Coming to a close.

Yesterday was my last day in the office. It felt a little weird, but it was way easier than I thought it would be. Aaron came to have a few drinks with my co-workers and me, and then we just came home. Very exciting I know... We have a lot of packing to do today and our going away party is tonight. So a night just hanging out with my new husband is exactly what I needed.

Our apartment is starting to look a little bare. When I came home the other day Aaron had taken most of the pictures off the wall. It was sad and for some reason I felt like it wouldn't have been as hard if I was there while he was taking them down, but then I realized if it were up to me I just wouldn't do it. He has been great. While I've been trying to tie up loose ends at work he has been slaving away packing and cleaning. I think I actually ended up with the easier part of that bargain.

I need to take a picture of our latest purchase for the move. We bought car racks and car top carrier off one of the pro-deal sites that I had access to from work. We got a great deal, but the catch was it has to be sent to my office. So, the box showed up on the loading dock at work. The box with the carrier in it was literally a good foot taller than Aaron, who is 6'1". Needless to say the only way to get it home was to install it right then and there. He met me at work at 5 near the loading dock and we were going to install it "quickly", because Aaron had his last show in Ballard. Let's just that if we have to install a car top carrier again we might be sleeping in different rooms... Yikes! Looking back it was funny, but we did not think so at the time. :)

The show at Ballard Station Public House was great. Many of our dearest friends showed up to enjoy the music and say goodbye. The bar tender Toby was a Dakota boy and knew all the words to the old country songs that Aaron was playing. He loved it!  He definitely made the last night really special. He gave us all shirts. I definitely recommend that bar and the salted lavender almonds that he makes. So good. One of the best parts of the night was Bob, who works over at Bopstreet records. (best record store in the country) He closed the bar down with us that night. He must have spent $100 in the jukebox playing songs after Aaron had played. Bob loved us! It's mostly due to our awesome rendition of Johnny and June's "Jackson". Fun night. Bittersweet. Our Seattle chapter is closing.

Now time to get the house ready. Aaron's folks are gracious enough to come spend the weekend with us and help us pack up. Oh, and Aaron's mom is bringing my new camera I bought and sent to her house. (thank you Oregon for no sales tax). Hope to see everyone to night at Jabu's for one last hurrah!