What a week!

It was exactly one week ago tonight that we had a little surprise that really shook things up for us. So the final story is that a 6 inch sprinkler pipe burst on the ninth floor (our floor) and flooded it and all the floors below it. Turning off the water was not a problem, but the 20 stories of water above the break all drained onto the floors below as well. The entire building was evacuated and it was 48 hours before we could go back in and assess the damage. Unfortunately the damage in our apartment was bad enough that we would likely be unable to move back in for several months, so we had to look for alternate living quarters. We have become really comfortable in this building and didn't want to leave it. We also really enjoy being right by the Commons and Chinatown. After a week in a hotel we were more than ready to find a place to live. With a little bit of luck (and some begging) we were able to acquire another apartment in the building on the nineteenth floor. We are very fortunate because there were hundreds of people affected by the flooding. The only negative was a significant reduction in square footage. Suffice it to say we moved from a 3 to 1 bedroom apartment. Here you can see the living room after moving.....sure there is plenty of room.

We had to do a little downsizing. Here are the hangers left after we donated our clothing. It really is amazing how much stuff one can accumulate over the years.

If I had to choose one picture to sum up the experience of the last week,this would be it. Trying to sneak a little rest while moving....

Kenzie was a great assistant. Here she is helping Jennifer.

Hey there! No sleeping on the job Kenzie!

While our new apartment is smaller, it does have some great features. I like the hardwood floors and the granite counter tops. What I like most of all is the view....

Not too shabby.....

Through all of this Kenzie has been our moral support. She still loves to smile and laugh.

Drumroll please.... here is the result of two days of very hard work. Yes this is the same living room. We still have some more organizing to do but we now have a comfortable place to call home. And we are very thankful!

Jen and I have moved six times since we've been married. SIX! I think we have one more move left in us and we may just be settling down for the rest of our lives. 

I can't believe that I am even typing this. We are forecast to receive another 20 inches of snow between Tuesday and Wednesday. This has been an incredible winter season by all accounts. I believe that after this storm we will have already recorded a top 10 snow season in Boston history and it's only February!

Well I will look forward to kicking back with a cup of coffee and watching the snow fall over that beautiful landscape out the window. Here is one last picture of Kenzie enjoying her new home. Here's to a great (and uneventful) week!

Ashley