Tackling the Turkey

The good news is thanksgiving is drawing close which means two things good food and finally getting to see Ed's parents (aka my fur babies!!). Since thanksgiving is at my house this year I figured this means the "good food" falls on me, where's Grandma McMillin or Mema Sutton when you need 'em? So far I'm thinking being as though this will be the largest meal I've ever done on my own to date, I'm ordering a turkey. Go ahead and judge me but I figure two things, 1. I know I can handle all the sides hands down and 2. Earl's BBQ has a pretty yummy turkey. So here goes my game plan so far;

How could this not taste good?

Not up for discusion 

-Turkey (to be ordered)

-Macaroni and Cheese

-Stuffing/ Corn Bread Dressing?

-Yummy Rolls

-Sweet Potato pie?

-Au Gratin Potato Casserole 

Still up in the air

-Mash potatoes

-Green Beans

-Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

-Oven roasted Asparagus

Taking a Breath

Finally a chance to take a breath! Ed and I have been going a hundred miles an hour these last few weeks and I thought I'd update everyone of recent happenings. First off we've moved into our new house which still blows my mind every morning I wake up because it seemed like it was never actually going to happen. We've unpacked and gotten rid of 80% of the cardboard boxes, yet those last twenty percent are really giving me a run for my money! I hope to have some interior photos up soon although with our life being so crazy I'm still working on finding everything a place.

  

Since the move we had some of our favorites in town and words can not describe how much fun we had as well as how badly we needed to see some familiar faces. To be honest I can't remember the last time I laughed so far for so long. Old friends couldn't of come at a better time, while we can hardly wait till we get to see our families for the holidays. Oh and speaking of holidays, this will be our first thanksgiving dinner in our house which means I got to order the turkey!

  

For the visual readers, here's a few shots from the past week with our friends in town :)

 

At the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 

with the End of the Trail by James Earle Fraser. 

It was for sale... did I mention christmas is coming up soon? Hint hint

And my excitement for all things amazing at the museum was muffled as I got in trouble for taking photographs. Annnnnnnd if the museum is reading this... sorry. haha

Oklahoma state capital with the Greene's! 

Kevin and I were behind the cameras for the record, haha.

We ate very well this weekend as the foodie in me is disappointed we didn't take more pictures at the restaurants. Everything at Cattlemen's was amazing and surprisingly well priced, can't wait to take Eddie's parents when they come for Thanksgiving!

 

Eddie and I at Cattlemen's on the left, 

and Kevin and Hayley trying "Lamb Fries" on the right.

Last but not least we made it to a Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game, 

we had quite an amazing night. 

Sorry if I got carried away with the exclamations, everything was kind of exciting. haha

Sneak Peek!

The final count down is on, next week this time we will be homeowners (again)! With so much happening and changing everyday I thought I'd just tease with a (before and after) sneak peek of the guest bath.

Riverwind Casino Night

With all the recent moving craziness Ed and I decided we needed a mini vacation, and what better than an over night trip to Norman at the Riverwind Casino. I had been a few weeks ago with a new girl friend and decided it was something Eddie just had to experience. I'm kind of mad because I really meant to get more photos but we had a great time and was really a mid-week kick start we needed.  

The front of the casino, really makes me want to go to Las Vegas ASAP.

I did not know if I was supposed to take photos inside the casino, but this was MY machine. 

I had three tornados, and I was short from that fourth tornado (would of come down on the left) from a lot more dinero! Hind sight it was kind of odd I found the few tornado themed machines which had wind swept cows, barns being blown away as well as RV's. Can't wait to take visitors, we had a blast!

Interior Progress part deux

Since I've been slack with the blog and the last post was so popular, 

I decided to add a few more pictures from the other day. 

It's to be fairly rainy the next few days so were hoping the 

interior/exterior will be painted by the end of next week.

Hall built-in

Doors!

Closet so far; framed for mirror insert

Interior Progress

Twenty one days to go and our house is starting to look livable! Cabinets and trim are built and to be stained sometime this week. We hope to get a chance to go by in the next couple of days to check on the progress. I didn't take these to put up on the blog so i apologize for the lack of quality. Oh yeah and keep us in your prayers this all comes together in exactly three weeks from today!!

