IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

Well.... officially today - our house is sold!!! I can't believe it is REALLY happening - I have so wanted this and it is finally coming to pass.... we signed everything yesterday and the buyer signed it all today!! With that - they are suppose to dig the hole for our new house tomorrow... YEAH!!! Thank you God! So... I will show you a picture of what the lot looks like... although this picture was taken back in late April.... it still looks like this... but now I can update you with pics as progress is made!

This is the entrance to the new subdivision...

This is our lot...

What a BEAUTIFUL Day that the LORD has made!

OUR HOUSE SOLD TODAY!!!! Well.... we got a contract, we are all signed off.... we are waiting for closing .... which will be sometime next week!! It has been a whirlwind of a day... but I truly believe God had his hand in this one.... with that I will keep praying and ask you to do so also, that this all goes through nice and easy!!! YEAH!!

Frienemies.....

Nothing much to update you on..we did have a BIG baseball game on Wednesday night - it was against Colby's good friend Michael's team - this was the 4th time we played them this year - we had won 2 times - they won once.... but they did beat us again on Wednesday!! It was a close game.... but a bummer to lose!!! Colby had a hard time at first - but Michael will be playing Fall Ball on our team and I know that makes Colby super happy!


Also thought I would post this picture of Camryn and Faith - apparently there has been some confusion that a previous post was Faith - but that was her other friend Paige.... so this will help clear that up.... This picture of Faith and Camryn is my all time favorite!!!

and this is Camryn and Paige...

The house is back on the market... back on realtor.com and the sign is back in the yard.... I am not sure if this is an uphill or downhill part of this roller coaster!!! I am pleading with God that this house sells..... Thanks to all of you and your support! We are so lucky to have friends and family like you guys!

Make sure you check back after the weekend... hopefully a few good pics - maybe a story... but what happens in Memphis stays in Memphis!!!!
Happy Birthday Randy! Memphis ... Here we come!!

What a Day... or Month or 2....

Well - first I should start out that this might be a pretty negative post.... I am having a pity party for myself. Just to fill you in with the short...short..short version.... the buyer of our house... didn't get her loan. Thats what it all comes down too - although.... there is so much that goes along with it... lies, misrepresentation, and oh so much more. With that I am not sure where we go next. Well... I do know that we are going to be moving back into our house.. yes moving twice - but NOT into a new home... that stinks! We are pursing some legal action - as they have completely breached their contract.... but it still hurts... BAD! I will keep you updated if things change... on a brighter note - I do have the best husband in the world... as I got this e-mail from him first thing this morning...(Before the bad news later today)

Good morning, was thinking about you. If I hear anything today, I'll let you know.
If this doesn't work out, something else will. Everything happens for a reason.
Try to remember...no matter what happens with the house, we still have the important things.
Hang in there and I'll talk to you later.

I love you.

I know he is right - so I am trying hard to keep that in the forefront of my mind! But it is so hard to see that when its something you really want... I'm trying...

On to new topics....

Camryn is going to camp this week with Girl Scouts... she is there everyday from 8-3 -- its a nice break for me and she is having so much fun with it! I have a few pics of it that I will post later this week...

Colby played Jr Golf today... he is a 6 holer now.... and he shot 33 on six holes today... pretty good and this was his first day out there. He had fun and it was really fun watching - he is getting so grown up. He also had a baseball game tonight and they won 6-1 which is also exciting! He had a much better game than last time and the whole team looked awesome!

Well - I think that is it for now.... hope everyone else had a much better day - and I just pray tomorrow is better!!!

3 is a crowd!

Well....we still didn't get to close yesterday and with that we have 3 residences... The buyer is still waiting on some paper work and this time it wasn't cancelled until 25 minutes before our closing time.... we do have some penalties lined up and they were accepted so we are feeling that they do still want the house - the papers just need to be signed off on.... ugg!! Needless to say being at our place yesterday wasn't much fun!

With that - tonight I am going out with the girls!! I can't wait... Sex and the City Movie - here we come!! I can't wait to see it! I am a little scared being on line today for I might learn something about the movie that will spoil it! Out for a few drinks after that and boy am I looking forward to it! Dean went to play golf today... hoping that will help his stress load... and he will be playing tomorrow too!

The kids are doing well with the move - I think with it being summer we are going to be ok - so many things are going on - they are always out and about! Camryn did take a "swim" in the tub here at the villa today... it was pretty funny - she thought it was the greatest thing ever!


Well.... Happy Saturday - check back tomorrow for the movie review!

I'm Back.....

Just wanted to take a moment and let you know that I haven't forgotten about my new blog!! I actually really like doing it! With that said - let me give you a run down on what has been going on here.....last Friday we spent the day moving into our temporary place of residence (per Peggy! :)) Anyway - our phone, Internet and Dish were all turned off at the house that day. No closing on the house - as expected.. long story... we spent Friday night out with friends for an end of the year party... more moving on Saturday.... lunch with my sister and kids...Sunday we had more moving, BBQ ed with more friends and Monday we will say was the
FINAL moving day and Dean and Colby had a chance to play a little golf!! We are officially in the Villa (sorry Peggy!) After a few issues we finally got our phone and Internet up and running,which is why I haven't blogged, on Tuesday. Summer started off on Tuesday with football camp and bike rides, and we have even already had a birthday party, lunch with friends, days at friends houses.... and an afternoon at Six Flags with tons of friends.... needless to say we have been busy!! Should have more to update soon and will have pictures too.... and on a final note.... closing on house is now set for tomorrow.... PLEASE pray that goes well.... really just goes at all!

Schooools out for Summer!!

The Last Day of School 2008
Well today was the last day of school for my kids this year.... and it really brought about a lot of lasts here at our house!

It was the last time....

I woke my kids up in this house for school....
I made breakfast for the kids at this house for school...
I watched them get on the bus on our driveway (unless I am ooh so lucky again!)
They played at the bus stop with all their friends and neighbors....
The last day they were students at Eureka Elementary...
The last day Colby was in 3rd grade...
The last day Camryn was in Kindergarten.....
The last day I had to myself....
The last day Miss Kitty was their bus driver... thats a BIG woohoo to them!
The last day I will get to say I have a Kindergartner and a 3rd grader....

I guess this move is getting me a little sentimental! Change is good - its a new chapter in the big book of life.... Looking forward to a nice summer and having a little break from the daily grind of school...

Happy Summer!!

Living in a box...

This is a glimpse as to what things look like at our house right now! We are moving from our very first home, where we have been for 11 years! Dean and I had this house built in 1997 and have made some great memories here.... bringing home both of our children, making great friends and neighbors, and our very first home together. We close next week and have plans to live in a villa temporarily, just a few minutes away. Did I mention how hot my new landlord is?? He puts Mr. Roper to shame! Our new house is being built and won't be done until at least mid October..... which really means at least December! We are all excited.... well not the kids so much - as they will so miss their friends in our neighborhood... but we will be back to visit, besides this is like a new adventure!! "Make new friends, but keep the old".... isn't that how the song goes..... or my current theme song for us is.... "Living in a box...living, living in a cardboard box!" So this is moving week...