Waiting Game

Ahh the next 41 days is going to be torture!  We are so excited to get moved in and settled! 

Things we're researching right now-

1. Prices for a fence for our Kona pup
                            and
2. Washer and dryer reviews and prices

We are nervous but super excited for this next big step!  Until we get the keys, however, it just feels surreal! 

Let the count down begin!!! 

41 days!

Notes To Self

Find two trees in the backyard that can hold a solid hammock.  

Buy awesome hammock.  

Link to picture found here

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!!