Entry from garage/ laundry room. Oven insert 

and fridge on the right side.

Rest of the kitchen including 

pantry doors, sink, and dishwasher.

Another view of the kitchen, facing the living room. 

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Master bath, tile work pre-cabinetry.

View of bathroom cabinets and walk-in closet. 

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AND of course what all you are really interested in, 

the guest bath. It's gonna be gorge! 

Antique Décor for $9

While were waiting ever so patiently for our house to get finished, I've been collecting furniture and decor items along the way. Thought I'd share a most recent find that involves both historical framed drawings and paying next to nothing for them!

Old drawing book I found a few months ago in a used book store on the clearance section, always thinking how I can use things and planning ahead.

You really can't beat $3 for a book from 1950!

Question: Whats better than a simple frame that has oodles of potential?

Answer: A simple frame with multiple clearance stickers from Target! You know its a must buy when you have to do a double take at the price.

Finished product all for $8.96,

Crazy savings when you think about comparable similar finds I found online starting around $40 for one! ... I am not known for my math but I'm figuring if I found these in a store I'd personally be willing to pay around twenty apiece and I've found some decent comparable framed art online for forty apiece so savings are between 78-89% off!

Crystal Bridge Conservatory

Hello all! Hope everyone's enjoying the long holiday weekend as I thought I'd share our recent trip to the Myriad Botanical Gardens's Crystal Bridge Conservatory. The conservatory was beautiful as the photos do not nearly do justice, thus everyone must come visit! Our calendar is starting to fill up with planned guest, so book your trip to visit soon! :) 

haha, Don't let Ed fool you. He enjoyed it

...told you so.

Ed + Easter Island statue = Love

If you Build it...

Beginning week three and so far so good! We're getting really into the flow of our new surroundings and I can brag I haven't gotten terribly lost this past week (haven't been "exploring" neither, haha). Founds some new fabulous restaurants and new friends, now just to get in the new house already! Patience is a virtue, and boy am I practicing.

Speaking of new house-- Who knew a house would have so many options, like colors and designs for interior doors?! We've nailed down many of the major details as the minor ones are all thats left. Since not too much is happening with the house in the past few weeks I'd provide some eye candy for whats to come.

If you build it, they will come :)

Few lighting options, we're trying our best to stay 

within budget the rest of the build but jeeze...

Backsplash tile design (top) and color (bottom), tile has 

been by far the hardest to pick out because the 

samples are tiny and it's going EVERYWHERE! 

Clipping Along

Hello all! Sorry for the space again between post but as you can image we've been kept quite busy! I can't say I hate being busy but it sure makes the time go quick, as well as easier transition for the big move and missing all of our friends and family back home. We miss everyone very much and are trying to make sure we keep in touch as much as possible, which is turning out to be much harder than I remember. Any who we appreciate everyones phone calls, prayers, and even snail mail! Today was Ed's thirtieth birthday and we had an amazing day together. I just wanted to personally thank everyone for wishing him a happy birthday through facebook, text, and phone calls. You guys are all amazing and just one reason why we miss you all so much! :)

So much is changing weekly (I've only been here almost three weeks) as were fully moved in to our studio apartment and really starting to get into a routine. Work is really going well for both of us. Ed's getting into his new job and as far as I can tell he's loving it! My new hospital has welcomed me with open arms and I'm loving the girls I get to work with (shout out to Cassie to makes every day a good time!).

The house is really clipping along as we've passed numerous inspections as our brick arrived late last week and should hopefully be done sometime this week or early next. I hope to post more pictures soon, as of right now it looks about the same. We've decided on the upgrades we did and didn't want as well as picked out our appliances, tile, flooring, ect. It all just gets us that much more excited to see it completed, fingers crossed it all looks good together! Not really... but really! haha

Thanks again for everyone love and support, 
our friends and family are the best!
-Heather & Eddie

Last week SC, first week OK

I can hardly believe were now into August already! Been running myself crazy in every direction and have been neglecting the blog, whoops. I thought I'd follow up with a quick run-down of the last two weeks as two weeks ago tomorrow I was spending my last night in Greenville!

