1. Josh and I are not getting the "N" house. He isnt' crazy about it, and I cant' be crazy about it knowing he isn't. :( I'm disappointed, for sure, but he really did try to like it. haha! And we'll eventually find a house that we BOTH love.
2. Actually, we did find a house that we BOTH love. ha! We went to look at it today (still had the for sale sign in the yard) but turns out that it had actually just sold. UGH! Isn't that just our luck?! Finally finding one we agree on, and it's not available.
3. A realtor told us today that it's pretty much a sellers market in Anderson County right now. There's hardly any houses to choose from. It's so frustrating!
4. We have one more house to look at this week (it's actually in the same area as the one we loved but had sold).
5. If the house we go look at on Wednesday doesn't work out - then we've decided to rent for a bit. I don't like the thoughts of that, simply because I hate moving and packing and unpacking. BUT this rental house we have set up is so so cute. It'll be a great house to be in, while looking for one of our own.
6. Mom and I headed to Campbellsville this weekend for one of Justin and Traci's wedding showers. They got some really pretty stuff. I can't believe Justin is getting married in like 7 weeks!!! It doesn't seem real!
7. Josh did so good with Ella Jane while we were gone!
8. Speaking of Ella Jane. Oh my goodness, my sweet baby girl is becoming so aware of everything now. I can really tell a big difference in her lately. Such a big girl!
9. She made her first craft today - Mother's Day presents. :) So fun...but messy!!
10. Currently, there is boxes all over our condo where I've started packing up! It's weird how empty and bare everything looks.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Our house
Josh and I have lots of things to do before we can officially make our offer, but if all goes as planned, we should be putting an offer on the house that I love so much by the weekend or first of next week!!!! Ah! Fingers crossed people. Josh called me on his lunch with the awesome news. Telling me, lets do it!! Last night, I wasn't so sure if he liked the idea of living in that location, but he must've had a change of heart. I will say its the perfect place to raise Ella Jane, and any other kids that we might have down the line.
Ps Now that its about to happen, why is buying a house so nerve wrecking for me? Haha.
Ps Now that its about to happen, why is buying a house so nerve wrecking for me? Haha.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Bumbo and THE house
Ella Jane is such a big girl now, sitting all up in her Bumbo seat. Ah! She's growing too fast again.
In house news. We went and looked tonight and....I found THE house! OUR house. It's seriously perfect. It's a good mix of new and old, which is good cause I'm allllll about the old houses with character and josh likes the new ones. This is a little cottage style house in "N". Most of the house is still the original, but the current owners have done some major renovations to the kitchen and the house has been added on to as well. The inside is just full of character and cuteness. It's 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. So plenty of room for a growing family. Just being in the yard with Ella Jane, walking around pointing out flowers to her, I knew this house was the one. Then when we walked through the front door, I was officially sold! Now to convince josh. :)
In house news. We went and looked tonight and....I found THE house! OUR house. It's seriously perfect. It's a good mix of new and old, which is good cause I'm allllll about the old houses with character and josh likes the new ones. This is a little cottage style house in "N". Most of the house is still the original, but the current owners have done some major renovations to the kitchen and the house has been added on to as well. The inside is just full of character and cuteness. It's 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. So plenty of room for a growing family. Just being in the yard with Ella Jane, walking around pointing out flowers to her, I knew this house was the one. Then when we walked through the front door, I was officially sold! Now to convince josh. :)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
10 things i learnt this weekend
1. We got our home inspection "stuff" back, and...we did good! We have to fix a few little tiny things, but nothing major. :)
2. I really dread moving. Well, not so much the moving. I'm really excited about that. I dread the packing.
3. Josh and I found a rental house (if we have to rent for a bit). It's sooooooo sooooo cute. It's out in A-Ville. It's this old farm house, with lots of character. The inside is mostly wood and brick. Ah! I fell in love with it right away. Plus, we know the owner - so we'd have a great landlord. This house has a lot of potential, if we could only buy it -- and really do as we please.
4. We also have some "potential" houses to buy. We have appointments to check them out this week (so fingers crossed) we love them as much in person as we do in pictures.
5. We started Josh's bday weekend off right at the Virginia Creeper . Talk about so much fun! And the easiest 17 mile bike ride you'll ever do! :) We definitely want to go back again! And next time take Ella Jane.
6. Josh actually can ride a bicycle better than I thought (he only fell once - haha). And mom only fell (at home) while practicing for the creeper (lol). I can laugh now, but that really did scare me to death.
7. Next time we go, I'd like to take fishing poles - and fish a long the way. :)
8. Susan is a terrific babysitter - which, I knew she would be.
9. We celebrated Josh and Traci's bday with Larry, Janie, and Grandmother at Louie's. Mmm! Still the best spaghetti I've ever ate.
