Hi all!  If you have been following me for a bit you know that we just made a big move from Maryland to California.  Why?  The hubs job.  Its exciting for us in so many ways because we have family here, and the weather is fantastic.  The downside?  Moving in a pandemic.

The semi in front of our house...

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