Breathe.........

That is what I keep reminding myself!!! Here is a quick update of live over that last month plus.....

We didn't end up getting the house as mentioned before... roof needed to be replaced as condition of the loan, seller refused to pay for any of it, so we refused as well, LOL. We have an offer on a different house (a MUCH better house... as faint would have it, this one could cost us less money and is bigger and better in a lot of ways). All we need for this house is for the bank who the seller financed to approve our offer (the seller has been trying to sell for a long time and we suspect he is almost to the point of foreclosure). Waiting on a bank takes time of course, but if all is well... we will close on November 15th, just in time for Thanksgiving. I am being MUCH more laid back with this house.. fully knowing that there are some things out of our control. My mom along with myself have a very good feeling about this one (which I never really had about that last one), but we will see. Here is a picture of the house....



We all returned from our trip to California safe and sound. My mom, myself and Kaya returned on 10/15 and Mark returned from Reno on 10/18. We had a little birthday party for Kaya on 10/19. We went to the pumpkin patch on 10/20 which both Grandma and Kaya loved!! Grandma had to leave on 10/23 (sad for all of us!) and Mark was traveling last week as well. He got home on 10/26 late and is home for awhile! Actually his boss has decided that there might be very little traveling before the end of the year!!! I have to thank his boss later, LOL. Last week was week #7 of him being gone every week except for one week in that seven weeks! Phew... I think that is a bit much! The funny thing of course... is that he NEVER travelled in the past, LOL. After things are going smoothly in Reno, he will travel very little. Oh, Mark's promotion.. yes, he is now the Training Supervisor... which means more responsibility, people to supervise (lol) and more money! That last part is the best plus in our eyes! We get this house bought and get through Christmas... and then we can seriously talk about me not working full time! That is music to my ears.

Not to forget about hearing little Lovell #2's heart beat on 10/19. Grandma, Mark and Kaya joined me for my second OB visit. The little guy/girl has a good strong heart beat!! So far, it is in the 150's..... so the speculation is that he is a boy, LOL. But then time will tell... all will have to wait until April!!!

Well... I am loving the awesome fall weather!! I do not have a ton of fall decorations out as we are moving/not moving. The garage is in total disarray, but I know there is an end to all of this... we will get the right house for us soon, have no fear. This coming week will be one where Mark and I will have to remember what it is like to live together again, LOL. Honestly, I am looking forward to that... looking forward to get moved.... just looking forward to all that is to come!! Peace and Hugs to All!