Moving Recap

Looking back our long moving weekend was hilarious. Not much went as planned, but, hey, we are here right? 

Thursday morning was incredibly exciting. We drove up to the north side, ate breakfast at McDonald's, and signed an incredibly large stack of paperwork.

After we got our keys Seth had to sprint home to collect our couches that were being delivered early (how convenient...they changed the delivery time to before we even had our keys!) Thankfully Seth had his friend sit outside our house and hang out by the furniture so they could still deliver it. 

Unfortunately, I had to go to work and a simple and short day turned into a chaotic and busy one. But it kept me busy and kept me from moving boxes in the 100+ degree weather. Did I mention yet that this was one of the hottest days of the year? 

(don't worry...he is fine :)

By Thursday evening we had our apartment furniture and boxes in the house and we made our way up to Seth's brother's house to grab the rest of our things. We were able to get everything moved and at the house by 2am Friday morning (woo hoo for only getting a uhaul for one day). 

Tina, our cat made the move Thursday as well. Also two of my three rugs came that day.

Friday morning was surreal. I took a picture of my feet that first morning in our house. So thankful. 

We moved more boxes, but really we all just needed to recover from the incredibly tiring and hot day yesterday. It was this morning that we learned that we would not have hot water until the following Friday. Bummmmmmer. But we just kind of took it easy and took things in.

Around 4:00 the real excitement started. We had one more load of things to unload from a trailer and we rushed to do it before the storm came. As soon as we finished unloading the trailer we watched our neighbors lawn furniture fly through the air. The storm came so quickly and hit hard. A piece of our roof flew off (thanks for the housewarming gift!) and our power was out within a few minutes.

After the storm passed we went and picked up some dinner and made a run to the hardware store. By 10pm our lights were back on.  2 reasons why we are incredibly thankful for this 1. we had one candle, no cell phone power, and we were walking around a new house filled with boxes and 2. central Ohio was hit so hard by this storm that it was projected that it might be a week before everyone had there power back. So we couldn't complain.

Saturday my mom came and took care of the crazy, overwhelming kitchen area. I am so thankful for you mom! And then Seth's entire family ended up at our house (as his brother still didn't have power). But it was so much fun having a place where we could all be and we had plenty of helpers!

Sunday evening we lost our power again in a second storm! 

Boo!!!! This time it was out around 24 hours. 

All in all, it really was a great weekend.
We had plenty of time and love from family and honestly that was my favorite part.

Just a quick update

WE ARE HERE!

 

This past week has been wonderful, hard work, and a blur but we feel incredibly blessed. I just opened up my computer for the first time this morning and thought I would share a few quick pictures. Some stories from the long weekend will come later. 

Yesterday was also our third anniversary! 

July 3rd will always be one of our favorite days and  yesterday was a perfect mix of wonderful. We started the day lounging in our new home, then went to the Movie Tavern (where we enjoyed a good lunch and The Amazing Spiderman in 3D), and then took naps before we ate at Smokey Bones and watched Netflix movies. It was a full day of cuddling.

Taking a deep breath

It's official! The loan is closed and we sign in 3 days!

We walked around the house today after work for the final walk through and I'm pretty confident I haven't been this excited in a long time. I practically jumped and ran through the house. 

We measured again for those pretty rugs to make sure they will fit and measured other odds and ends. I also noticed that our first level ceilings are really tall and our great room/living room is very very very tall (I jokingly told Seth we should put a a basketball hoop in this room. Good luck painting, hun! :)

Now we just have a long moving weekend ahead of us!

Thursday: Signing the Contracts. Moving everything from our one bedroom apt. to the house (also our internet, sectional, and refrigerator are all being delivered this day- Seth is not messing around with this stuff...he is ready to be there!)

Friday: with the help of family, loading up all of our boxed up belongings and furniture that have sat for a year in Seth's brother's basement

Saturday: Unloading and unpacking with family

Sunday-Wednesday: watering our sad, dehydrated grass, trimming bushes, getting everything in its place and making it ours.

oh happy day!

let the furnishing begin!

