Tuesday, December 21, 2010

here's to upcoming adventures!


my exciting news wasn't that a stork was visiting (though elaine, i'm so excited one visited your family again! congrats!!!) but that this Texas girl is moving back to my beloved home state! Husband got a job in El Paso and i'm so proud of him.

i'm sad to move away from his family and our charming city that's been home for almost a year now (and to not have thrifting dates with my girl fiancee whenever i want-- how i'll miss her and our antique shop!).

but we'll be closer to my family and that makes me happy! and since my in-laws live in Virginia, i know i'll be seeing Danielle when i come visit-- that also makes me incredibly happy!

husband starts jan. 3rd so you can imagine our casa is upside down in a sea of boxes.

we leave dec. 29th with a stop in Georgia (where his grandparent's still own property outside atlanta) around the same time my kindred soul will be at her mama's for christmas break!

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yup--- i can't wait to hug claire! i'd say "meet" but i feel like i've known her forever. I knew her family lived near atlanta but it wasn't until i was mailing her christmas gift to her Mama's house that husband saw i had spelt the name of the city wrong. While he fixed it for me, he said, "baby you know that's only 15 minutes away from the farm right?" 

why didn't i think about that!?!

Claire flies back to San Fran Dec. 30th so it's perfect we will catch each other "in passing." I will be a hot mess from driving but i don't care! she's already invited me to a home cooked southern meal at her Mama's beautiful house and i can not wait!!!

SO VERY EXCITING!!! to meet Claire and for mine and husband's new adventure back in TEXAS.


2011, you're looking beautiful already. 

34 comments:

Katyha said...

Sounds so exciting and so great to be starting this new adventure with your husband by your side. Have fun dear and I hope this Christmas is extra special for you both (I was hoping on sending you a secret card but didn't have your address). I will be MIA for a week but travel safely and see you in the new year!

Kisses
Katyha

thegirlhassparke said...

Oh my goodness Micaela - How exciting!! I have to admit I was thinking that maybe a baby was on the way. So glad that you finally get to see "Claire" - I am jealous, I would love to meet the both of you in person. Safe travels and a very merry christmas xx

danielle and dinosaur toes said...

the only thing that has been kepping me from having a complete meltdown when i think about my girl fiancee leaving me is the thought that you have to come back eventually to visit your in-laws. who else is going to talk me into all the things i want at estate specialists?!?!?

love you!

Kitty said...

Dearie,
I am so excited for you both. If you need a place to stay on the way, our home is your home. We are in Auburn, Alabama...two hours from Atlanta.
congratulations.
love love,
Kitty

Fallon said...

Yey for you, that's my home city! I was born in El Paso and moved when I was 11. I go there every year =) What a change in scenery for you guys!

CarrieMarie said...

oh! back to texas!! definitely exciting and so happy for you! : ) *HUGGGGS* congrats to the hubster, also, i must say. wooot!

Claire Kiefer said...

YAY!!!! This is so exciting on so many counts. What a year for you! Can't wait till you get settled in in El Paso and your family comes to visit and you find the best local spots . . . but first, I can't wait till next Friday! It's going to be amazing and I hope dinner at my mama's will inspire you to get out the door FIRST THING on the 29th, haha! LOOOOOOVE you. xoxo

i said someday.... said...

YAY!!! Congratulations on your wonderful news and congrats to your husband's new job!!
I bet your fam and twinkie are super excited! :)

April said...

How exciting!! I know how happy you'll be to live close to your family again!!

Texas is so big, is El Paso close to Houston?? I have literally no idea, but I'm hoping to finally make it to Houston to visit one of my best friends this summer and it'd be cool to see you, too!

Erin {pughs' news} said...

You already know how I feel about this- am thrilled for you! And that you're going to get to see Claire too is just so, so wonderful! What a great Christmas present that will be!

Hung my teacup on the tree tonight, and all my little birdcages from last year. Thought of you with a great big smile, Mrs Maxham!

xoxo 3 days till Christmas!

A'n'G Johnson said...

YAY!!!!!!!!! This is amazing!

Erin Cox said...

How exciting for you both!! Being close to family is so very very nice!! Congratulations to your hubby on the job, and how fantastic that you get to finally "meet" Claire!!!

