Hello House!

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So several months ago we decided it was time to move on to a bigger house.  If we wanted to ever expand our family, we needed more space!!  We moved into a 2 bedroom/2.5 bathroom townhouse when we were married.  It was great for the two of us but then came our daughter.  Our office/exercise room/guestroom would now be a nursery.  We had to get rid of the guest furniture to accommodate a crib, a dresser, and changing table.  Not to mention the exercise equipment and large tv stand were staying in the room.  After our daughter turned 2, the house was just becoming too cramped.  All of her toys were taking over the house.  LET'S MOVE I kept screaming.  My hubby finally gave in.  

In January we starting looking.  We saw several that we thought would be our next place but our offers weren't being accepted.  I happened to come across a home listing one day that was in a neighborhood I never thought we would get into.  We made an offer and it was accepted!!!!!  WOO HOO!!  We got a house.  Talk about excitement.  It has a ton of space for us to grow into.  It has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, large kitchen, and a family room.  So much more than we could ever have asked for.  Now the question is, can we afford to decorate it all?


Comments

  1. Life's JourneyJuly 7, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    What a beautiful home! