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Well I'll tell you one thing - moving is not at the top of the list! Last weekend Mom, Dad, Erik, and Samuel graciously came to brave the heat and help me move, yet another time. Now I am in an apartment in Georgetown, TX, which is right in the middle of the two places I spend most of my time. It is 30 minutes from my job in Temple and 30 minutes from James, friends, excellent food, and endless live music in Austin. Two hours in the car everyday last year was just too much for me, so something had to change (I don't know how you do it Dad). I've included a few pictures of my new apartment. An old railroad track goes through the middle of the complex and we have our very own caboose :-)!
In other news, I'm home for a little while! I'll be here until Sunday. It is a little strange being the only Shook child in the house, but Ember keeps things lively by barking at anyone and everyone she sees out of the windows and Peaches and Divinity keep me company making sure to leave my clothes covered in hair :-).
Before I moved to Georgetown, I was staying with my friend Danny in his new house! To go with his new house and big backyard, he adopted a dog - Bamboo! Nothing much bothers him and he loves to sit in your lap. He reminds me of a cat the way he curls up, sleeps on his back, and leans against you when he sits on your lap.
Back to the idea of what to do in the summer heat. Even with 100 degree temperatures, I still think my favorite thing to do is spend time outside away from all the stuff we seem to accumulate. As long as you stay hydrated, you'll be in good shape. Over Memorial Day weekend Mom, Dad, Erik, Samuel, James, and I went to the Lyndon B. Johnson ranch and climbed Enchanted Rock. Left, you see a picture of us at the top! It is quite extraordinary to find this bald mountain in the middle of the tree covered hills surrounding it. There are so many beautiful state parks in Texas! I have a State Parks pass, so come visit and I'll get you in for free :-)
Love you all! Hope to see you while I'm home. Blessings,
Hannah
Yay! Your new apartment looks cute and cozy! Does it have 1 bedroom off of the living room?
ReplyDeleteAlso, really enjoy hearing about what's going on with you. Thanks for sharing! And, though I won't get to see you this time around - have fun in KS with the Family!!!
p.s. LOVE the IKEA furniture!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the pictures and hearing about what is going on with you. We are looking forward to seeing you while you are home.
ReplyDeleteI love your apartment! It's looks cozy and very home. Thanks for the email last week btw I really appreciated it. I hope to see you this week!
ReplyDeleteYup, Mary, there is a bathroom, bedroom, and walk in closet off the living room area. The door is between the bookcase and the black chair, which are in two different pictures.
ReplyDeleteAs for the furniture :-), IKEA is a lifesaver/moneysaver, as are family members! I have furniture items in my apartment from great-grandparents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and parents. The loveseat is my newest IKEA purchase!
I always like to see where everyone is living. Thanks for the pictures. Especially enjoyed seeing you at family dinner.
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