Big change!

One HUGE change for us this year was our move! We loved our old house. We moved into that house, updated everything, and we were really happy that everything was done, just the way we wanted it. At the same time, though, we were on the lookout for a home with a larger space in the backyard for the kids to run around, and we were looking into pools, and I really needed a space dedicated to homeschool so that our dining table wouldn't be covered in books and a hundred other things every day. We told ourselves that if we didn't find a house with all three of those things, we wouldn't be moving.

We found the perfect fit in our new home. On hot days we're in the pool (one of the first things we did was have a pool fence put in), and on cooler days the kids run around and ride their bikes around the cul de sac. Both big kids learned to ride their bikes without training wheels after we moved. We absolutely love it here and we have great neighbors, with several friends for the kids to play with.  

Moving with kids is quite a task. I still can't believe we did it. The last time I moved it was from a tiny apartment, before kids. Here you can see Elena and Samuel getting ready to spend their first night in their new room!

Man, they loved running around the empty rooms!

The biggest update we did here was the downstairs flooring and kitchen refinishing and countertops. We also added cabinets and countertop in the back.

Before

After

I love cul-de-sacs.

And now that it's summer and it's hot, we're in the pool!

I don't know who loves the pool more . . . Jorge or the kids?

One of my favorite spaces in our new home is our schoolroom! It also serves as the playroom because it's a big space.

Moving is so stressful, but everything worked out for the best. We love our new area and the space the kids have to play, and I love that our dining table isn't a huge mess every night. It's a win for everyone!