Slowly but surely . . .

It’s getting there.  We’ve been in the house for two weeks now and it is looking pretty good.  Thanks to my hubby.  It’s amazing how time flies.  Even though we have moved our normal daily events/jobs haven’t stopped. 

The trucks were unloaded on a Saturday – which I was present to help decide where things would go.  Once the trucks were unloaded then Kassi & I went and delivered for 5+ hours.   That’s why we didn’t stay in the house the first night – because we were tired and didn’t feel like unpacking.  Plus, you couldn’t really walk through any of the rooms.

Without a garage or a useable basement, each box went to its designated room leaving very minimal space to move around.  It was very overwhelming!!  I knew – thought – we had to get it all unpacked by that Tuesday because Wed. thru Sat. we would be consumed with papers. 

Needless to say it didn’t get all unpacked by that Tues. nor this past one either.  However, while the kids & I worked for hours stacking and bagging, Jay worked at unpacking and decorating the main level of the house.  So at least the main areas and the bathroom are unpacked, uncluttered, and decorated.

The living room . . .

There’s that $5 chair.

 

The kitchen . . . 

 

The downstairs half bath & laundry area . . .

We installed a rod to hang the panels from to divide the laundry area from the bathroom.  So visually the laundry area is out of sight when company or guests come over – even though we all know you will look behind the curtain when you use the bathroom.

 

The dining room . . . 

 

The gateway to the dungeon – I mean the basement . . .

I don’t like going into the basement.  It’s C.R.E.E.P.Y.!!  What do you expect of a house built in 1856.  The steps are narrow and steep.  What you can’t see at the bottom of the steps is the basement floor to the right is brick. Must have been laid directly on/in the dirt when built so it is always wet.  Can’t store anything in that area.  Plus you can’t even stand up straight in that area. 

Okay.

I can’t give a creepy enough description to the basement.  So, with my husband’s presence I ventured down to the basement to get some photos.  You can decide for yourself if it’s creepy or not.

Okay, this door leads to the outside cellar doors, and anytime it rains water comes in to the basement area.

The basement definitely gives the house character.  You won’t see me go down there very often.

Well, Jay did a wonderful job displaying our many knick knacks, trinkets, photos, and personal belongings.  The main level actually looks like we’ve been here for quite some time. 

Now, the upstairs still has some work.  Especially the girls’ room.  Kassi is slowly going through her boxes and deciding if she really needs it all.  Hopefully, everything will have a home shortly because we still have to collect a few remaining things at the in-laws’ house.  But most of that is school stuff, scrapbook stuff, craft stuff, and seasonal stuff.  We still have some clothes and a few other things to collect also. 

I am looking forward to when it is all here and put away.