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a place to call HOME

So, I have heard it said that the sweetest time in the engagement process is often the Bride's move home pre-wedding. Well.... Mike and Dot.... here I am! My parents, who happened to be my best friends (aside from BJ), just moved into a new house in Prosper, Texas. Since I am about 5 months away from taking a new last name, we all decided that these next few months I am due for a sweet retreat in the country with the parents. I moved in about 2 weeks ago, and I must say, I could get really used to this....


Our Prosper house... set in the country compared to what we have been used to... cows in our side yard, and a GREAT front yard for games that I didn't get a picture of, Sorry!


The breakfast table....so, I am going to start eating breakfast.



The tv room where Mike, Dot and I never miss American Idol.



My apartment.... now, I do actually have a bedroom in the house, but it is "BJ and I's" bedroom. Meaning, I will sleep here and spread out upstairs and leave Dot's area spotless until the day comes when I am just a visitor!



um, yes. my summer plans.

Needless to say, I am blessed with amazing parents who are so willing to give up an empty nest to gain a daughter back for the next few months.... I love you both....

Comments

Anonymous said…
AMEN to your being blessed with wonderful, loving parents!
We are thankful Kristen is a member of your family. C&R
Mindy Rives said…
When are we going to reschedule our Prosper visit? Soon please! :)

The house looks AWESOME!!!
Anonymous said…
WHHAAAATTTT???? Karen, your PARENTS are your best friends????? I thought I was your new best friend, remember???? We looked for pots together...We picked out plants together...We planted flowers together...I THOUGHT we bonded...I AM SOOOOO CRUSHED!!!

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