Stop the presses people, Jen has left her beloved mountains for the big city living in Raleigh, NC.
It is true my readers, I had to break off the relationship with the Blue Ridge Mountains. We just couldn’t take it any longer as I kept cheating and driving down to Raleigh throughout this year…. it became more apparent that Raleigh, NC would be our new hometown. Mountains, I still love you though and you are only 3 hours from me, so now I can cheat on Raleigh and visit YOU!
Here is to a new journey for our family. Better job opportunity for my husband, better school system for our girls and a better environment for L and her asthma. Also a better area for green and organic living. Trader Joes is definitely all that and a cup of fresh cheeries. We have already bonded tight!
So here we are… stay tuned on this new ride as I am sure we will have plenty of tales from a county girl living in a big city with a super thick southern accent. It’s all good!
Let’s get you all started on this journey with the girls’ first day of school. My babies are growing up. L started kindergarten and M started 2nd grade. L had a bit of anxiety but with some great pep talks from mom (more coming on that) she had a wonderful first day. M said everyone kept wanting to talk to her… maybe they are just enjoying her southern accent as well 🙂
Aren’t they just the cutest, stylish girls on the planet? Of course they are!
We did unfortunately already have our first ER trip and wasn’t even here a full 2 days. My precious L got spider bit. I of course naturally freaked out but all is well again and L’s foot is back to normal. It wasn’t looking so great when it first happened.
You would have had a panic attack too… or maybe I am just a overly worried mom. Yes… that’s what it is I am sure.
Here we go on the rest of our big city journey. Now let me go charge my GPS so I can find my way back to Trader Joes! They do have more than 2 stop lights here you know 😉

Stopping by to say “hey and welcome to Raleigh”. I am a Raleigh native & blogger as well!
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Seems like the move is getting to be a success. So glad all is working out.
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Youch! That bite looks terrible. HUGS to baby girl.
I wish you all the best in your new city.
Nell
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well looks like the girls having good time at school hope they both enjoy their class and not get bored
Where are you???!! We should meet for coffee!!