House Hunting Part II

Jon and I were originally looking at new construction homes, but we decided our first home doesn't have to be our dream home with everything on my list, oops I meant our list. So tonight as we went from house to house we were looking instead for potential, character, and how many different fun projects we could make.

Sure we could afford the big beautiful, 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath new home... but could we afford to eat after? Okay so that may be a little extreme, but we have enjoyed being able to spoil one another. Maybe it's being newlyweds or the fact that we have dogs, not kids. I don't know for sure, but I do know that tonight we found another way to spoil ourselves... A wonderful little home. It's livable as it is now with no need for change, but it has so much potential & character. When I say it has character, it's the 1938 old wood floors, the high ceilings with crown molding, the closets with little windows in them, and so much more. The potential is the painting, bathroom remodeling, and some exterior work. Nothing two determined people can't handle! So here's a sneak peek:




Cute, huh?

House Hunting

Jon and I have been married over a year and we have been renting a small 3 bdrm/1 bath home from his Grandparents. We've made it our home and have done a lot to it, but since adding another dog to the scene and me now selling Sensaria, we've out grown it.

You might ask yourself how can two adults and two dogs out grow a three bedroom home? To which I will reply "Come on over and check it out!" Our home is small, we have our bedroom, an office, and a workout/sewing room (interesting combo huh?), and we don't have any storage other than bedroom closets IE no linen closets.

So now we are house hunting, we've been approved, and we're setting our requirements. It's a fun, exciting, and a little nerve racking. I was pleasantly surprised to learn we qualified for way more then I thought we would, but I wouldn't want those monthly payments. This is the first time either of us will be buying a house. I know the basics; Jon wants a garage, I want a kitchen with lots of cabinets, we want at least 1.5 bathrooms and three bedrooms... But is there something we should add to our list that we may not have considered? Any advice for us 1st time home buyers?

Chehalis River Cabin

Seated near the Chehalis River is the most perfect little cabin. No clock, cell service, Internet, or TV, just an ipod stereo, books, and a view.

We'd sit outside sipping our coffee in the morning, reading books, and enjoying the view. It's peaceful listening to the river and watching for wildlife.

This is where Jon and I spent our Honeymoon in 2009 and our first anniversary together last month. It's a perfect getaway from the busy crazy lives we live.

Two nights and three days of relaxation and nothingness was the best way to spend our first anniversary (especially when he gave me a Coach purse!)