Right now I am balancing my laptop with coffee in hand, drinking it while it’s hot.
Sawyer is upstairs watching Alvin and the Chipmunks with eyes drooping from fresh air and the weight of his lashes.
I can hear Parker, McKenna and Ashlyn’s giggles drifting through the window. They are playing drive-thru window in their old playhouse that is brand new only because it’s standing in a different space. I’m dying to videotape them but it will break the spell.
The floors creak when we walk and I’m silently competing with my husband over who can maintain a fire in our wood-burning stove and I’ve decided wellies go with everything.
I’m not convinced that well water won’t turn my hair orange or that a rock kicked up from the road won’t poke my eye out when I’m getting the mail. But I do know we are home.
Every time I pull into our drive I’m pretty sure my heart expands with the acres and when I wake up in the morning I’m still not ready to blink.
When Sawyer comes downstairs it might be the time in our day when he asks if we are staying here for a “wong, wong time” and I will swap my laptop for an afternoon with a 100% chance of mud
and tell him yes we are.
We are home.
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Yes, that sounds like home. Beautiful.
Congratulations on finding a beautiful home that speaks to your heart and family. So gorgeous, Jessica.
Beautiful photos! Your new home looks beautiful & all the kids look happy.
Aw, it sounds like you found the right place for your family!
Gorgeous! What a beautiful new home for all of you. Congratulations.
Looks simply amazing, Jessica! I just love that window seat. Now let’s talk about when I can come visit… 😉
So happy that you are in your new home! It looks amazing. Congratulations again! xo
Happiness, Bliss, Contentment … they all are there in each word you write.
Congrats xxxx
Congratulations on your new home!! I am in love with your porch. And kudos to you for not breaking the spell…it’s so hard to resist grabbing the camera!
Such a deep, contented feeling. I love that you are home. (It’s gorgeous.)
Now, I have a case of serious house envy. Love everything. Erin
Love all of your pictures! I’m so happy for you that you have found such a beautiful space to call home. 🙂
Finding a place to call home is so special. Congrats.
Such an idillic image you’ve painted with your words in this post! I bet you have had such a great time!
Congratulations, what a beautiful house and home.
I love these photos. I love your words. I love that this home fits you so perfectly. I love that you are home…for a wong, wong time.
so many fantastic pics, here’s to making lots of memories in your new home!
Gorgeous. Enjoy your new home!
That house looks amazing. Enjoy!
Oh, how I love this.
There is truly nothing like home.
Nothing.
Beautiful, you! The house is lovely but the happiness in your words is even better!
It is beautiful. Congratulations and Welcome Home!!
aw, so happy for you guys! middle of the day post perfection. I hope you enjoy your new home for many wong wong years to come. xx.
Gorgeous mama! And I love that front porch swing and American flag!!
Best of luck in your beautiful new home 🙂
I adore your new home. Truly. 🙂