Monday, March 9, 2009

we moved again...

but this time it was 2 miles instead of 800:) 

here's the story...

Back in October we came to Hohenwald for Keith's interview and our first visit. As we were driving around, we came upon this CUTE little street...
Mindy: Oh my goodness, I LOVE this street!
Keith: Yeah, it looks nice, but there aren't any houses for sale.
Mindy: Look at the cute matching tree in front of every house.
Keith: Ummhumm
Mindy: Couldn't you just imagine trick or treating and Christmas caroling down this street with our children some day:)
Keith: You're weird.

Back in Abilene, after deciding to take the position and move to Hohenwald, we began looking at houses for sale online, and I was crossing my fingers, that something would open up on "that street that I love." And eventually one did, in early December, about a month before moving, we hit the road headed for Hohenwald in search of a house. We looked at several houses, including the one on that street, but it just wasn't what we were looking for, however, while we were looking, I couldn't help but notice the *oh so cute* house next door that had some sort of sign in the yard, but it wasn't a for sale sign, and it appeared to be vacant. I kept it in mind, even though we'd never seen the inside and didn't know much about it. During all of this looking, our house in Abilene hadn't sold, but we knew we had to find somewhere to park the UHaul in January. After sharing this with our new elders, one of them had an empty rental house they graciously let us stay in while we transitioned, waited to sell in Abilene, and took our time finding the right house to buy here. We were and are very thankful for that! Three months later, our house in Abilene still hasn't sold, but, remember that *oh so cute* house on "that street that I love"? It was for sale....and the owner is letting us lease it for now, and will put our rent money towards the price of the house when we sell in Abilene! Oh yeah, and somewhere along the way we saw the inside and loved it as much as the outside:) So, a week and a half ago, we packed it all up and moved again! Without further ado, here is "that street that I love" last week. Yes sir, that's right. On Sunday morning, March 1st, we woke up to 6 inches of SNOW and it was BEAUTIFUL! (and of course that meant NO SCHOOL on Monday, perfect for sleeping in, breakfast date, and unpacking!)

And here is our street this afternoon! This weekend spring sprung! Temperatures made it up to the mid-seventies and our Bradford pear trees bloomed! Aren't they pretty:)
our house on March 1, 2009
our house on March 9, 2009

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Edgefield is pretty with and without snow!! Can't wait to see your new house! :) Love you!!!

Allison Connor said...

What a cute house! I love it and love bradford pear trees (that is what we have in our front yard too!) they are so pretty! Congratulations! I hope the Abilene house sells soon!

Jacquie said...

Ok, I can't believe y'all moved! I love the house, trees, street, everything! Can't wait to see it in person!

Resa said...

So Cute! I love those kinds of houses! We are not coming to Makin' Music b/c my little bro is graduating this year and we will be coming for graduation - sometime in May...

Leah said...

That is great! I will be praying for that Abilene house to sell. I know how tough it is and it is not something I want to revist. The new house is super cute!

Unknown said...

It is a really cute street and house. So glad you are getting to lease/purchase it. Moving this time was worth it to have the house you wanted.
Miss you,

jennifer said...

How exciting! You have been busy! Hope the Abilene house sells soon!