Change...a definite constant in the life of a military family. It becomes the norm every 3-4 years as you adapt to a new environment. Adjustments to a new neighborhood, city, school and church are all apart of the drill to assimilate as soon as possible. One of the biggest challenges is unpacking belongings and creatively trying to make everything fit and resemble the "homey" atmosphere you left behind just a month or two ago.
Over the years, our practical futon couches have borne the missing bolts, dents, and scratches over the past 10+ moves. They were purchased by Hubby in his bachelor days and were the perfect fit for a growning family of three young children. They were typically the first items assembled in a move and the last items to be disassmbled. They were the two items that just screamed "HOME" when we arrived somewhere new.
For the past couple of years, I have been *hinting* that I would like to replace the couches, but the timing was not right until recently. The futons themselves were losing their comfort factor and the frames had taken a toll over the years. In early October, the family headed out on a quest for new couches. We spent one Sunday afternoon visiting furniture stores. Our last stop was La-Z-Boy. We were greeted by an exceptional sales woman, Martha, who listened to our desires, factored in our budget and visited our home prior to buying our new couches.
It has been a few days since our special delivery, and I could not be happier!
The 16 year old dinosaur.
It's slightly younger sibling.
The backdrop for many family photos...the last one!
COZY!
Pillows added and curtains ordered.
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