The Big Move

Making the move from Ohio to Maryland was a big job. It's amazing how much stuff (read: crap) two people can accumulate in one year. We packed up just over a month ago, spent two weeks in Michigan with our families, and headed out to the big city.




We accepted a position as house parents for a sorority, and we couldn't be happier. It's a little extra work, but well worth it. Our first week was spent in the living room of the sorority house because our apartment wasn't ready. We slept on an air mattress, and somehow, we survived. Erica also started her new job at a nearby university that same week. To say that it was a bit hectic would be an understatement.



It took us roughly a week to get our apartment semi-livable. At long last, our apartment has some semblance of order... and it couldn't have come soon enough. Not having simple necessities and a routine can be quite jarring.

It is also the first time in our lives that we've had to make joint purchases. Our first was our bed, then came a lot of furniture. Let's just say that we have varying opinions of decorating. Admittedly, I'm only one step above frat house decor, while Erica's is quite a bit more refined. As with anything, compromising proved to be key.

So here are the pictures of our apartment 90% finished. In the past two weeks, I have assembled more furniture than an IKEA employee. When I lay down to sleep at night, I have pictures of cam bolts and screws dancing in my head. Thank goodness that is over.













We have lots of other photos coming soon of the outside and inside of the sorority house; it's incredibly elegant and beautiful. We feel very blessed and fortunate to be living this experience!