House Thoughts

We've been in our house for four days now and we are loving every minute of it. Our families came up all weekend and were unpacking machines. We would still be completely buried if they hadn't come up. Dad had the garage organized in about 10 minutes and our Moms, Meemaw, and Leanna took over the kitchen.

A few highlights from our recently acquired homeowner status:

1. We had to mow the lawn on day 1. I think the previous owners stopped mowing it the second we went under contract because it was about 8 inches long. We had to borrow Alexander and Holly's mower and it kept cutting out because the long grass was jamming it. It's under control now though and our reel mower just came in the mail!

2. We have met some of the neighbors and they are all very nice and very welcoming. Funny story...we're standing in the cul-de-sac talking to the neighbors and her first grader is bouncing on his pogo stick. He just blurts out: "Are you going to make babies?" Derrick and I just stared at him and didn't know what to say. I think we've disappointed all the neighborhood kids by not bringing any kids for them to play with :)

3. The front porch is amazing!! A front porch was never anything that was important to me. I have always wanted at least a stoop or steps leading up the front door. I think this is because my dad and I used to sit on the front stoop and through the ball to our dog Bear and I always loved that. This house has steps to sit on to throw the ball for Crosby but also has a huge front porch! Our friend Holly texted me last week about some wicker furniture her neighbor was trying to get rid of for a steal so my Dad and Mom stopped and picked it up on their way up here on Friday. It is amazing! We were out on the front porch all weekend!

 
4. We've already had to call out the gas company for a gas leak. We shut off the pilot light to the gas fireplace and I could still smell gas. They came out within the hour and found a gas leak but he said it was a really easy fix. Right now it's just turned off and we just have to tighten a few nuts and we should be good to go!

5. Having a yard is awesome! I know yard work is going to be a pain sometimes but it is so great to be able to play with Crosby at our own house. No more having to make a plan on how to tire her out that day. We can just sit on our front porch or a back deck and throw with her. She loves it!

I've gone around and taken photos of all of our rooms as they look right now and intend to post them on here so we can see how they evolve over the years! We're heading to Lowe's and Best Buy tonight to do some house shopping....Derrick has his eye on a TV for the bonus room and we need some Lowes stuff for the yard. Should be fun!