August 4

Well folks we've gone and done it now! We've joined the adult world of home ownership.  Actually all that we've really done so far is make an offer on the house pictured above.  We have appreciated and enjoyed reading all of your opinions here and on Facebook about which house we should choose.  Some of you are VERY opinionated!  In the end and after MUCH prayer we decided to go with the older home that we can pour some love into, not to mention sweat and money.  We've had fun dreaming about the possibilities.  I have grand ideas for the kitchen and a couple of the bathrooms.  We'll see if my ideas and our budget can come to an agreement.  No doubt, if we get the house, you will be able to follow the improvements right here on Lovin' Life At Home.  You may even be called upon for your invaluable opinions once again.  I know you have them so give 'em up!  Caitlin and Holly have seen the house (twice) but Abbie and Gracie have not.  We'll be taking them over (along with as many other family members who are willing to go) this afternoon to get a look.  They'll be fussing over who gets which bedroom in about 4 hours.  So far Holly likes the house and has an overall good attitude towards it.  Caitlin on the other hand has dug her heels in and has offered her dissenting opinion adamantly.  I'm praying that she will fall in love with it once it becomes home and that she'll get so attached that she'll never want to leave.  Stay tuned for an update on whether our offer will be accepted AND on the Abbie/Gracie vote.