Moving Along

We are moving along on the house. We started escrow a few days ago and DH and I spent last Saturday going through our house and getting rid of stuff. We took an entire car full of stuff to donate after we were done and we're still not finished. I love clearing out the clutter. I also packed up the first box that day too. That means a lot of my craft stuff is in a box for the foreseeable future. We are getting really excited about this move.

Moving Along

Over the last week or so we've done a few things to get ready for moving.  I went through my craft room last week and moved a ton of stuff out of it.  All stuff that I'm putting in the garage sale pile.  I'm glad we're finally going to get rid of some stuff.  Now I just need to get DH to go through his office. 

Also, I've been pretty sick.  The doctor thinks it's my gallbladder, but we spent the morning in the ER and they didn't think that was it.  They gave me some medication so I'm feeling quite a bit better now, but I think it's starting to wear off.  But I go back for another appointment on Monday and I'm really happy about that since it means we might finally have an answer. 

In the last week we also signed some paperwork so we could start moving on our loan and get that approved.  That was exciting because it means we're really buying a house.  We're also looking at a closing date of September 2nd, which is a few weeks earlier than we thought we'd be closing.  I can't wait to move. 

It's starting to feel like we really are buying a house.  Now we just need to get back in there and do a couple inspections.  I'm really looking forward to moving into our new house and turning it into our own space.  I'm also looking forward to having some color on the walls.  We've lived with white walls for so long and I'm looking forward to being able to change that. 

So that's all for the update.  Still no crafty projects, but in the next month or so we should be starting some work on the house. 

We Got It!

I got a text message from our real estate agent yesterday that we got the house!  DH and I are extremely excited.  We're waiting on the official approval letter and the final agreement from the current owners' second mortgage company, but that should all come soon and then we'll start escrow.  It looks like we'll get our keys and move in sometime in mid-September.  I can't wait to make it our own. 

A Mini-Trip

On Saturday DH and I got up early and we both had the urge to go somewhere, even if it was just for a day.  So we talked while we got ready and eventually decided to head to the beach.  He wanted to play with his metal-detector and I wanted to read a book on the beach.  It took us forever to get there because there was so much traffic and our GPS took us in the most roundabout way possible, but we made it.  While I read I saw I seal playing in the waves.  If I'd had a camera on me I would have taken a picture because he kept popping up really close to us.  Then, in the parking lot we saw one in a pond where they dock the boats.  He was playing too.  We also saw a tiny bunny.  It was cold and windy, but still so nice to just get away for a day.  Before we left, we stopped at one of our favorite restaurants and got clam chowder bread bowls.  It was a wonderful day. 

I have no house updates though.  We are still waiting and it sucks.  If they'd approved it right away we'd be moving in a couple weeks.  At this point we're looking at mid-September at the earliest.  I suppose the one upside is that it will probably be the first time we've moved when it wasn't 100 degrees out.  I'm just hoping to avoid rain. 

Crafter's Block

Crafter's block can be a thing, right?  I think I have it.  I have the desire to be crafty and make something, but I feel like I'm lacking inspiration.  It probably doesn't help that everything I find that I want to make is either for the home or for a baby.  We still haven't heard about our house (although our real estate agent thinks it will be soon) and I'm not pregnant yet so I feel strange working on projects in either of those categories.  I think I might buy some fabric so I can finally start working on a quilt that was supposed to be for our bed until we upgraded and got a giant bed.  I don't feel confident enough to make a king size quilt at this point.  I also feel like I should probably finish the quilt for DH's new cousin (who got here almost 2 months ago) before I start another project.  I have a recipe to post soon, and hopefully I'll find a fun project to work on soon. 

Happy Belated 4th

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.  I had to work for the first part of the day, but DH and I had a great afternoon with family and fireworks.  We are still waiting for word on the house we want, but it sounds like it should be coming soon.  I'm really hoping for some good news soon.  Our neighbors have been extra irritating lately so we're really looking forward to moving to a quieter neighborhood.  We also have plans for lots of projects when we move in so I'll be sharing those.  I think tomorrow might finally involve some craft projects that I can share.  I'm looking forward to getting some stuff done soon. 

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to my wonderful husband!  I am so lucky to have him in my life. 

Since this mostly ends the craziness of June (it'll last until the 4th though), I might actually be able to be back here soon and have something to post other than an update.  Maybe even something I've made.  I've got an itch to be crafty and make something. 

An Update

We had my birthday party last weekend with a bunch of family over.  I got some awesome gifts (including a sewing book that I'm really excited to use to make a new purse) and got to spend time with family, including my brother-in-law's new girlfriend. 

We also found out that our offer on the house got rejected, but we decided to meet the bank at what they wanted (since they weren't willing to take anything else) and we're waiting on final word that we got the house, but it's pretty much good to go.  I can't wait.  DH and I keep thinking about the house and all the projects we want to do once we move in.  I'll share pictures once it's officially ours. 

Also, DH's cousin finally had her baby, but I still haven't finished the baby quilt.  The binding hates me so it's sort of been sitting in a corner waiting for me to try again. 

This is the busiest month of the entire year for us so I may not have projects to share for a while.  I keep thinking I'll have time and then stupid things like laundry get in the way. 

My birthday!

Yesterday was my birthday.  While I wasn't expecting it to be too thrilling because I had to work and we are planning to have family over on Saturday to celebrate, DH put a lot of effort into it and made me feel really special. 

I got off work late (I work swing shift) so we only had a couple hours together.  I had requested a tri-tip sandwich from our local BBQ place, but they were closed when DH tried to go.  So he went to a nice restaurant in town and convinced them to make a tri-tip sandwich, even though it's not on their menu.  He also bought me some super chocolate ice cream (I don't remember what it's called, but it was awesome) and a cake from the bakery.  It was a lemon blueberry cake on bottom with lemon cheesecake on top.  It might be the best thing I've ever eaten. 

I also got to open my present, which was a brand new ipod touch.  I've never had a new ipod before (always got them used from my dad) and he had it engraved.  He knew my old one kept freezing and it was making me crazy. 

I also brought some cupcakes into work.  I didn't take pictures because they were very plain and I was running late.  Everyone was really nice (I think it was because I loaded them with sugar). 

So overall I had a great birthday.  And I still get to celebrate more because DH took tomorrow off so we can do something fun together and I get to see family on Saturday.  Now I just have to figure out what to get DH since his birthday is only 2 weeks away. 

Catching up

It's been a while since I posted so I thought I'd give a little update.  I haven't had a moment to blog lately because things have gotten hectic.  My schedule got switched to full-time, which I am really excited about, but it means less time at home to do fun projects.  Also, we put an offer on a house and we've been dealing with that craziness (still waiting on a reply from the bank). 

Last Friday my MIL and I went to a couple fabric stores so she could try to find some fabric to make curtains.  I explored the fun gadgets they had and came home with a couple things that I'm excited to play with.  Hopefully I'll get the chance soon.  I also saw a purse pattern there that I loved, but I'm cheap and realized I could easily make my own without the pattern so I have that project in mind now. 

Also, the countdown is on for my birthday.  It's on Wednesday and I'm excited.  DH ordered my present last night (but I don't know what it is) and I'm planning to make some cupcakes for work that day.  I haven't decided on the flavor, but I'll share them once they're done. 

I'm really hoping to have some time to craft so that I can actually share some stuff on here soon.