A little over 8 years ago, on June 22nd, we closed on our house– our very first house.
We were excited twenty-four year olds. So excited, in fact, that I immediately got to work painting my office (an awful color) and the kitchen (also an awful color) before we moved in.
While this house has given us our fair share of headaches, like most homeowners undergo, it’ll always hold a special place in our lives because we experienced so many wonderful, and some not-so-wonderful, life moments while living here.
We got engaged while living in this house.
We got married.
Brad worked toward and earned his Masters degree.
We experienced my first pregnancy.
We brought our healthy baby boy home from the hospital to this house.
We endured career setbacks.
We experienced career advancements.
We sailed through 6 years of marriage.
We navigated the first two and a half years of parenting (a human) while living in this house.
And this house is the major reason why I started the blog 6 years ago.
Our plan was always to live here 5-10 years because we knew we’d ultimately outgrow its 1600 square feet. And we have.
We sold the house.
I’ll go ahead and knock out all the cliches.
It’s bittersweet. All good things must come to an end. Onward and upward!
Thanks for coming along for the ride these past six and half years.
I’ll share our next step on Friday.
Leigh Anne says
It really is bittersweet! Can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
It is! We’ll miss that house.
Brooke says
Congrats!!! Excited for you!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, lady!
Sarah says
Congrats! How exciting for y’all! Looking forward to seeing what is in store for the next Two Twenty One home
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Sarah!
Jennifer says
My husband and I sold our first house (his before he met me) six years ago and moved into our first house that we bought together. We upgraded to a house that we wanted both of our boys to have a place where they could bring friends over and have plenty of space for hanging out, both inside and out. I don’t miss our first house — it was on a busy main road — but I had the same bittersweet feelings about all of those firsts there. You’ll make even more firsts at the next one. We had our second child in this house and both of my boys have grown up so much here!
Congrats on this next phase!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Yeah, that house will always be special to us. But, like you, we couldn’t all fit there forever. Hah! 🙂
Liz says
How exciting! Congrats to you and your family! I can’t wait to read whats next!!!! 🙂
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Liz!
june says
How exciting…oh young and in love is so amazing! You have a beautiful family.
I have enjoyed your blog for several months. Looking forward to seeing what is next for all of you.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks so much, June!
Dorinda Selke says
Chelsea that’s such fabulous news! So excited for you and your family. Can’t wait till Friday to hear more!!! Hugs, Dorinda
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Dorinda! 🙂
Karen @ The DIY Bungalow says
So exciting! Congrats!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Karen!
Beth says
Congratulations Chelsea! Can’t wait to see where you will land, hopefully still here in the Hoosier State! (fellow hoosier here-Greenfield:))
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Beth! Yep, still sticking around Indy! 🙂
shannon says
Aaah this post was such a sweet 40,000 foot view of your last eight years! Congrats on all these accomplishments and on your next step – looking forward to the update on Friday!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Aww, thanks, Shannon! I’m glad you liked it!
Denise says
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the new place!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Denise!
Valerie says
Congratulations! You will have many more chapters in your lives and you’ll have different memories in each one of them. We purchased our 1st house after we got married in our mid twenties, got a dog, had 2 children born in a barely 1200 sq ft. house. We moved up to a 2300 sq ft house and thought that was huge. Now we are in our 3rd house at 3555 sq ft. Our kids are teenagers now and we are looking forward to 5 more years in our house and then our youngest will be off to college. Then we will downsize to a 1 story but will still have more than enough room for our kids when they are adults and visit.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
You’ll probably have to have one heck of a garage sale! 😉 Brad and I are joking that we’ll never move again after the past few days so this new house better last us a while!
Jerilyn says
I’m so happy for all of you. I will be looking forward to the future posts, hope you have found that new house of your dreams.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks so much, Jerilyn!
Lori says
Congrats!! Did it take long to sell? Can’t wait to see your new place!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Lori! We had two offers within the first 5 days of listing. And after the negotiating back and forth, we accepted an offer 7 days after listing.
Debbie says
But the peonies! Did you sell the peonies?!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Heck no! Haha!
Patricia Schroll says
Congratulations ? and looking forward to hear your next step. I thought you might say you sold your home for a larger home for a new addition to your family. What ever it is I’m sure we all will be happy for you and your family. Facebook friend!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Patricia!
Sapphire says
Congratulations – so excited to see what the next step hold for you
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Sapphire!
Mallory says
Congrats Chelsea!!! So exciting and bittersweet!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, lady! So excited for you guys too!
Courtney says
So excited for you guys, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Courtney!
Brooke says
Congrats!! Tell me you are moving the peonies with you!! LOL
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Yep! 🙂