Here we are, once again, making the decision to move. This isn't any move though, its our forever move. Yes, we are ready to buy some land as our place to settle down and put down some roots. For years, even before Gregg and I got married, we talked about relocating to Texas and the time has finally come. We have hit quite a few road bumps getting there, but I can not be any happier with the time right now.
Gregg and I running around Blaine, WA
tying up loose ends before we take off!
How did we decide on the perfect town? First, we thought about the town Gregg grew up in, and that is good ole Cleburne, Texas. As much as Cleburne will forever be in our hearts, we wanted to start off with something new for the both of us. So, that one got bumped from the list. Next, we did not want to be in the heart of Dallas, but close enough for a days drive because we have many friends and family that live in that area. Also, I did not want to go South or West because it would have made for a longer trip to go back home to Memphis, TN to see my family. So, what does that leave...the outskirts and East Texas.
Gregg is hiding back there tarping our open trailer.
So the Requirements Are: Easy Drive to Dallas, Lots of Trees, Small Town Living, Lots of Land, Reasonably Priced, Quick Drive to Memphis, TN....so the result, near the Longview area. Yep, that is where we are headed. We are very excited about these laid plans for us.
My car is all packed up with my visor clip set and ready to go.
Mom mailed this to me a week before we left.
It was given to me when I first started driving,
and it got lost in all the shuffle of car switches
It was FOUND...YAY!
It holds a lot of meaning to me and my family.
We will be leaving small town Blaine, WA and making the trip South in the middle of hot July. We have bought a house with 57 acres that includes a 2+ acre lake and a tiny ranch house of 1800 square feet. We will be living in this house while we clear some of the land, build up a working cattle ranch, and then build our dream home. We have made big plans, and are ready to get to work.
All packed up and ready to take off. Three cars, two trailers,
and a week worth of driving...whew.
I will post pictures and updates of how things are going while we make the move across the country, set up house, clear brush, raise animals, and build our dream home. It will be a slow process, but an exciting one. So, sit back, and enjoy our story.
****UPDATE: I was not in a place to keep this blog running, and I debated about continuing for a long time. However, I have made the decision to jump back in, and I hope y'all understand my backtracking before I move forward.****
I am really excited for you guys. It really must be thrilling knowing that this is going to be your forever move. The idea of finally putting down roots has to come with some great relief and excitement. Once you get settled in your new place, every day is going to be an adventure in that neck of the woods.
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