Monday, March 24, 2008

Things I Want in a House

We've been house hunting....for about a year!  

Prices have finally started going down, which is good good good for us.  But we still haven't found what we're looking for.  I know that as first-time home buyers we won't get our dream house right away, but at the same time, there are some things we've decided we can't live without:

  • At LEAST 3 bedrooms, but would love either 4 or a bonus room so that I can have a craft/sewing room
  • 2 or more bathrooms
  • A backyard that has enough room for our kids to run around as well as a little veggie garden and a place to put my herbs
  • Not too much work to be done, especially since we found out we're pregnant!  
  • An open floor plan as far as the kitchen and living room are concerned 
  • Most importantly, a neighborhood that feels safe and kid-friendly
Now, I don't think that is asking too much.  But, as I said, we've been looking for over a year, and haven't found THE house.  We're just trusting that God knows and has our back! :)

Monday, March 3, 2008

My "babies"










Fourth of July Tomatoes  











Sweet 100 Tomatoes  









Strawberries








Here are some pictures of my new obsession!  The strawberry plant IS actually there, in the right hand corner.  I know it's kind of lame to be so excited about some tiny little sprouts, but I NEED something to nurture and take care of!  Two more tomato plants have sprouts coming up and I have planted some herbs today (sweet basil, curled parsley, thyme, chives, and cilantro).  I'm so excited!! :)