So, almost 2 months ago (wow has it already been that long!) we bought a house and moved.  We had been looking for about a year.    Many offers were placed but non came through.  Most common was for us to find a place we loved and place our offer only to find out that another offer had been accepted just minutes prior.  If you needed your place sold just invite us over and it would sell…to someone else.  Next most common reason was the inspection report.  We conducted a total of 4 house inspections (anyone need a great inspector ?)  Yep, in this down economy we were doing our part to keep him in business.  Apparently, we had a knack for picking the most, shall we say, interesting houses.  Our inspector probably cringed a little each time we called him. 

But we finally found a house.  We double checked to make sure there were no other offers and the inspection passed with flying colors.  Now we are moved in and mostly settled except for the list of things we want to do to the house.  Most everything is cosmetic and adding our own preference and style to the house.  We are so blessed to have found a house that doesn’t NEED work. 

Here is the front of the house.  One thing I love is that all entrances to the house are covered.  No more standing in the rain holding children while trying to unlock the door.

And the back of the house.  Again, large, covered porch.  We have been using the grill so much already.  Rain or shine you can stand out there and grill away.  I was grilling in a hail storm the other day.  Crazy as it was to have a hail storm in May!

And the view from the back porch.  Greg put together this awesome playground from two that we had.  The kids have had so much fun on it already and I love having it.  There is a small shed to the left and some covered areas to the right where the lawn movers and chickens are housed (not together 🙂  Also, on the right are various fruit trees.  The row of Christmas trees in the back divide the property.  This is what we can see from the house but the pigs and future farm animals are  blocked from view (something I love).

 And just because these were so cute here are some pictures of what the kids did at the old house to keep themselves entertained while we were packing.   

We are back online.  The charger has been found and a card reader for the camera purchased (the cord is still MIA).  Just a quick post to let you know we are still alive and busy.  The most recent change is PIGGIES!  Or as one person lovingly called them, mobile pork chops.  Just 3 days ago we brought home 2 little piggies. 

On the left we have Barbie Q and on the right Saucy. 

They have been enjoying the wide open enclosures.  Their life thus far has been lived in a barn.  They have been rooting around like crazy finding all sorts of goodies to eat. 

And I don’t know about the saying curiosity killed the cat.  Pigs are very curious.  And not only do they want to check out the new things they will try to eat it.  We used some recycled (and free!) boards for their house which had some nylon straps attached to it.  Upon inspection they had to try to eat the straps. 

Happy Monday!

So, I know I am suppose to be back on the postings now but the hunt for the camera charger and cord to hook up to the computer is still in full swing.  We know that as soon as we buy a new one we will find the old but we may have to just do it.  Right now the battery light on the camera is flashing at me.  I quick turn it on, take the shot and turn it off.  I have no idea if they are turning out right.  It’s almost like using a 35mm again.  It just isn’t as exciting to post without pictures.  Especially since we have so many new things to show! 

We are thoroughly enjoying our new house.  We have been unpacking, gardening, unpacking, playing, unpacking, chasing chickens, oh! and unpacking.  I’ll have to come back to the chickens in another post.  They really do cause their share of problems don’t they.  That is about it for now.  Just letting you know we are still alive around here.  The first camping trip of the year is just days away and my to do list keeps growing.  The camera WILL be in working order by then…at least I hope so.

We are back online after two whole weeks of being offline.  Well, it is safe to say that we are happy to have our own home (or at least renting with benefits) 🙂  Praise the Lord!!  We are now back online too.  Can you tell that I was having some Internet withdrawal issues.

ANYWAY!!  This is our new place..

Sorry this is the only picture I have as of now I am sure my wonderful wife will be sharing more as time goes on. We are still unpacking the house and getting settled in so got to run.  Take care and God bless!!

Greg T

Hey everyone we will be offline for awhile until we get comcast to come out a hook up our internet.   Plus we got a ton of unpacking to do at our new place.

Take care,

Greg T

Zoe is always full of surprises.  She doesn’t want to hold still too long (or keep her face from getting silly) for me to get a good picture.  Especially when I don’t have a clue about my camera settings.   So, we end up with a lot of interesting shots.  I am so thankful for digital!  But, just the other day we got this picture and I do believe it is a new favorite.  It only took 2 tries!

But I don’t know.  Color or B & W.

And in with the new!  We are lovin’ it!  I mean really…whats not to love.  Latte anyone?