I had an amazing childhood. My parents worked in American International schools and I got to live in many different parts of the world. I loved moving from country to country, meeting interesting people, experiencing unique cultures, customs and foods, but there was always a part of me that wished we could have stayed put for a while, built roots and had a home base.
And this house?
This is the house I wish I had grown up in.
This is the house that my husband and I will raise our family in.
This house is almost ours.
After eight l o n g months, our days of apartment living are finally coming to an end!!
Our new home has four bedrooms, including an in-law suite (!), three bathrooms, one of which is a Jack and Jill bathroom that I have always dreamed of, a gorgeous walk-in closet, a custom dog run for Charlie Pasta, a nice size yard and is back in the neighborhood we want to be in. Time for us to payback on play dates, dinners and holiday gatherings!
We are so excited, grateful and relieved we found something just in time for baby girl’s arrival.
The next few weeks are going to be crazy busy with packing, unpacking, decorating for the holidays, gearing up for baby and making this house our home. I can’t wait!!
Day 4: There are many, many things I won’t miss about apartment life, but topping the list is not having an assigned parking spot. I will not miss circling our complex after a late night event, holding my breath and cursing to myself trying to find a spot, or having to park half a mile away. I can’t wait to have a driveway and a garage again! Seriously, it’s the little things. #30daysofgratitude
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I totally know how you feel!
It’s a very exciting feeling!!
Such a beautiful home! I’ve been living in my apartment for a little over a year and while I like things about it I’m starting to get anxious to plant my feet in a home to grow in. 😉
Thank you. I’ll share more photos of the inside once we move in. There are some (very few) advantages to living in an apartment, but I’m overjoyed by this house and move and settling in.
Wow, I love it!
And the in-law suite? Perfect!
Can’t wait to see some pictures!
Everything about this house is perfect. I’m so excited for our next chapter. More pictures soon…
I’m dying that it actually has a white picket fence. How perfect is that?
I know, right?! It’s the perfect house for us.
It’s beautiful!! Congrats to you and your family !
Thank you, this is a wonderful time for our family.
The white picket fence!!! It’s perfect! What a beautiful house and I can’t wait to see it in person 🙂
Yes!! I promise to have you over ASAP.
Congratulations! It is the perfect house for you and your family. There is nothing like owning your own place and having all that you have dreamed of.
We are thrilled. We haven’t owned a home in three years and it’s time.
Oh, I can FEEL your joy radiating from this post – mainly because I have been where you are not so long ago! What a beautiful home! I am so, extremely thrilled that you will finally be out of the apartment soon! (Will in-laws be living with you?)
Ah, no… my in-laws will not be living with us, but are welcome to visit anytime. They haven’t been able to since we’ve lived in an apartment.
It’s truly the perfect house for us. I’m so excited for this chapter of our lives to begin.
That is a beautiful house, Tonya! Congratulations and I hope that move goes well.
Thank you, me too!!
I’m so excited for you, that house looks PERFECT!
I think it will be. (:
I’m so excited for you! That house looks GORGEOUS!!
I am overwhelmed with blessing right now.
So excited for you! It is beautiful!! 🙂
Thanks! Come visit. (:
I am so ridiculously excited for you! (And insanely jealous because that home is BE-YOND.) xx
Right?! I’ll have you over for wine and cheese soon!
Congratulations! That is truly a beautiful house, and I know you and your family will make it a wonderful HOME. xo
Thank you!! I can’t wait to get in there and make it ours.
Many congrats on the new place. Just think that this will likely be the last time you need to pick up and move for awhile!
Best wishes in the new place!
Yes, that is the best part!!
Tonya, I am SO happy for you!! What a gorgeous house. I can hardly wait to get out of this rental and into a permanent house. I’m thrilled for you; you must just be over the moon. 🙂
Thank you, ours lives are filled with so much good stuff right now.
Congratulations! I’m so glad you have found your dream house. I hope you enjoy every single square inch of it.
Thank you, we intend too!!
Congratulations! The house looks amazing! I can’t wait to see the inside! It is a busy couple months for you guys, indeed!
I can’t wait!! You’ll see it on the 11th.