Moving Day!

We finally made it to New Orleans together! It was a bit chaotic because we didn't find out until the wedding day that the seminary would actually have an apartment for us to move into. We really had to rush around New Years to rent the moving truck and get down here in time for James to go back to work on the 3rd.

First we had to get all our stuff out of storage.

Then there were more boxes at my parents' house to load. Not to mention the furniture.

Finally (after being delayed because of a few issues with Budget) we started the drive to NOLA! Poor James had to drive the big truck all 400 miles.

We made to to New Orleans around 5:00. I have to admit, seeing the apartment and how small it is was a bit of a shock but I knew some lamps, rugs and furniture would make it a little more homey.

 

James and his friend moved half the boxes, the bed AND the dresser that first night. The softer lighting really made a difference.

The next day we got all the other boxes. James went back to work that night and I had sooo much fun getting out all our wedding gifts and setting them up. It's like having the best dollhouse ever! Here is what we have so far. We still have to bring our couches and some more pics. I'll post updates when it's finally finished.

 How 70's is this bathroom?

Thanks to my mother-in-law for the hutch. I don't know what I would do otherwise! My china is staying at my mom's house for now but the Fiestaware is still b-e-autiful in my opinion.

Marriage is pretty great so far. I managed to make a few good meals like this casserole

 and this foldover.

Ok, I'm not the Pioneer Woman but we are using emeals.com and it's a really awesome way to plan meals for two where you don't have a bunch of groceries going to waste. And considering I didn't even know how to brown meat a year ago, it's pretty impressive progress if I do say so myself.

And finally, as I'm ending this blog my husband brings me a Diet Coke in my State Tervis. Yep I love this newlywed bliss.