Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
*gobble gobble*

(Zach bought this for me; we used it as the centerpiece today. Erin named it Gus the Gobble Turkey. :)

"Owl" [Our] Cottage

November 18, 2010

We got an apartment! We signed the lease today (Nov. 19th) after viewing it yesterday. Praise the Lord!!!
I am so glad they went with the other applicants on the original one we wanted because this one suits our personalities much better. :)
It is just darling. It is a duplex, but it doesn't feel like one: it has a lot of character, is surrounded by quiet woods, and up kept well.

[Photo from Larry Kelly and Associates]

You drive down a hill into the parking lot and cross the wooden walkway in the picture to enter the top floor. The front door opens into a spacious living room with a fireplace and French doors that open onto a little balcony overlooking the woods and ravine. There is a large kitchen with ALL appliances (We don't have to buy a fridge!) and a nice dining area with a window that also look out. On this floor is a utility room/pantry and a half bath.

[Photo from Larry Kelly and Associates]

[Photo from Larry Kelly and Associates]

Then you go down the stairs, which are wonderful in themselves. There is a large window in the stairwell, the one you can see in the picture, and beneath is is a mantel for pictures and knick-knacks. At the bottom of the stairs on the left is the smallest bedroom that we will also be using as an office/study like the current tenants. Next to that is a full bath and another bedroom. Then on the the right is the master bedroom with French doors opening onto a deck. There is also a master bath with a built-in vanity and linen closet in its entrance. It's pretty much perfect.



I think it should be called Owl Cottage. (There are decoy owls on the chimney and side of the house--very whimsical and Hogwartsean, eh?)

I have NEVER been THIS excited to move before! After the week of Thanksgiving, I'll be counting down the days. :)