Home Sweet Home

Saturday September 1st marked one year in our house. Time goes by so fast, I can't believe its been one year. We were so lucky to get this house. It was a HUD home, a foreclosure, so we got a great deal. There were a lot of people interested, and many many bids. The house was open for people to place bids for only 10 days. After which they would open and review them all and select one. We came in only $1,000 over listing price, and I think several others came in at about the same price. But we were chosen!

Before our inspection we found water pouring from the ceiling in one of the bathrooms. Because of strict rules, we weren't allowed to touch anything until after we officially closed so we weren't able to go in and see the extent of the damage. We had to go with the deal hoping that it wasn't too bad because HUD homes are sold as is, they do not offer any money for repairs. We felt that it would be worth it for us to proceed, we had faith that it wouldn't be too expensive. After we closed on the house we had plumbers come in and the repairs were only about $500.

This house has been such a blessing for our family. We have plenty of room, a great neighborhood with amazing, kind and helpful neighbors. We are in a cul de sac so there isn't much traffic (which is a must with my adventurous kids).

 When we moved in, I was 35 weeks pregnant with Mealea, and it was still really hot outside. It was hard, I was miserable. My feet were so swollen I couldn't wear any shoes. Little Sawyer was confused at first, he cried and whined a lot, always asking to go home. He had to stay by my side for the first week, he was scared of being in a room alone. But after that first week, he's been just fine and grown to love all the space and the yard.

It was a long hard road that led us to this house. But I have found that the long hard roads always bring us to the most beautiful places. That includes having children. Its no secret that it can be hard, stressful, and sometimes may drive you to the brink of insanity. But nothing compares to the love, joy and beauty children bring into life. (funny...as I type this, my little monkeys are fighting, and so it begins......)