick, random updates from Moving Central:
1. Why didn’t anybody tell me that dogs get freaked out when your house is full of moving boxes and strange people? Frankie says relax, Lucy.
2. The person who estimated the size and breadth of our crap belongings probably should go back to Estimator School. Not even close, people.
3. Having people box my stuff up is weird. It also makes me sweat.
4. I have developed the ability to cry at random times and places.
5. The downside of having good friends is that leaving them sucks like a Hoover.
6. We heard yesterday that our cars arrived. They’re doing fine. Allegedly they’re planning a welcoming party for us. Such sweet cars we’ve got.
That’s all for now! I’ll try to post as time, energy, and Wi-Fi allow.
Yay for my cousin Becky! We had a similar size estimation problem when we moved here. We didn’t have a house here yet, so we rented “PODS”…we ended up having to rent a uhaul as well on the last day to fit the rest of our crap, I mean, precious belongings… bon voyage…see you on the other side!
Good luck with the big move. You guys will do great back East. Have fun!
I have been so worried about you! Thinking about you packing all of your belongings and everything.
glad to hear that you are ok.
and congrats Becky!
i’ve moved twice in my marriage, and each time we were ready to draw up the divorce papers–stay strong!
and the drawing was rigged, in my opinion, by your ten year old. but since i like becky so much, i am willing to over-look that detail.
I’m Sad!
I’m Sad!
I found a great saying at a little bistro yesterday that fits pretty well.
Favorite people, favorite places, favorite memories of the past, these are the joys of a lifetime…these are the things that last.
I am so sad you are leaving
I demand a recount!!
Wonderful quote from Jeffrey Hill that I’m going to loop through my brain and heart during this time. Maybe it will help you too.
LIFE IS HARD. But we can do hard things.
MAKE THE BEST OF IT. Find all the good things about this and put our focus there.
THINGS TAKE TIME. Change brings growth. Be patient with ourselves and each other as we accept the changes and move forward in faith.
(Now please excuse me while I re-apply my make-up.)
Dang, Tiff. This stinks. We’re going to miss you. We are happy for you guys of course, but it still stinks.
A drawing?!!! I thought the prize was going to the person with the best advise – me. Well, I guess a drawing is diplomatic. We can’t make the others feel bad. I’ll email you my address so that you can send me the real prize in secret.
I’m looking forward to posts from Pennsylvania! So exciting.
Wow, this move is all sounding so REAL. I really hope you will love your new home.
This is really one of those elaborate April Fool’s jokes, you saved for August right? If not, will Ashton Kutcher be jumping out from behind the moving van to tell me we’ve all been “PUNKED”?
Love you guys!
Wow, that is tough stuff. Good luck with everything!
I just got back from helping my sister, her husband, and baby move to NYC. They fit all their belongings into 2 cars and a couple large suitcases! Crazy.
It was so sad to leave them there.
You can do it Tiffany! WE are all here for you (and you are there).
Hang In!
Dang it, I never win. Sounds like you are having fun with the moving!
Hey! I’ve been keeping up with all your exciting news via your blog and the continuing WBWG.
Congrats on the house sales and the big move! And thanks for all your great posts. I always love reading your stories. 
I think the contest was fixed. I’m calling Gephart. I think he can get to the bottom of this.
WhAt?!? ME?!? REALLY?!?!
I’m just so honored!
I just flew in from San Francisco to find such great news! I can’t wait!
Thanks sweet Christian! I owe you one!