We're Moving Next Week!!

Our closing date is the 22nd of this month. That means we'll be moving next week. Luckily our family will be out here to help and we'll have access to a moving truck before it's used to pack up Sheri and Mckay and take them to Missouri. It will definitely be a stressful week but hopefully by the end of it we'll be all moved in and settled. I can't wait to invite people over! We'll finally have a place big enough to actually entertain company!

We went back one last time to measure a few things and do our final walk through to make sure a few important details checked out. Everything is perfect!

The jetted tub... Christian fits!

Julie's walk in closet... don't worry we'll find a spot for Christian's things.

The hallway... Mom's room is the first door on the left.

Christian's favorite statue... I think we'll all get along nicely!

Bret's Creation

Christian was out of town last weekend on a climbing trip so Bret and I decided to make dinner together. Being that Christian is allergic to shellfish we naturally decided to make something with shrimp. We did a slight variation on Dads famous Lemon Basil Shrimp recipe by adding sun dried tomatoes. We paired it with Aunt Stephanie's delicious asparagus recipe and Voila! The knockout duo was perfection!

Bret and I thoroughly enjoyed it!!

Growing Up

There comes a time in everyones life when they finally have to grow up. For some this moment happens when they move out of their parents house. For others its finishing college, and if that doesn't do the trick usually getting married ends up sealing the deal. Christian and I have tried as hard as we can to avoid the growing up thing, but alas the time has come. We have decided to embrace the world of adulthood and buy our first house. It's all very nerve racking and oh so scary! Several times we've questioned our decision to become real adults but when an $8,000 tax credit and an insanely low interest rate are dangled in front of you the transition is really quite easy. Especially when you pair that with the ghetto spider infested basement apartment we'd be leaving. Hooray for adulthood!!

After lots of searching we found a place that I think will suit us both very nicely. It's located in Pleasant Grove within a very French inspired community called the Belle Monet. We made an offer last week and it was accepted! Financing is all taken care of and we should be closing in about two weeks. I apologize for the pictures... I pulled them off the Internet so the quality isn't fabulous but it should give you an idea of what it looks like. Also keep in mind that our furniture isn't nearly as fancy and for the first couple of years there might be a few empty corners:)

The Floorplan:

Notice that there are TWO decks, one off the living room and one off the Master Bedroom. There is also a walk in closet and a jetted tub in the Master bath as well!

The Living Room

The Kitchen:

Do you see the granite counter tops? The knotty alder cabinets?

The Master Bedroom

I'm guessing this next bit will ensure that you all stop by for a visit...

Hooray for pools! I LOVE swimming pools and can't wait to relax in the sun at our new place. We'll be sure to host a house warming party for family and friends as soon as we're moved in.