Moving...As Always :)

After we decided to move now instead of waiting til Toni was born, we have been searching daily for our next home. We saw many nice ones, but for the price we were looking, we still felt we were making too many compromises. The only home we didn't feel that way about, was bought before our offer could be considered. So we ended up buying basically another investment (future rental) that is a brand new quick move-in. There is a peace of mind in knowing no one has used your kitchen and bathrooms before you :)

 We also had listed our current home for rent on Zillow and had so many inquiries and applicants willing to sign for 3 yrs at full price, that I had to take it down and choose one. We recently complete background and credit checks and we really like the family we have chosen. I know they will love it here, and take care of our home...while building equity in it for us :)

We are moving about a half hour away, which is a little closer to my mom, the kids' godparents, and my nanny. The yard is big and we intend to finally use this one. We will most likely be there 2 yrs and be on the hunt again--thankfully our realtor already pulled rental comps in that area and people pay A LOT to rent even 3 bed homes, so I think we are good. This home is a little bit smaller than our current, which means less to clean. It has real stained wood floors down, master down, and beautiful bathrooms and kitchen. I will have to get used to having one large kitchen sink as opposed to 2 (one to soak) but it's temporary. The loft game room will be the classroom most likely. We are set to close on or before sept 28th. Hopefully sooner so we can move some of our stuff and leave the big stuff to the movers. 

We also have a house guest during this move; our old navy game night buddies are moving here, after getting a job with John's company. I know it's such an awkward time for Jim & Shawna, but we've always said we need to live close again. I love Denbury and I hope they will too. As soon as they sell their home, they will be looking out here to buy. I'm excited for them! In the meantime, Jim is staying with us in between trips home. Sounds like he is doing well at Denbury and I hope he likes it :) He has been a lot of help with the kids...they love him!Can't wait to see the boys and how they've grown!!! And Shawna..you know I love you. 

 

We went swimming the other day with Emily and Susan's help--let L & O try to learn to swim for real--next house will have our own pool and we will get lessons for all 4...er 5 ! Glad summer is ending--ready for fall and nice temps to walk in again. And I love Christmas time :)

And poor Frankie was so brave today for his blood draw...his excema is so bad we decided to get him the same allergy test L & O got. He was the biggest kid with all the vials they drew! Hope to clean up his diet and get on track with everyone's sensitivities.