Drew's last day

Today is Drew's last day at Euler.

So funny to think its the only place he has ever worked since college. They were lucky to have him, and he was lucky to have found a steady work place for so many years. (unlike this job hopper, I have had at least 6 since college) I know he will be sad in a way, closing one chapter in his life. However, he is also ready for the start of a new chapter! Excited to get a house, be in a new place, work in an exciting field, and embark together on a new adventure...this time with dog in tow!

Emmitt and I have been taking long walks together lately as a break from packing for us both! Last night while Drew went out with coworkers, Emmitt and i found a back way to hike to the school here. I found a ball in the field and we chased eachother, and he chased the ball around for a good hour. I was so tired from running around that I fell asleep last night at 830, really i was nodding off at 8. Emmitt now sits on my lap when i sit on our rocking chair...he was nice and warm and his rhythmic breathing was lulling me to sleep...

A house huntin' we will go

So this weekend is the big weekend! We have gotten our preapproval for a loan, we have gathered up some money for a down payment, (thanks mom and dad!) packed up most of Drew's clothes, and are heading down to NC in 2 days to look at houses! WOW our first house, its been a long time.
Drew and I were talking about the last time we lived in a house, I think for both of us it was really 11 years ago when we were 18 and living in our parent's houses. Ever since we have been renting, pretty crazy!

Tonight will be our last night in the "mill" together. Drew heads off tomorrow night. I am sure he will be back one of the next few weekends, but it will be totally different...

Packing is coming along. Today is the kitchen. I am running the dishwasher now so the plates will go in clean and dry this afternoon. I'll probably just get some plastic dishware for the rest of the month.

Weird and exciting all at once. It just doesnt feel real yet, and probably won't until we have moved and settled into a house...so we will be living in weird suspension for the next few weeks!

I guess this means I have to come up with a new name for this blog.

RB in NC..
Tarheel tales..
Kelley's in Carolina
Livin' in the "Hill"

hmm I will have to think about that one...time to get started on the day!