10. My man is going to be 35 tomorrow!!
11. Ella Jane can sit in a bumbo seat good now.
12. She is soooo aware of everything now. You should see her on the gym-mat. She hung out on that thing for over an hour tonight. Between that and BabyFirst TV, she is set.
2. I really dread moving. Well, not so much the moving. I'm really excited about that. I dread the packing.
3. Josh and I found a rental house (if we have to rent for a bit). It's sooooooo sooooo cute. It's out in A-Ville. It's this old farm house, with lots of character. The inside is mostly wood and brick. Ah! I fell in love with it right away. Plus, we know the owner - so we'd have a great landlord. This house has a lot of potential, if we could only buy it -- and really do as we please.
4. We also have some "potential" houses to buy. We have appointments to check them out this week (so fingers crossed) we love them as much in person as we do in pictures.
5. We started Josh's bday weekend off right at the Virginia Creeper . Talk about so much fun! And the easiest 17 mile bike ride you'll ever do! :) We definitely want to go back again! And next time take Ella Jane.
6. Josh actually can ride a bicycle better than I thought (he only fell once - haha). And mom only fell (at home) while practicing for the creeper (lol). I can laugh now, but that really did scare me to death.
7. Next time we go, I'd like to take fishing poles - and fish a long the way. :)
8. Susan is a terrific babysitter - which, I knew she would be.
9. We celebrated Josh and Traci's bday with Larry, Janie, and Grandmother at Louie's. Mmm! Still the best spaghetti I've ever ate.
10. My man is going to be 35 tomorrow!!
11. Ella Jane can sit in a bumbo seat good now.
12. She is soooo aware of everything now. You should see her on the gym-mat. She hung out on that thing for over an hour tonight. Between that and BabyFirst TV, she is set.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Things I've Learnt About Babies thus far (and about being a mommy)
1. Babies are hard work (period).
2. I learned real quick how to become a morning person.
3. As soon as you think you've got your baby figured out...you don't! haha!
4. The "Miracle Blanket" is a must (at least for us).
5. The Sleep n Play - another must!
6. You get used to all the poop (it doesn't even phase me now).
7. Seeing/hearing your baby cry has gotta be the worst thing (cause sometimes there's nothing you can do).
8. Hearing your baby laugh...now that's the best!
9. Prune Juice will make your baby poop, so beware.
10. Acid Reflux is the devil!
11. Baby First is amazing. It's a tv show on Demand. Ella Jane will sit in front of the tv and watch it for a good hour. :)))
12. Carrying a carseat is serious business.
13. 45 minutes here and there of down-time (for myself, when Ella Jane is napping) is precious. Because for most of the day, I'm on a constant go.
14. There's never a dull moment. :)
15. Having family near by to babysit once a week is such a blessing.
16.Colic Calm is a life saver.
17. It's always a good idea acing several bottles made in advanced. Ready to go!
18. I love being a mommy!!
17. It's always a good idea acing several bottles made in advanced. Ready to go!
18. I love being a mommy!!
Home Inspection
So yesterday I spent all day (what time I wasn't taking care of Ella Jane), cleaning the condo to get ready for our home inspection!! My dad came over and fixed a few things that needed done (that josh nor I can do), like install a new garbage disposal. :) josh spent the evening installing new fire alarms, cleaning HIS bathroom because I refuse. Haha! I have no idea what to really expect with a home inspection, really. So hopefully everything will be good for the new owners. Fingers crossed!
In baby news: Ella Jane is at an all time cuteness with "baby talk". Last night she just talked and talked for like 10 minutes straight. I have to admit, I teared up a bit. :) it's just so precious.
This weekend the family is taking off to VA! We're gonna attempt a 14 mile bike ride (mostly down-hill)! Im excited! And can't wait to see josh do this (he can't ride a bike all that well). Lol!! So this should be interesting.
In baby news: Ella Jane is at an all time cuteness with "baby talk". Last night she just talked and talked for like 10 minutes straight. I have to admit, I teared up a bit. :) it's just so precious.
This weekend the family is taking off to VA! We're gonna attempt a 14 mile bike ride (mostly down-hill)! Im excited! And can't wait to see josh do this (he can't ride a bike all that well). Lol!! So this should be interesting.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
10 things i learnt this weekend
1. I found another reason to just love Target. Elf makeup! How have I never noticed it before? Not only is it wonderful working, but it's sooo cheap. The whole line of makeup is either $1 or $3. The most expensive thing I saw was the powder (which is still only $6)! So long Bare Minerals.
