Well, it's official. We own a home in Texas today. I thought you might like to see a picture of it. Sorry it isn't the best view...I was taking pictures to remind me what it looks like, not for "showing" it off. I'll send more pictures when we get there!
In the meantime, I am having a blog giveaway. In the process of choosing movers, I had three people come and give me a visual estimate of the amount of pounds I have to move. Their estimates varied widely, anywhere from 8,000-16,000 pounds. Based on the pictures you see here, take a guess. Note, that I have been told that while I live in a 2-bed apartment, I have stuff for a 4-bedroom home. What can I say? It's in the gene pool to "collect." On Tuesday, we will be given the final tally on the "pounds." In order to be a contestant on my blog giveaway, you will have to send me a comment on this post with a "pound estimate." If your guess is the closest, you will be receiving a 10$ gift card to my favorite store...that's right, Target. Enjoy guessing. And remember, you can only win if you play the game.
NOTE: The picture above used to be a 7 foot long x 4 foot wide hallway!
If the picture of my living room scares you a bit, just remember that the rest of the house is just as scary looking.
If it helps you in your guesswork, you can also consider my inventory of the big items:
piano
computer armoire
queen bed
3 large bookcases
5 small bookcases
daybed
crib
cradle
2 large dressers
8 scrapbook carts (full of paper!)
sofa
love seat
coffee table
3 trunks
2 buffets
1 dining table
6 chairs
1 secretary desk
2 executive desks
2 wide filing cabinets
etc...but this is the list of the big items!
Also, I have packed just over 150 boxes of various sizes.
Note: Since the movers are coming next Tuesday, I will not have my computer until probably the following week. The winner will be announced then! Happy guessing.
24 comments:
Hey Lauren!
I have NO IDEA what to guess on how many pounds! But I also did not have any idea you were moving either.....where are you moving to? When are you leaving? Did Steven get a job in Texas then? Exciting! What other news have I missed out on??? I only get info from your blog....I'm really out of touch! How old is Kayla now? Write me !
Kesseli
love LOVE the house. And look at that yard! We are so excited for you. Um....my guess is 13,500 lbs. I have to admit that I'm envious that you get to have "movers". How nice! I think the worst part about moving (besides the cleaning) is loading up. Good luck with everything. We can't wait to hear about life in Texas.
Love your house! It is super cute. It will hold all your cute stuff so nicely. You may even need to get some more stuff! So, I gues 12,600 lbs of goodness. We will miss you A LOT. But spring '08 sounds great to me! That will give you time to check out all the shopping beforehand!
What a CUTE house! I love it. Knowing that's what you're moving to makes it a little easier to see you go.... but I still wish you weren't! Oh my goodness I don't know what we're going to do without you.
I was laughing when I read that they told you that you have the stuff for a 4 bedroom :) I can believe it, I still have no idea how you fit everything so well into your apartment - you are amazing!! I can't wait to see what you do with your new place, I definitely want to see some more pictures :)
My guess is 12, 300 lbs. And I think that I might be under ;) We just might have to come check out your guest bedroom one of these days.... :D This comment is as big as a post! hahaha
12,856...final answer. I really really love your house. It's not what I pictured a Texas house to look like. It's beautiful and the yard is so green. How exciting. Now I can't wait to visit. I had to laugh at the pictures. It's so funny that all the boxes fill up your house. Makes ya wonder where you put everything!!
I thought Texas was supposed to be full of tumbleweeds, cowboys, and other stuff!?? You're home is awesome! You'll do a perfect job decorating it. From the sounds of it, you've already got all of the furniture that you'll need. I'm guessing 13,800. That sounds like soooo much! A piano? Where was that in your apt? You are definitely the Houdini of decorating!
cathy
well i won't guess the lbs of you stuff, but i will aknowledge the fact that you have SO SO much stuff, are you sure your new house is big enough? i'm sure you are VERY organized. Good luck in TX
....JENY
Congratulations! I'm sad I didn't get to visit you in San Fran but Texas will be just as fun.
Good luck with everything and all that 15,432 lbs of stuff
So Jealous! Movers!!! How about unpackers? We could still use a few of those.
The house is gorgeous. So is your front lawn. Congratualtions on it all!
No idea about the poundage. I'd be interested to know how much of it is scrapbooking weight though. ;0)
Wow, nice house! Too bad you left KPMG....just as we begin our adventure with them. Hope the move went well!
You continue to amaze me Lauren. I love your recipe book and can’t believe you had the time to put that together in the midst of packing all 13,999 lbs. of boxes and beautiful furniture. We are so excited for you guys but we are going to miss you so much!
Wow! that's a lot of stufff! I think My guess is going to be 12,300.
ps. Love the house. It has great curb appeal!
Good Job!
I am guessing 14,500 lbs. I know how many books you have and small boxes with books are deceiving. Sorry we didn't get a chance to call and wish you a happy birthday today, but we will be sure to call tomorrow!
Doug
Lauren I am just barely checking your blog early Tuesday morning- I promise that the movers haven't come yet, so I am going to guess 1400 pounds. :) I love your house, it is so cute! I can't wait to come visit you someday and see it in person!! We are going to miss you so much!!
Sorry, I just re-read my comment, I meant 14,000 pounds- I just forgot the last zero. Yeah, 1400 would be way under!!! ;) I was just re-reading through the comments and am amazed that you got Kelley to comment! I've never seen that, so way to go! :)
okay i know you live for comments so here's my first ever. i like your house and i think the weight is....14000. now is this price is right style or just whoever is closest?
wait someone already guessed 14,000 so im going with 13,190
This is Keith guess 15,200.
12,599 pounds of moving goodness!!
I suck rocks at guessing. But I'm going to say 16,500 lbs. Your new house looks uber cute and I can't wait to see more pictures of it.
17,101 lbs it is for sure!!! Wow, what a mess but your home is lovely. Bring Ella to visit me soon, A. Chel
Wow you guys know how to fill a house. The funny thing is when you get something bigger you always tend to collect even more stuff. So I can amagine what it may look like if you move again in a couple of years. My guess is 13,650 pounds. The house looks so awsome. We are very happy for you.
Hi Lauren, I hope you are enjoying unpacking - it's my favorite part of moving (organizing and finding places!) Anyway, I have your name for Erica's swap and I wanted to let you know that I mailed you package to you yesterday. You should get it sometime early next week. I hope you enjoy!
Debbi
So did you move to Texas and give up blogging or what? I am dying to know how it is, if you are enjoying it etc. DId you get my email about how close you live to my cousin and his family? 6 minutes away.
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