So after unpacking, organizing, and repacking most of my stuff at school and at home, Tyler and I decided to make an offer on a house this week. The sellers accepted and we close on October 30! We looked at this house online some time ago, decided it was out of our price range and did not meet our "land requirement" at the time. After looking at several other houses - and learning that the seller's had seriously reduced their asking price - we decided we should buy it. It is in the most ideal location for us. My drive to work will be about 25 minutes, while Tyler's only increases to about 10-15 minutes. And, as Tyler's Uncle Cedric pointed out today, I do not have to stop at a single stoplight! The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a fantastic kitchen, a finished walkout basement, and it is on 3.5 acres - enough for a garden, chickens, some beehives and maybe one day some sheep (or alpacas?)! We feel very lucky to have found this and are excited to have a place large enough to have people over!
We were super busy taking care of things with the house this week, but we also realized that our summer vacation was almost over and we hadn't done many fun things at home... so we went fishing and canoe-ing (spell check won't tell me how to spell it!) this week, and spent some time today celebrating Tyler's Grammie's 78th birthday at Shadow lake!
I'm not sure why, but Fred was barking at the foam that had gathered in the water!
Learning the difference between a brook trout and a salmon before tossing him back in.
I did a little fishing, but didn't catch anything...
Yesterday we canoed part of the Clyde River.
Trying to get a picture of all of us. Not sure what Tyler and Fred are looking at!
We did about 2 hours on the river, but it would be great to do the 4 hour trip in the fall.
I swear I really did help Tyler paddle!
We let Fred swim... he doesn't like it.
Wet dog!
Tyler did not paddle like this, but was contemplating jumping in.
When we got home Donna was about to go for a swim while Tom kayaked... so Fred joined him!
Fred's "friend" Willow. He likes her, but she does not like him!
I don't know???
This pic is completely random, but Tyler made a sculpture out of our drying dishes:
And last night's sunset over the lake. Ahhhh.....
Finally! :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love the house and can't wait to see it in person. It was fun to visit with you today at Shadow Lake. I may not see you again before school starts, so, "Break a Leg!"
Enjoy your last week or so of summer vaca.
Love,
Sandy
The house is beautiful. I love the windows in the livingroom. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to finally meet Fred in person yesterday at Shadow Lake. He's cute.
Hi Aimee!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Sandy's blog. I am so happy as I got to see your new house which is incredible! I am so happy for you and Tyler. What a wonderful spot that will be for you both!
P.S. I bet friend will like it, too!
Lisa Alexander Rothman
We hate that you own a house and we don't. This makes us very jealous and depresses us. However, we did swim in the Mediterranean this morning. It is small consolation.
ReplyDeleteLove, your aunt and uncle in France
Your new house reminds me of Susie's house...it really looks so nice. Congratulations!! It was fun to meet Fred in person at Mom's birthday party.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can beat those sunsets at the lake.
I loved the river photos.
Enjoy this last week before school!!
SAM