Blogging is not at the top of my list these days as you can tell, but it probably should be somewhere in the top 10 because I'm WAY behind. I guess the first thing I want to mention is that we sold our old house. YES! I'm so glad that getting the house ready to sell is behind me now. I must say that I did enjoy it a little. I've always loved home improvement stuff and this project fed my need. :) I would wake up every morning and getting over there to work was my first thought. I'd drop off the kids at school and the girls and I would go directly over and I'd work until around lunch. Bella took her naps for almost 3 months in the car (don't worry the weather was the perfect temperature). I did my outside work during her nap time so I could keep an eye on her. Claire, the poor thing was so sick of going to the old house. At one time we pulled up in the driveway and when I turned off the car she just lost it. She did not want to come in. So, from then on mornings were spent at friends houses, Grandma's and Grandma's daycare. It was much more enjoyable for the both of us that way.
We put the house up for sale April 15th and had an offer on it three days later. We were so thrilled, but we're holding our breath because sometimes these things still fall through. So, finally the couple were able to get their finances from the bank and we closed May 20th. It was hard saying goodbye to our very first real home. We had so many fond memories there watching our little boys and adding two girls to our family. Every home we've moved from is hard, but I'm always excited for a change. If it was the perfect home for us I'd stay put, but we're looking for a larger home to spread our wings. We're still looking for that home, but will be patient because if we have to move again it will be a home we'll be in for a LONG time. :)
We put the house up for sale April 15th and had an offer on it three days later. We were so thrilled, but we're holding our breath because sometimes these things still fall through. So, finally the couple were able to get their finances from the bank and we closed May 20th. It was hard saying goodbye to our very first real home. We had so many fond memories there watching our little boys and adding two girls to our family. Every home we've moved from is hard, but I'm always excited for a change. If it was the perfect home for us I'd stay put, but we're looking for a larger home to spread our wings. We're still looking for that home, but will be patient because if we have to move again it will be a home we'll be in for a LONG time. :)
Jesse and Greg were taking down the play equipment and this is what I found when I arrived on the scene. It was our trampoline, but to me this looks like a sink hole just swallowed it up!
The tree that just wouldn't survive. We've been meaning to cut this tree down for nearly 3 years...nothing like moving to finally get your projects done. :)
Nothing like fresh new carpet when you've been playing on dusty cement for weeks.
I found Bryce squeezed in this box eating his ice cream and thought it was cute. I know he was thinking about the good times we've had there.
Here are just some pictures of the house all ready to sell. I worked my tail off on the house and I'm proud to say that it paid off!
3 comments:
Looks good. Glad you guys sold your house so quickly.
These pics are awesome. You could say that you made a real difference in your lives because you made it possible to get it sold and then your future options are open now. Way to go Joyce, I know you truly worked your fingers to the bone or callouses or something for sure. It was so beautiful when finished.
I am so glad that you are getting back to blogging. I miss reading about your family and reading the comments from you on my blog :) That's so great that your house sold so fast, your hard work paid off!!!
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