My feet hurt, my legs hurt, my back hurts and my arms hurt…but we’re moved. I’d say we’re about half unpacked and I must admit, I felt a a little bit of normalcy creep back into our lives when the cable guy showed up and connected us to the outside world with television and internet service. Nope, I didn’t enjoy being unplugged for three days.
During the move, routine was out of the question, this past week reintroduced us to the fast food circuit. Lunches have consisted of Wendy’s burgers, McDonald’s Filet-0-Fish, Rubio’s Fish Tacos, Chick-Fil-A nuggets and a deli sandwich here and there. Feeling sorry for myself after a day of hard labor even found McDonald’s french fries in my hand…OMG they tasted so good. My friend Cauleen saved our dinner lives by catering in homemade meatloaf and chicken pot pie. Bless her heart for much needed comfort food home cooked meals.
I’m pleased to say the new kitchen has opened for business and cleaner eating is in our future. A simple breakfast sandwich made of toasted Rudi’s Organic Bakery whole grain bread, smashed avocado, home-grown tomatoes, bacon and over easy egg has never tasted better. And yes, I’m eating it with an antique infant’s silver fork. I’m sure our flatware will show up soon.
And nothing makes you feel more welcome than your neighbor delivering homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. I don’t even like cookies but these things are incredible. I must get her recipe. They’re the best I’ve ever tasted.
Even though we feel like squatters in our new living room, did I mention that I love the new place? LOVE it. Right now all we have is a couple of camp chairs to sit on, a pile of unpacked boxes and barstools that were too tall for the new counter. And I must say, I’m smitten with the new rug we picked out for the new couch. Coming soon: pictures that include furniture.
Open Face Breakfast Sandwich with Mashed Avocado…It’s what’s for Breakfast.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
August 31, 2014 at 5:23 pmThat tiny fork is so funny!! I can’t wait to see more pictures of the place!
Velva says
August 31, 2014 at 6:23 pmWelcome to your new home!!! Life will return to normal everyday soon and you will be rocking in your new kitchen.
Velva
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
September 1, 2014 at 4:15 amSo glad you’re in and beginning to unpack. Living without the internet is rough. We love sandwiches for breakfast and yours sounds fantastic with the avocado on toast.
Sam
adam j. holland says
September 1, 2014 at 3:04 pmI was wondering about that small fork. LOL! — The photo of your set-up sort of reminds me of my first bachelor pad, minus the rug. The photo of your sandwich reminds me of how delicious your posts always look. 🙂
Nancy says
September 1, 2014 at 3:14 pmSandwich looks great! Glad the move went well…now the fun begins!
Susan says
September 1, 2014 at 3:37 pmAt least you had a fork – even if was a teeny one 🙂 What a wonderful breakfast sandwich and avocado makes any sandwich so much better. Glad everything is going well and most of all that you are happy!
Karen Harris says
September 1, 2014 at 4:44 pmOh how funny! At least you have a fork! This kind of reminds me of that coffee commercial where the couple is drinking their coffee out of a sugar bowl. LOL! Been there, done that. Your new home looks beautiful.
Larry says
September 1, 2014 at 4:59 pmGlad the moving is moving along. That looks like my kind of breakfast and I know it was delicious.
Debra says
September 1, 2014 at 5:01 pmMoving is so exhausting. Glad you made it. Love the smashwich!
Holly says
September 1, 2014 at 5:45 pmI didn’t realize the move was so soon; that is a lot of work and a great feeling to get settled into a new place. Here’s to many good meals and happy times in your new home! Looks like you are off to a great start.
Vickie says
September 1, 2014 at 7:12 pmHow fun to share the excitement of a new place!! The rug is fabulous. Can’t wait to see more.
Robyn says
September 2, 2014 at 10:02 amWe are about to be in the same boat as we have to pack up half of our house and put it in storage for a major renovation. I feel your pain! Can’t wait to see new photos of the couch! This post made me hungry 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
September 2, 2014 at 11:19 amTest Comment
Rocky Mountain Woman says
September 2, 2014 at 2:44 pmLove the wall color! This sandwich looks amazing (I think it would make a great lunch!) The hard part is over and now you get to put things where you want them and organize your kitchen! I love that kind of thing. I’ll be right over, put on the coffee pot!!!
Lea Ann Brown says
September 4, 2014 at 6:09 amCoffee is on! 🙂 Yes RMW, we’re at the tinker stage now.
Erica says
September 2, 2014 at 4:17 pmThat sandwich looks delicious! Good luck with the new house!
Lea Ann Brown says
September 4, 2014 at 6:08 amThanks Erica.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
September 4, 2014 at 8:12 amLea Ann, I dread ever moving again! You must be exhausted. Looks like you’re getting things together a lot more quickly than *I* would! That sandwich looks like something I need to eat sometime today.
Lea Ann Brown says
September 7, 2014 at 9:28 amI’m saying that same thing right now. I’m never moving again! And if I do, I’m hiring packers and unpackers. sheesh. 🙂
Amira says
September 5, 2014 at 6:32 pmSimple and lovely sandwich .. you always inspire me :)… Congrats on your new home.. Did you move out of Highlands Ranch?
Lea Ann Brown says
September 7, 2014 at 9:24 amWe’re still “on the ranch” Amira. We just moved three miles to the east of where we used to live … and closer to Whole Foods. 🙂
Julie says
September 6, 2014 at 9:20 amGrowing in the North East, we never ate Avocados. This look delicious, and I can’t wait to try it.
Lea Ann Brown says
September 16, 2014 at 7:25 amThanks Julie!
Chris says
September 10, 2014 at 8:34 pmCongrats on getting assimilated in the new home. That sandwich looks absolutely perfect. It has everything a sandwich could ever need.
Lea Ann Brown says
September 11, 2014 at 8:03 amexcept oozy-gooey melted cheese?