2. My favorite Elf product...the Highlighting Whip!
3. Ella Jane's reflux is officially really bad. Needless to say, it's been a doozy of a weekend with her. But God love it, she's the sweetest thing. ;)
4. After ME going back and forth, back and forth, and back and forth, and Josh basically just saying "YOU'RE NOT GOING BACK!" haha! I have decided that I don't need to go back to work right now. Not with Ella Jane feeling this way. I'm gonna take the rest of the year off (there's just like 6 weeks left anyway), and start back in August.
5. Justin and Traci had their first Wedding Shower this weekend in Louisiana!
6. Josh has watched like 2 seasons of True Blood this weekend. haha! He's obsessed.
7. So far Colic Calm is working really good for Ella Jane. Fingers Crossed.
8. Josh and I have to work really hard on the condo this week. The Home Inspector is coming on Wednesday!! Dun dun!
9. My post-pregnancy diet is going pretty good!
10. House hunting is hard (period).
2. My favorite Elf product...the Highlighting Whip!
3. Ella Jane's reflux is officially really bad. Needless to say, it's been a doozy of a weekend with her. But God love it, she's the sweetest thing. ;)
4. After ME going back and forth, back and forth, and back and forth, and Josh basically just saying "YOU'RE NOT GOING BACK!" haha! I have decided that I don't need to go back to work right now. Not with Ella Jane feeling this way. I'm gonna take the rest of the year off (there's just like 6 weeks left anyway), and start back in August.
5. Justin and Traci had their first Wedding Shower this weekend in Louisiana!
6. Josh has watched like 2 seasons of True Blood this weekend. haha! He's obsessed.
7. So far Colic Calm is working really good for Ella Jane. Fingers Crossed.
8. Josh and I have to work really hard on the condo this week. The Home Inspector is coming on Wednesday!! Dun dun!
9. My post-pregnancy diet is going pretty good!
10. House hunting is hard (period).
Sunday, April 7, 2013
10 things i learnt this weekend
1. We had a couple come look at our condo on Friday afternoon (actually they came by twice). Once, by themselves. Then a little later on, they came with their realtor. Sweet couple! And we have common friends. Such a small world!
2. We've gone back and forth back and forth all weekend (with this couple) coming up with numbers that we both agree on. Selling a house/condo is very stressful. haha! And not a good situation for someone who doesn't have the greatest patience (that'd be me)! haha!
3. After wheeling and dealing the last 2 days....guess what!! After just a little over a week on the market...our condo is SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! This is such a relief!
4. Josh goes tomorrow to look at and sign the contract. All I know is we have to be out of our condo by May 31. Eeeeeeeeks! So much going on in the next month, and now this on top of it! Not that I'm complaining. :)
5. Ella Jane is smiling, giggling, and trying her best to talk more than ever! There is seriously nothing greater in this whole world than hearing your child giggle!
6. Nana aka "my mom" has Ella Jane loving Mickey Mouse already. haha! She gets in a dead stare when Mickey Mouse is on TV. It's hilarious.
7. Josh and I have re-found our love for True Blood. It's definitely not a family tv show (which is the bad part)! But we had a little marathon this weekend, and now we are hooked again.
8. My post-pregancy diet starts TOMORROW! So not looking forward to this. But summer calls.
9. Mission: Find a House, also starts tomorrow.
10. Ella Jane will be 3 months old in 2 days! Where does the time go? Seriously!
2. We've gone back and forth back and forth all weekend (with this couple) coming up with numbers that we both agree on. Selling a house/condo is very stressful. haha! And not a good situation for someone who doesn't have the greatest patience (that'd be me)! haha!
3. After wheeling and dealing the last 2 days....guess what!! After just a little over a week on the market...our condo is SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! This is such a relief!
4. Josh goes tomorrow to look at and sign the contract. All I know is we have to be out of our condo by May 31. Eeeeeeeeks! So much going on in the next month, and now this on top of it! Not that I'm complaining. :)
5. Ella Jane is smiling, giggling, and trying her best to talk more than ever! There is seriously nothing greater in this whole world than hearing your child giggle!
6. Nana aka "my mom" has Ella Jane loving Mickey Mouse already. haha! She gets in a dead stare when Mickey Mouse is on TV. It's hilarious.
7. Josh and I have re-found our love for True Blood. It's definitely not a family tv show (which is the bad part)! But we had a little marathon this weekend, and now we are hooked again.
8. My post-pregancy diet starts TOMORROW! So not looking forward to this. But summer calls.
9. Mission: Find a House, also starts tomorrow.
10. Ella Jane will be 3 months old in 2 days! Where does the time go? Seriously!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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