Remembering

I just went through my phones camera roll and deleted nearly all of the photos I have...all the space was used up! While my fingers were lightening-fast moving pics to the trash, I was able to take a little 5 minute stroll down memory lane. Life has been quite hectic recently. Trying to sort out packing and moving, planning our wedding reception, trying to find a new job in Vancouver, cleanup at my current job...the list goes on. All the while I'm trying to desperately hang on to the here and now. As well as my sanity. Bellingham has been my home for 31 years! My entire life is here. My family, my friends, my favorite places. Jumping into an entirely new life is SCARY.  The ONLY things I know for certain is: we have a place to live for the next 6 months, and Chris will be there with me. Other than that, I'm walking in blind. Putting my trust in someone else is hard for me. Ive been pretty independent and now Ill take this next step, pretty much dependent on someone else. I'm excited and nervous and sad and scared. And wondering if I'm a bit crazy. But I'm also doing this with the most amazing person I've ever met.
There is no turning back at this point.
And honestly, I wouldn't want to.
Just take a deep breath...and jump.

Scenes from around:

My favorite pizza place EVER.

Fancy!

Happy 4th!

What happens when Auntie and Uncle babysit.

Spending some time at the R! Chris' first time!

It was hot.

Stella lost her ball. She was sad :(

We consoled her with beer. That made her happy! I, however, should've shared more of my beer, because the next day, I was sad :(

 Since my stupid phone filled up with pictures, I haven't taken many lately. Buuuuuut...we have been doing some fun stuff. Like: meeting up with friends for beers at Kulshan, watching Indiana Jones on the big screen while eating a crisp bean burrito, planning reception type stuff...blah blah blah. I will say this though, I am NOT eating another burrito til our reception! 4 days in a row of burritos is enough!!!

Up to via iPhone photos

We found an apartment to rent in Vancouver! I put in my notice yesterday! Only 24 days to go, but whos counting? I am so incredibly happy to be out of here. Even though I dont have a job lined up-which is scary-Im just so looking forward to a bit of a break. We are going to move the last week in July, then be back up here in time to prep for our reception. Then, Chris has to fly to Eugene for work, the day after our reception, and my mom is going to drive down with me and the girls. Its going to be fun hanging out with her in our new place. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can hang out by the pool. From what I can tell, Vancouver seems like a pretty okay place. The actual act of moving is going to be lame. I hate moving!!! Oh well. It will be a really good opportunity for me to purge!

EVERYBODY loves this file box

Such a creepy little cat

I LOVE getting iphone pics of Madison and Murderface :)

Double rainbow

Such a weirdo

A million times better than the gross McDonalds I had the day before

There are tons of historic buildings in Vancouver

Scenes from the park. They were just packing up from the 'Recyled Art Festival' How cool is that?!?!

Hanging out on the balcony at our hotel in Kirkland

Salmon sliders, pulled pork nachos (with hand cut potato chips-say whaaaa!?!?!) pot stickers and beeeeeer. This was the beginning of the end for me.

The wedding that was happening below our room

Wine time

Sunset over Lake Washington

Chris with an icepack on his face. It was HOT in our bedroom. The fancy LED chandelier we got at IKEA.

This weekend was a dream. I was soooo happy to see Chris and, as always, spend time with him. I just never ever get tired of being around him. Truly lucky :) Anyway, Im keeping my fingers crossed this week will be a breeze. Cant wait for a day off!

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