Hurray! We found a house!  A few weeks ago Austin and I checked out a new housing development that had some cute floor plans.  The downer was that the houses in our price range would have to be built (which takes 60 - 90 days).  There was one house that some couple had customized for them but ended up being transfered to Detroit so they left it on the Builders hands.  Unfortunately it was out of our price range.  After our last house fell through (after the inspection) we suddenly felt the urge to call this housing development.  Austin called and basically told them what we were willing to pay (which was about 15  grand under the asking price).  The lady talked to her boss and called us back saying that if we signed the papers that day we could get the house!  So here it is!

The living room (literally just walked in the door and snapped the photo).  The dining room is off to the left and the kitchen is off of that to the right.  Notice the little window in front of the sink so you are not looking at a wall.
The couple upgraded the cabinets to cherry wood and the appliances are upgraded to the black.
The outside shot.  It was getting dark and this picture didn't turn out too great but you get the idea.

The neighborhood is somewhat cookie cutter (which is not our favorite) but doable for a starter home.  The floor plan is 1400 sq. ft. with a full unfinished basement.  3 bedroom and 2 bath.  The bank says we should be able to get the loan in 2 weeks so it is basically a waiting game.  We will probably get in right after Thanksgiving.

Faith Shall Conquer All!

Well it is 1 am and I am not tired which is really weird since I usually can't keep my eyes open any longer by 11 pm.  So I have been wandering aimlessly on Facebook and blog stocking, thank you all for entertaining me for the evening (or should I say morning)!  

Unfortunately our house inspection we had today (on the house we are trying to buy)  showed a foundation and roof problem that we would need to fix (within the next six months).  As a result we are going to see if the current owners will fix the problems... our inclination is that they will not since they previously informed us of their stance on that issue.  Anyways, to make a long story short we are back at square one with a month (exactly) left for us to stay in the hotel with the company paying for all our expenses.  We do have some back up plans... and with any luck and a whole lotta faith I know we will figure out something.  Any extra prayers you have feel free to send them our way!  

Hope all is going well for you guys, I really appreciate your love and support! 

Here's the scoop...

So I have been applying for jobs online through Craigslist and didn't really think much about it.  I have had a couple of responses but nothing has really panned through until recently.  It was a nannying position for a family from Ireland that was moving here this week... I was very trusting and shared some information that I probably should have withheld.  After sharing all this with my husband we realized that maybe this was not a real position.  We do not know yet for sure but I emailed the man that I had been communicating with and requested that my husband and I meet him and his family before I start working to ensure both parties that this arrangement would work (this was done on Monday).  I have not yet  heard from him so I don't know what to think but we decided to make our blog private just in case... so everyone BE CAREFUL of who you interact with online!  Hopefully this position is real because it pays really well and it would work great with my schedule (when school starts next semester) but I am not holding my breath.  

Besides that everything is going well... we are in the process of BUYING A HOUSE!!!  HURRAH! It is a very cute house on a good sized lot... it is even on a street named Green Acres which (from what I hear) is the place to be!  I would post pictures but my camera was out of batteries so I didn't take any!  We are doing inspections this week and hopefully we will close by the 12th of December!  

Thanks to all of you who posted your email addresses, I think that is record for the most responses I have ever received!  At least I know people actually look on here!  If you run into people that want access to my blog (that you know I know) then send me an email or comment and I will add them on.  Thanks again, you guys are the best! 

ATTENTION!!

Hey everyone!  So I have decided to make our blog private... I know its so sudden but we had a run in with something and want to make sure that our identities are safe.  (Sounds crazy but just bear with me).  Post your email as a comment so I can add you on as a friend.  I will give it until Tuesday (tomorrow) afternoon before I make the switch.  Thanks!!