Yeah, there is plenty to say since last July, but I don't want to make a totally random list of updates so I'll just say: We Love our new house.
It's perfect. Lucky for me, Jeff was ready to jump on it and make an offer within hours of seeing it. I was being hesitant out of being exciting to shop around, but even on my list I knew it was exactly what we wanted. And it always seemed ridiculously well-priced, although I don't think anyone told us that it was, necessarily.
So out of our priorities?
#1 somewhere for Jeff's tools and junk....check.....
#2 2 bedrooms, preferably better suited for a baby bedroom....check!
#3 office space...check
#4 storage spaces.....double check
#5 convenient litter box spots......check
perks:
fireplace
beautiful garden and yard
that storage space is a two car garage
updates, updates, updates
I've already accepted that the next place we live will not be as nice as this one. Even if we don't leave Louisville for residency, we would still need more space in 3 1/2 years (wow, the countdown to the last graduation has begun!) for baby #2 (yes, we still plan on doing that).
I obviously need some pictures to exemplify our pride, but I can't say I've assembled a collection. Something to do next time the house is well-groomed.
For now, here are some baby photos in each place of the house...except the bedroom and laundry room.
still new Garage for our 2 and a half cars
Bathroom with a big tub that actually has jets in it. Remodeling this room. It was yellow, is now blue, and the wood trim will eventually be white.
Family room with a gas fire place and cathedral ceiling, lots of flood lights (is that the right name...)
Baby's bedroom. Previously shades of pink (which was not obvious until you took a close look), now winnie the pooh green. Still needs its second coat, eventually. Carpet needs to be replaced. Cute and little, should be just enough room for baby the next few years.
Front yard. Entire property fenced in, even with the inconvenience of no back gate (just the garage).
"Dining room," although with carpet and 5 doorways it is probably more appropriate as the office and fish room.
Backyard. Fenced in on both sides, with a red fence on one side. I think the color and style is pretty, but it is rotten and will need to be replaced. A project I wouldn't mind taking on. Also a great back deck, just the right size for us. Lots of garden back here that I hope I can maintain.
Kitchen. Updated new probably 15 years ago. Cabinets still look great and appliances are pretty nice compared to the Preston house. There are great skylights in here. Lots of timers and clocks, goody! Hoping to replace the linoleum in here and the bathroom.
And the cherry on top. Not just any playground, a baby playground steps away. Love thinking about how we'll be going there so often in the next few years.