Sounds like your new year is going to start off wonderfully!! So happy to hear it : )

hugs and happy holidays!!!

Nicole Marie said...

so exciting!!

Elaine said...

i am sooooo happy for you, gorgeous! i know that no matter where you are in this world, your love and your home will always be right beside where your husband is but second to that, texas is your beloved home.

i am so happy for you that you are finally going back to where you most desire to be at but also super happy for your "mister" that he has finally found a new avenue for his career!!!

kisses to you lovie!

Rhianne said...

Eeee, Micaela, thats so wonderful, I'm so excited for you both :)

i'll need your new address! hehe!

Lily Riani said...

wow! lucky you.

am so happy for you, have wonder christmas and a happy new year.

Emily's Moose - Karolina Kubikowska said...

This is wonderful news! It must be so exciting :)
Merry Christmas to you dear :)

<3
K

Jessica Coody said...

Mickey this is AMAZING!! Tell Chip I said "Congrats!"... it's going to be so great having you back in Texas!
And I'm SO jealous you're getting to meet Claire! What an amazing Christmas.
Also- I love El Paso. Love and I drove through during our big vacation, and something about that border town struck a chord with me. I hope you LOVE it there!
xoxo

courtney. said...

that is so exciting! i was also guessing that maybe a stork was visiting, but a move back to texas is also going to be awesome!

Marisa said...

This is such perfect news. We had been praying so hard for an opportunity and when I got your email I was just thrilled... Being closer to family... and mine *wink*

Meeting Claire sounds just wonderful. I am sure you will have the best time... xoxo

Maddy said...

congratulations!! this makes me happy because I KNOW how happy you must be! can't wait to hear all about it.

Medical Librarian said...

OMG--how wonderful!! Moving back to Texas was my first guess/hope for you when you said you had big news to share.

Congratulations to Max on the new job, and much luck and happiness with the move and getting settled.

Unknown said...

So exciting! Congratulations on going back to TX and on your husbands new job! OMG Jan 3rd is already here! keep packing girl!

BlueEyedYonder said...

Sounds like a fun trip to good ol' Georgia. You and Claire are gonna have so much fun. If you guys need a third amigo, give me a shout. I'm an Atlanta gal myself. :-)

Cassie said...

Wow! Congratulations to your hubbie on the job and good luck for your move. Glad to hear that 2011 is already shaping up to be a great one for you, you deserve it.
xx

Faiza said...

congrats maxhams on the move to texas! how fun and what a quick turnaround!

i am so happy for you and claire to get to hug in real life! how wonderful and magical and perfect all at the same time! LOVE IT!

Gracie said...

Wow! This is such exciting news!! I'm so happy for you. And it's wonderful that you get to meet Claire too! That's so awesome.

By the way I received your beautiful package and I adore the lip gloss ;) You're right, you can never have too many.

Stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas!!

Shannon said...

Yay! so happy for you guys! Good luck! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

Annie said...

how exciting!!!
best wishes for 2011!! :)

sheba said...

congrats on the new job, mr. dolce vita! :)

i'm so jealous you'll be hanging out with claire! enjoy!

AmberlyMarie. said...

awee so exciting! Texas is the place to be for sure, I really don't ever want to leave. It's way to great!

Hello Again Vintage said...

OMG that's wonderful news. Your new year is heading off to a very good start! I'm so happy for you, girl. :)

Enjoy!

Ria said...

Aw, it's so lovely that you get to hug your soulmate!!

And also so exciting that you're moving back to Texas :) I hope your move goes smoothly (they never go well, but smoothly would be good right? ;)

Sorry for taking forever and a day to write you... I have something waiting to go in the post, I'm glad I saw this before I dropped it off! I'm awaiting your add update my love xx

ps Buon Natale :D

Cynthia said...

Awe micaela I'm so happy and sad, happy that you get to be closer to your family but sad you'll be leaving our beloved Virginia i'll miss you neighbor and on one of your trips to see danielle maybe we could meet up to, I've always wanted to!

It'll be so awesome meeting Claire I just know it! the friendship you two have made has been so awesome to read about. Kindred spirits indeed :)

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