 Well, we have had a productive week and have now successfully purchased that beautiful sectional and luxurious refrigerator. But, as of one hour ago, I'm more excited about what I purchased this evening on Rugs USA. 

You guessed it....rugs!

With such large spaces in Timber I assumed that a cheap, DIY rug was our only logical option, but the sale going on at rugsusa.com almost made me pee my pants. 

75% off summer sale. 

I just purchased these beauties

 we got this rug for our living room in the 8x11 size

$932.00 $233.00!

 this rug was pruchased for our entry way (at least that's what I've got my mind set on)

$426.00 $106.50 for a 5x8 size!

and just for the fun of it and because I can't control myself with this kind of price, this rug will be perfect for one of the hallways or even possibly the kitchen.

$219.00 $54.75

Aren't they lovely!?

We feel really good about these selections. We have measured these rooms and already discussed the sizes of rugs we want and Polyvore has helped with making sure it will look great.

Best yet is that they will be delivered within the first few days of living there and there is a 30 day return policy (should anything not work out).

So here are two mood boards:

 
 

to sit and stay for awhile

Buying a house is seriously a really fun time. Of course you can hit a few road blocks and bumps, but we have been smooth sailing so far! Our loan will be officially closed within the next few days and we will start purchasing some key beginning items for our home.

First on our shopping list for Timber is 'Evan' (hello, super cute, comfy, modern, affordable sectional) from Macy's.

Second, a refrigerator with more shelves than I will ever know what to do with and a light that makes us go "ewww....ahhh" every time we open the doors. 

Third, is my first DIY project for the new home. I have been set on getting a large navy rug for our living room and this just seems like our best option for now. I have been talking about painting a rug for 2 years now and I plan on doing this during my vacation the first week in July! 

found on Pinterest from the blog: Pudel-design

And strangely, I'm almost equally excited about buying a lawn mower, screen door, paint, and mulch. So weird, right?

We have a closing date!

June 28th can't come soon enough. We drive by "Timber" many times a week and I'm sure the neighbors have us figured out. Although, it doesn't seem real yet that this beautiful home could finally ours (to be fair sometimes the mound of paperwork and details are hard to look past).

The day we put the offer in was a whirlwind. We met with our realtor and signed a stack of papers and left knowing at our bid would be received that next morning (this home is corporate owned so we are working with 9-5 weekday hours). By 9am that next morning there was a counter offer and we said a quick prayer and offered our final and best amount for the home. By 1pm, my husband called to tell me the good news that they accepted our offer! Since that time we have been pricing screen doors, refrigerators, and other household appliances, meeting with hour loan officers, making phone calls regarding insurances and home inspections, and dreaming up what it could possibly feel like that first night in the home. It's been good :)

My mind is going nuts over paint colors and design ideas for the home. I've got all sorts of fun stripes and stencil ideas for the closets and laundry rooms and warm color palettes for the rest of the home. June 28th will be here before we know it! Prayers that the rest of this process goes as planned!

Progress!

It's been awhile since an update, but the road to home ownership was stalled out for awhile.

Our family has been suffering as we lost a dear loved one in an auto accident last month. Words cannot describe the deep grief, disappointment, confusion, and loss we have felt. My heart continues to hurt and we are reminded to take life one day at a time and to constantly be living with intention and walking in love. My step-father was the only father figure I knew and I am trying to cling to the memories and opportunity to have him in my life even if it were just for a short time. It just hurts...

 

But we are trying to move on and get back to our lives the best we can. Our good news that my husband and I have taken the first step towards getting our home and we are officially pre-approved! Meeting with a lender was a little intimidating, but it was an awesome experience and we were approved for just the amount we had prayed for. 

But the really exciting news is that we will be placing an offer tomorrow on an incredible home! We have spent the past few weeks in deep prayer over this home and with the confirmation of the peace that God provides and the support of our families, we feel that we are just going to go for it! Things are still up in the air. Our offers might not be accepted, but we are just plain-stinkin-excited. 

Here is a teaser: We will call her Timber.

 (as for the check list: She is a jackpot!)