Wallace is a neat town, and we have been spending a fair amount of time up there as we try and get our new house all furnished. It has honestly been a lot of fun. So far we have gotten most of the necessities in place (couches, beds, etc.) and are starting to turn our attention now toward a more personalized feel. We have commissioned some custom art pieces, and Rachel and I have both discovered the joy of "antiquing" as a pastime. It may take a while, but I think the end product is going to be really neat. The idea is that when you step into the house it should feel, in a way, like you are stepping out of the real world and traveling back in time. It is intentionally not a house that is conducive to daily living, but is more a place of gathering and relaxation. It is warm and cozy and nice, and I think it fits our family well.
Also, each time we go to Wallace we seem to discover a new little gem about the place. Two weeks ago was the rededication of the town as the "Center of the Universe," and last week we found a beautiful little trail to hike that is just a mile from our house. We have met our neighbors on both sides- one, a family with young kids that lives there full time, and the other, a young couple from Montana who use it as a winter vacation property for skiing. We have also found some favorite places to frequent and are becoming familiar with some of the shop owners- namely, the girl at the ice cream parlor, the person who runs the art gallery and does pottery classes on Sundays, the guy at the gem shop who insists on giving free things to our kids even when we tell him not to, and the barista at the café with a particularly good taste for literature.
As far as our day-to-day, life is good. Our kids are still doing all their things. School goes well. Rach and I are both working fulfilling careers. I had study club this last weekend which is always fun and motivating. Rachel and Addy will be running a 5k this weekend. We saw some plays and watched some football. I like where we are at, as a family.
Have a good week!
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The gentleman on the stage has given himself the title "Prime Minister." He reread the Center of the Universe Proclaimation amid pomp and circumstance. Wallace is a great quirky little town!
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| These last two are from the Center of the Universe festival in Wallace |
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| The beginnings of the Rec Room |
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| Main room is getting close to being done. Still some decorative touches to be made. |
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| Bedrooms are still pretty sparse, but everyone now has their own bed to sleep on. Also, a shoutout goes out to these two girls who helped me all morning to assemble three queens, a twin, and the bunk bed in the photo. That was a busy morning! |
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| The next several photos are from a little walk/hike we went on last weekend. The leaves are starting to change color and the air was cool enough to be comfortable. It's a good season. |
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| Photographing the photographer |
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| Jackson went with friends to see the Broadway tour of Hairspray |
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| Rach and I went and saw Admissions- a play that says all the things you aren't supposed to say out loud and leads to some interesting conversation. |
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