Scheming

You might be a stalker if you drive by a house several times a week, only to stare at it.

You might be a stalker if you decide that it is okay to walk around said house surveying every tree, bush, and swimming pool.

Did I mention this house has a swimming pool?  We'll see how much it will cost to get running and maintained all summer....(we really have no idea how pools work). 

Your family members might be stalkers if you call them (after completing your drive by stalk session) only to find out that they are on their way to also drive by your future home.

You might be a stalker if you perform a U-Turn on the spot and go back to the house to stare look at it with your family. 

Your family may be encouraging your stalker habits if you all walk around the .44 acre yard like you already own the place.

We can't help it.  We're scheming planning for the future!  It's such an exciting time!!

In the mean time- Nick and I are researching washers and dryers because the house doesn't have any.  Contact us if you have any advice, ideas, inside deals, or information about upcoming sales.

Lots of love!!

Blue Garage Door too?

Call me crazy but I'm thinking about painting the garage too. 
This blog has inspired me to consider this crazy idea:
http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/

What do you think?  Am I crazy for already planning projects? 




Find the picture above here.

Counter Offer Accepted

Well- the bank replied to our (lower than listed) offer with a counter offer!  And we accepted it!  We're very excited!  Now let the paperwork and inspections begin!  Our closing date will be April 30th!

I guess I can't jinx anything now so here is a picture of the house from the outside!

Did I mention that it is yellow?  I grew up in a yellow house- I guess I am meant to live in a yellow house!  It reflects my sunny disposition right??

One of the many projects I would like to tackle will be to remove the white storm doors and paint the exterior doors and shutters blue.  Here are a few pictures that have inspired this plan:

 Like it!

 Love it!

Loving the color.

Can you imagine the inverse of this house?

Let the planning begin!  Get excited!




Links to creative inspiration pictures can be found here, here,  here, here.

Waiting

We revisited the house we put an offer on today. We brought our parents, Kate (nick's sister), Kyle (nick's cousin), and Nick's grandma. Someone else came to look at the house while we were waiting for our realtor (Mary) to get there. It was a bit of a nerve wracking reminder that this house IS still on the market and someone else could place an offer on it before we hearing back from the bank's realtor. Luckily- when Mary got there, she talked with the other realtor and found out that the other couple wasn't interested. {wipe sweat off forehead and breath}

Our family was equally excited for the potential of the house. I am really hoping this photo won't jinx us- but here is your first look at the living room from the entryway area.


I love the ceiling. The railing is one of the many things that we'd like to eventually update. Check out the wood burning fireplace and wood paneling! Nick and I are already discussing the possibility of removing the wood paneling or painting over it. Ahh- the fun we could have with the projects associated with this house! Mary thinks we should hear back from the realtor tomorrow, however, they have until Friday to reply. So, now we wait and go on to business as usual.

259

Well- Nick and I have been married for 259 day and we are attempting to take another big leap in our lives! We've put an offer on a house!! Yes- an actual house that would be ours! We are very excited and hopeful during this exciting time in our lives! More details and pictures to come!

If we are lucky enough to have our offer accepted we will have lots of projects and renovations to share with family and friends! This house has tons of potential- it just needs a little elbow geese.

We will find out if the bank (it's a foreclosed/bank owned house) accepts our offer by next Friday! Exciting!!

Updates

I just got done giving Kona a bath and now I have an energetic puppy running all around the apartment.

Last week, I had a great time visiting with Nick's sister, Kate, and our cousins Kristin and Emily. We had a wonderful time catching up. I am so lucky to have married into a family where everyone is so loving, accepting, and fun!!!

Over the weekend, my mom, dad, and I traveled to northern Indiana for a baby shower for my best friend Kelly. My parents enjoying catching up with Kelly's parents and we had fun playing with all of the baby clothes and accessories. I can't wait to see Kelly next month for another baby shower down in Indianapolis with some of our college friends.

Nick and I enjoyed 24 hours in the Dells Monday and Tuesday. We were given a gift certificate to a spa hotel that expired at the end of August, so we redeemed our one night stay before I get busy with school stuff. We had a great time! We continued our fun with some mini golf and a tour of a winery in the area.

Nick is back into his routines at work after our lovely honeymoon. He now has a thirty minute commute to work, which isn't too bad. I think he loves living closer to home so he can enjoy spending time with his family more frequently (I know I do!).

I am starting to get back into the school mode! I am very excited (and a little nervous) for the new school. We have new teacher training next week where I will learn the in's and out's of the online gradebook program, disciplinary policies, and expectations.

Well, my wet dog is starting to dry off, I better give her a little attention.
Love to all!

New Home

We are getting settled in our new apartment and it's really beginning to feel like home. Our last apartment had hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and tall windows- the old school house felt very modern, but at times it felt very not very homey. Honestly, I never really noticed this feeling until we moved into our new apartment. Our new place has carpet, traditional height ceilings, a deck, an area for grilling, and a kitchen with a window. I feel more at home here.

Kona likes it too! She no longer cries/barks when we put her in her crate and leave. Good Puppy!

I'm clinging to my final weeks of summer. My best friend, Kelly's baby shower is next weekend at her parents' house. I am so excited to see her growing bump and enjoy our time together.


I made something great in the crockpot today- chicken breast, cream of mushroom soup, potatoes, carrots, and pees. Three hours later, I am pretty sure I had the best lunch ever......

Life is good!
Here are two pictures that my cousin, Grant, took at the wedding