Well we're moving on up

View from back porch

Well - we're officially moved in!  And literally - we've moved up.  Our house sits high on a hill with a gorgeous view of a conservation easement (aka - no one can build behind us).  It's going to be beautiful this fall when all the leaves change colors.

Professionally made cat fort.

Last week I spent a majority of time staying at my rental house with Little Bear - to keep him out of the way of the movers in Hays and Manhattan and to keep him from going crazy with the stress.  I did learn very quickly that he's a very brave and adaptable cat, but does have a fear of ceiling fans.  Luckily, the ones at the new house don't bother him as much as the one's at my rental.  Of course I did what every good cat-mom would do, and built him a fort to block him from having to look at the mean, scary ceiling fan.

Piano re-assembly

As of Thursday, we now have everything moved in to the new house.  All of my mom's stress about getting her piano to fit is now gone.  It took 6 guys to get it in her music room, but it was the first thing off the truck and fit right through the doorway :)

Moving Day

After 11 hours of moving furniture and boxes, the movers finally left and the unpacking began. Successes of the past couple days?  The kitchen, master bedroom, my bedroom, and my bathroom are all officially unpacked and organized.  My mom's best friend came up for the week and helped her get everything done, which was amazing.  What I consider another success?  Little Bear went upstairs for the first time on his own last night.  His favorite spot at the new house is hiding under my bed - unless it's 4:00 in the morning and then he seems to be very curious and desperately wants out of my bedroom :)

Now because this blog is supposed to be about vet school I'll briefly update you on things in the animal world (besides Little Bear).  I met with financial aid today and learned all about student loans.  I also am meeting with K-State's financial planner tomorrow, which makes me feel very grown up.  Scariest part of starting vet school?  Everything.  Even more scary than that?  Being in debt up to my ears when I graduate.  Each credit hour is approximately $500.  First semester I am enrolled in 19 credit hours.  You do the math :)  Then add on $800 in books, $500 in campus fees, and $500 in computer and technology fees (all of these I pay EACH semester) and you can see it adds up very quickly.  Despite all of that, I'm still so so excited for classes to start and to get in the school routine again.

Lastly, quick shout out to my sister and her husband - today is their first wedding anniversary!  Lucky for them, Brandon has to work today in Manhattan and so they get to spend it with ME :)