The Intruders

Shhh...they're here.

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The Intruders

This past week has been marked by would-be Renters traipsing through Anner's apartment of 10 years, looking it over up-and-down, and then sitting on her couch filling out applications...occassionally asking for a glass of water or a copy of the yellow pages. Anner calls them: The Intruders. Like seeing an ex with a new girl when you're not quite over it, Anner loathes these people. She made good efforts to make herself scarce when they visit but it doesn't always work. On the first visit by an Intruder, she planned to be at the neighbor's house eating brunch. Just as she buttered her scone and was about to put a dab of homemade jelly on it there was a knock at the door. It was a way-ward Intruder who didn't know where the apartment was. She had to be a grown up, shake their hand, tell them how great the landlords are....she didn't look them in the eye. Anner is not so happy about having to leave her apartment, but in the end it's a small price to pay (we hope) to be with her Honey.

This week about 70% of Anner's apartment has been sold, given away or packed. There's still some to go. Aaron was in Chicago for a much needed vacation with his pa. He got to go to see the Cubbies at Wriggly Field and had a great time. Anner had the neighbor kids over for one last "Camp Anner" at the old place. So far everything is progressing nicely. The office is slowly being overcome with boxes full of stuff Anner can't bear to part with. In one week, we'll be watching the mover pack up the truck and heading north.

Sunday is "pick up the dress day". We all have our fingers crossed it's perfect. We're also going to check out the floors which are completed and see the landscaping. We're very excited!! Then it's back to the apartment to continue packing.

Stay tuned for notes about the actual move and making the new house a home! Then it's on to figuring out the specifics of Wedding Weekend. Exciting times!