Settling into Our New Home
Posted by Kalen on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Filed under: home, pictures
The best part about it?
The way we feel like it is already our home. The way I keep it clean more often because of the open floor plan. The fact that Everly's room is the largest upstairs bedroom. Our ice maker in our fridge (am I that easy?). The tomato plants in the backyard. The jacuzzi tub. The carpeted floor in the living room (we MISSED carpet). The fireplace mantle. The fence in the backyard so Millie can roam more freely. The cabinet space. The oven that actually functions. The high ceilings. The coziness of the master bedroom being on the 1st floor. The garage. The coat closet.
Oh. And the family that lives inside of it. That's definitely one of the best parts.
Millie mid-leap, excited for the freshly cut grass
There was a time near closing where we weren't sure we were going to be able to keep the house. We told only a few people as we anxiously waited to hear back from our agent, hoping with crossed fingers and crossed toes that everything would work out. We had already moved all of our stuff in and we were exhausted and nervous, spending every second on a seesaw of unpacking & settling in, or being packed and prepared to move in an instant should the need arise.
Billy said a little prayer one night to himself and when he was finished I asked him what he prayed for.
"I prayed we could raise our babies in this house."
Exactly a week later...
we found out that indeed, we could.
July 31, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Oh doll. I'm so glad you were able to keep the house. I bet that was a nightmare waiting. I can't wait to see pictures of the house once you're settled in!
July 31, 2011 at 6:41 PM
You're in, you're in! The hardest part is over -- now you get to settle in and enjoy! So happy it worked out for ya'll, and can't wait to see the pictures of your journey in this house!
July 31, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Good things happen to good people! Congrats! :) you four deserve it! And Millie too of course!
July 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM
You all are one of the reasons I love my job! I wish you many years of happiness in this home but will be ready when you fill it and need a bigger one! I'm so happy everything worked out and now you can relax and get ready for the next chapter in your story.
July 31, 2011 at 6:51 PM
So so happy for you all!
August 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, everybody (especially you, Holly!) :) Can't wait to see how this house evolves even more into our home.