we moved.

When we got the news that Anthony wouldn’t be graduating last May, we had applied to stay in our married housing for another year. It wasn’t our choice that A was technically still a student. We ended up being denied another year. At first we were upset (just another knot on a long string of bad luck). We probably could have fought it, but at that point, we felt defeated + wanted to get away. I will tell you that it was the best decision for us. It wasn’t easy, we were stressed finding a place that we could afford, that would have the amenities we would like, that would be available when we needed it. That last part was key!! We were not told until last minute, needing to be out by the end of June. I believe we had a little over a month. While it put so much stress on us both, we finally found a place in Bordentown that was brand new, had a decent layout, + that we could afford. Lease signed! I hope to come back to share photos that I did take with my real camera right after we got settled. The place is beautiful, though there are quirks that we could do without, like hearing every.little.thing. that is going on above us. Things have calmed down upstairs since the family with two little boys moved out in December. We heard them at all hours of the day + night.

Perks: gas stove | painted gray wall | elevator | pool

Anthony is a master Tetris builder.

We packed away all of our utensils, so the next best thing is a mixing spoon to eat my dinner in the car, as I’m running to work.

I’m thankful that we bought these IKEA shelfs in 2009. They have lasted us several moves, held a ton of books, + made us look all professional at the same time. Fabric hides within the closed off cabinets. 🙂