Spent saturday selling the VW Beetle (sad face!) and traveling down for a quick beach trip with the family. Left my furry babies Behr and Madison with Eddie's parents as the black car was off to Oklahoma. Not to mention Grandma McMillin had major back surgery and is doing amazing, Grandma your in my prayers!

After a quick trip to the beach I finally flew out to Oklahoma, and met Ed as well as our progressing new house! As of last friday we have a roof and bath tubs! Who knew the little things in life could be so exciting. We've been in meetings with the builder and have made many decisions, although we still have so many more to go. To say the least I'm kinda obsessed right now with various types of tile, hardwood floors, and paint colors. 

Started work already, settled into the apartment, and beginning to learn my way around our area so to celebrate we took an over night trip to Texas. We've gotten Texas Rangers tickets thanks to Michelin and we were able to meet up with Ed's co-worker Chalie and her boyfriend and had a blast (Rangers won in  extra innings!) The photo on the right was taken just on the Oklahoma side of the Texas border at a "scenic turnout", picture really doesn't do it justice because you could see for miles and miles.

Miss everyone bunches and can't wait for everyone to come visit,

-Heather & Eddie

Weekend Update

I'm spending some last minute time with the family on vacation which has turned out very bittersweet. It's almost not fair the same day they take me to the airport to say goodbye I get to see Eddie on the other side and the Olympics begin (three of my favorite things)! Now that you all know whats happened I can focus on the future and whats in the now.

Here's our house as of friday afternoon, it's so exciting and so crazy it's really happening. Eddie's doing amazing in Oklahoma and I couldn't be more proud of him for everything he's done. As I spend a few last days with my family, Eddie's heading to Minnesota for a meeting tomorrow so be sure to keep his safe travel in your prayers.

Addressing Addresses

Origionally I posted what I thought was Eddie's post office box, which we now have learned it was not. Thanks for those who tried to send Eddie some love and recieved it back in the mail! While we work out the P.O. box confusion here is Ed's apartment address:

1920 E. 2nd Street, apt. 2115

Edmond, Oklahoma 73034

And for those who want to come visit us as soon as possible our new house address starting sometime October will be:

16320 Iron Fire Court

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hello Goodbye July

Oh the irony of my July calendar! Really coming down to the finish line of our time in Greenville, as this time next week our life should be all packed up and in the moving vans. Now that I think about it I've been writing everything down when I really don't even look to it as reference, but know how everything's planned out memorized in my head. I'm fairly sure July just started but in my book, it just about over.

For those that are curious (and can't read the calendar which is really is a mess), Ed comes home this weekend and leaves just in time to miss the movers (coincidence? I think not). The movers come Monday and Tuesday, and then finally fly to Oklahoma City the twenty seventh. 


I'm pretty sure I can only talk/type in run-on sentences because that is just how my mind works right now! Since I'm online maybe I should do some retail therapy... 

Getting There

All the pieces are starting to come together. Nathan and I have become good phone-friends and to date he's my most favorite relo person in the whole wide world. Oh, yes you ask- "Who is this Nathan character?", well Nathan is from our relocation company that assist us with organizing the move. My new relo friend moves as fast (if not faster) than I do when it comes to decisions about the move, no non-sense. With-in the last week we hired and fired the first moving company as well as hired a second company which as since been to our house to access our stuff and how much it's going to take to move us. We've set a date for the move as well as options for moving the car, as well as how our dogs will travel-- all in a few phone calls. The best part is Ed's really hasn't had to be involved, which is not only what he prefers but makes things go much quicker.

 

The house is finally starting to become a reality, as today Eddie choose the brick. Believe it or not Eddie met the builders designer today and after only sending me a few pictures he picked out the exterior of our home. I have to admit it was hard to just sit by, but I'm really happy with what he choose in the end and so glad he's as excited as I am to see it all come together!