Sold!

Well lets see, yesterday I sold my washer and dryer, hot tub, soccer net, basket ball hoop, Stevi's bedroom set, refrigerator, gazebo and our Sunsetter awning....... Yup.....I'm a mover and a shaker.

May 1st is "D" Day......

We made our decision and put down a deposit.  With a measuring tape and armed with measurements of all of the furniture we will be taking with us, we made a decision based on planning and the room we will need.  The unit we chose has to be upgraded to the largest unit which is the Appaloosa. 

     The great thing is the rent which used to be $2200 per month keeps dropping, it just adjusted to the market again and we will be locked into $1100 which includes water, garbage and sewer.  Being that our mortgage payment is going up to $3278 per month for a home worth $169,000 I think that we are making a very wise decision.  Also the water, sewer and trash will save us on average another $280 per month.  Good deal!  With the extra room, we probably don't have to get rid of quite as much.  I am relieved we are simplifying our lives and by moving May 1st, Stevi will transfer that Friday and will have more familiar faces at the beginning of middle school and hopefully have some new friends to invite over during the summer. Sad but happy at the same time, scared but relieved, it's bitter sweet I guess.  When life throws lemons at you make lemonaide right?  And we will, only now we will be sipping it by the pool!

Flu Season Sucks..

This Flu Season is horrible, we have been passing around something for probably 2 months now and we are trying to get better to see baby Jack on next weekend.  I am feeling better but I still have a lot of sinus pressure which makes my head feel like it is going to explode.  I want to feel 100% better so we can enjoy Jack and take him to play since he is now getting old enough to enjoy things like that.  Probably the Coconut Bowl because Aunt Stevi can play with him in the Habit-trail they have.  AND I want to take him for pictures without feeling like Mrs. Potatohead.  Any suggestions, I have been using the saline wash to try to flush my nasal passages since that seems to be where it keeps hanging on and I am sick of being medicated, it makes me feel, sound and act like an air-head.

My new obsession

I'm a dork!  I used to hate her now I love her!  I am obsessed with her web site.  I have tried the menu's and they are not only delicious but so easy to follow and tell you which steps to follow in order so it is all timed perfectly.  Humor me and play along, check it out, Liz and Amy I think you guys will especially love it!  MarthaStewart.com  

A lot happening in June.......

Another one bites the dust......at least I can sleep at night now, knowing.  We have been trying to save our house and decide what to do about out finances just like most of the world.  Jay just had to take another cut in pay in order to keep his job and I am only working 3 days a week and still have room in my schedule to take appointments.  Times are tougher for others at least we have a paycheck and money coming in.  Over the last couple of years we have wanted to sell and move to another area to get Stevi away from O'Brien but with the market the way it is, that is impossible.  I really do think things happen for a reason.  My friend is in the same boat as I am and she came in on Saturday (yes I worked because I have 3 who needed Saturday appointments) and she told me about Caviata in Kiley Ranch which is in Spanish Springs ( I timed it from my mom's house and it took 6 minutes). We will be starting our move on June 1st so Stevi can finish school at Alice Smith Elementary and have all agreed that the Palomino is the best choice for all of us.  They allow pets and we have two little house dogs who won't really care and no yard work for Jay.   It will save us a ton of money and get Stevi into a nicer area to start middle school.  She will be going to Shaw Middle School and Spanish Springs High School and already knows at least 5 kids that have moved out to that area that are the same grade as she is.  I feel like I have a big weight lifted off of my shoulders.  I am sad, very sad to lose our house that we have put so much heart into, but we still have each other and this is just a little speed bump.  Will this matter to us 10 years from now? Absolutely not.  So just an FYI to all of you, anybody want to buy some stuff we can't take with us?  Lets see, just to name a few, Hot tub, fire pit and chairs, hammock, bowflex, weights, elliptical trainer, washer and dryer (very nice ones I might add) college loft bed set (Stevi's) garage spare refrigerator, glass formal dining set for 6, computer desk with drawers, we need to downsize so that is what we will be doing.  Wish us luck and easy moving, lots of love!

Hip Hip Horay !

It's official. As of June 1st my Mom will be retired!   I am so excited for her, no more getting up at 3:30-4 am, unless she wants to, no more getting to bed early, unless she wants to, no more getting dressed, unless she wants to etc. etc.  I hope she finds this time to take some fun classes and really enjoy herself.  Congratulations Mom!  You deserve it!  Now Breath!

I've been sick......

I have been  sick all week so been sleeping a lot, sorry, here's an update.  Stevi was drafted onto the 13U Giants, her fast-pitch schedule will be interfering with her dance schedule SO... she decided to focus on softball for now.  I must say, I am sad and relieved, it will save us quite a bit of money, but I really love to watch her dance so I am oddly sad about it.  She is so athletic, I know it will be exciting to watch her advance in softball, she always excites us with her tremendous progress.  Her first game is March 21st.  From now until then, it will practices and batting cages!