The Big Announcement

Peter & I bought a house!!! I think it's official enough to make an announcement. We are so very excited. This is the real reason why my blog has been neglected.....lots of phone calls & paperwork.

Fun Facts (yes, "fun" is the best adjective for these facts)

• 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story, partly finished basement
• Lots of basement storage
  
• Nice, big, & newly finished kitchen (which is a huge bonus for me b/c I love to cook & entertain)
  
• Just off Burton (north) between Plymouth & Breton
• It's "move-in" ready.....only a bit of new paint (Alison.....I hear you love to paint.....)
  
• We plan to close July 7th.
• 2 stall garage & a decent backyard

Things I Am Looking Forward To:

• Lots of space! Our apartment now has 1 large room that serves as our family room, dining room, office, play area, & den.....all at the same time.
• A Non-Pregnant Move. This will be the first big move that I where I will not be pregnant.....so I am sure Peter will really appreciate the extra help lifting things....as he has done all of it in the past.
  
• Bathtub! Our apartment doesn't have one.....I am sick of bathing Stella in the kitchen sink....she is way too big & it's always a huge, wet mess!
• Pictures on Walls.....we will finally start hanging things on the walls....we never did this before because we didn't want to deal with the hassle later when we moved
• Our Grill. We got it as a wedding present. It is still in the box at Peter's parent's house.
• A Small Garden. I have always wanted to plant fresh herbs & a few veggies for cooking!
• Neighbors. Not that we don't have them now....but we never make a huge effort because we are usually never around. Lots of young children/families on the block.
• Making Our Home Our Own....all the personal touches from paint color to wall decor.
• Staying Put....we have been married nearly 8 years & have 2 kids.....& have been a gypsy caravan moving at least every other year
  

Things I Am Not Looking Forward To

• Moving.....I hate moving....I hate the chaos, but I think this time will be easier knowing we will be staying for a long time.
• Assembling a grill....I designate Peter for this job
• Lots of Space. There are definitely pro's to living in small spaces. I really do enjoy our family always being in the same room at the same time.....I hope we don't become a family where everyone is in a different room all day
• More space = more to clean :(
• Stairs. We've never been in a place with stairs....& so I've never had to worry about kids taking a tumble....we'll just have to buy a few gates.
• Water & Trash Removal Bills....we've never had to pay this b/c it was always included in the rent.
  

Our inspections are today so I will be taking lots of pictures.....so check in later tonight or tomorrow to see the outside & inside!