Home Sweet Home { The Before }

This morning Michael and I closed on our very first home. It was a fantastic and scary feeling driving to the office! We spotted our keys in the middle of the table, when we arrived at the office, and my heart began thumping! I couldn’t believe that we were actually about to purchase a home. Insanity!

For such a huge purchase , it was such a simple procedure. Sign this and that and 100 more papers that all mean different things but look alike. We were very thankful for our relators that made everything go so smoothly!

We met the seller and her son. Very sweet lady. I couldn’t help but try to imagine what she was feeling selling her home of 52 years. It was a big day for her. She sold her home to us, and then later in the afternoon bought a condo very close to her old home. She promised she would be by to visit, and I really hope she does. I want her to know that we adore her home, and will take care of it.

I tried to smother my giddy excitement throughout the procedure but all I really wanted to do was jump up on the table and do a happy, my dream came true, dance.

I didnt.

I smiled and sat on my hands like a good girl should do.

At one point, our relator leaned over to me, and whispered, “Aren’t you just SO proud of him { meaning Michael } .

Yes yes I am. So proud of the hard worker and provider he is. But even more thankful to our ultimate provider, God, who made all this possible today. Both Michael and I are filled with so much thankfulness.

As soon as we got into the car, and shut the door Michael said, “Now you can scream! ” Doesn’t he know me through and through! I did. We hugged. It was a wonderful moment!

Now for a little picture tour. The before if you will. We have ALOT of plans and work ahead of us… I will try my best to document it all.

{ the quality of the photos are poor, and I forgot to take off my watermark- too tired to do anything about it- these will just have to suffice. }

Our Living room and front door.

Our window seat and view. My favorite feature of the home. It is such a lovely scene to look at!

My two year old, kept asking, “But Whyeee Mom.” when I would try to explain that this is now our new home. Poor thing was a bit confused.

Our kitchen.

Another view of our kitchen. I love that I have a sink window. It is perfect!

The eating area.

Mine and Michael’s room .

Caleb’s room. Originally we had planned to put the girls in here, but realized today that it wouldn’t be big enough for them to share. Both Caleb and Bella were upset that we changed things up on them, but I know in the end they will be happy.

The girl’s room.

 

Ok. So about twenty minutes after being in the house this afternoon. We got to work.

And pulled up carpet to reveal beautiful hardwood.

In the livingroom.

In our bedroom!

In Caleb’s room!

In the girl’s room!

The girl’s room at one time used to be a diningroom. So at one point the first owners had put tile down over the hardwood. Whyeee? So now we { or rather Michael } is left with this mess. Fun.

We also started the process of dismantling the cabinets so we can paint them. It is a big job! These photos make me laugh so hard, because leave it to us to tear into the house just hours after purchasing it!

I also just realized that I never took any photos of the outside of the house! I will try to tomorrow!

We planned on getting more done tonight. But the kids were done after only being there for an hour. It was a big day for them, bigger than I think Michael and I realized. They all had a really hard time handling their emotions. So we came home, took baths, and put them to bed. The next few days will be long for them, but I am so thankful for our group of friends that are helping us with the house, and with taking care of them. I know they are in good hands.

I am feeling exhaustedly happy. Trying to soak these moments in. It was such a special day! Thanks for sharing it with us!