Moving Away and Following Dreams

When we built our dream home, our beloved farmhouse, I never imagined I'd be saying the words that we're moving away, but it's true. We are.
Sometimes unexpected dreams develop and it's time to start a new life chapter. That's where we are and we're pretty excited about it. About a year ago, Colin and I started having an interest in moving into town. We explored some options but couldn't ever find something that was the right fit for us ~ it felt like we were trying to force ourselves and our lives into something that just wasn't meant to be. So, we decided a move into town wasn't for us. After all, we LOVE our home.

Then one day, I stumbled upon some property that seemed so right. In town, covered in trees (including the remnants of an orchard), quiet, and a view to fall in love with. And I did. And then Colin did too. And just like that, our next chapter was set in motion. Our youngest son is graduating from high school in two months and soon it will be just Colin and me. Our next home will be designed to create a special new space for Colin and me in this new chapter of our lives as well as our children's college visits, their future family visits, and a happy place to entertain our friends.

We've been working with our amazing builder, Craig Powell, and are in the first stages of designing our new home with an architect. Our next step will be listing our home for sale (coming so soon, EEK!). And amid all of this, I'm in the final planning stages of The 2018 Farm Chicks Fair, which will be here the first weekend in June. It's definitely an exciting time.

I'm looking forward to sharing the process of building our new home, and this new journey, here on the blog. Stay tuned!

Comments

[Melaine]

how exciting!!! I cannot wait to see what you do!

[Jennifer]

Wow! That's shocking and sounds so natural at the same time. Congratulations on continuing to follow your dreams! Good luck!

[Sara]

Oh what an exciting time indeed!! Looking forward to the new chapter and what share with us.:)

[MaryLisa Noyes]

I’m so happy for you! Also looking forward to The Farm Chicks. It’s my favorite visit to Spokane!

[Patty Green]

What an exciting adventure! I can definitely understand the need to move on, "the next chapter", as you describe it. Congratulations to you and Colin!

Can't wait for the next episode. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! <3

[Marianne Duarte]

Life is ever changing...and that is good!. Super excited for you both! I have learned that when things are meant to be everything just falls into place. I'll be watching for updates! Love you both!❤️❤️

[Laura Mayer]

Who is your architect? Same for both houses?

[Brenda Buckingham]

Congratulations!! Change can be so exciting and I know your creativity as you plan the details of this next adventure. Enjoy the process and best wishes to you in this new and exciting chapter! ♥

[Brenda Buckingham]

Ha! This is what happens when I type late at night. It was supposed to say I know your creativity will flourish! ♥

[Aminta]

Congratulations! What an adventure to come, in so many ways.
I understand the feeling you have right now, we just sold our house suddenly and are in a transition space right now (a building we bought, turned into a lovely duplex and never anticipated moving into ourselves!) . For us we have lived in/near our little town for 12 years and have decided to move to CDA (about 200 miles north of us) to start a new adventure with two of our children in tow.
Greatest of luck to you all and blessings for the process.

[Monica Greensides]

Oh my goodness!! I’m happy for your new chapter. No doubt your new home will be just as amazing as this was. I can’t wait to see this all unfold. May God bless you in the process ❤️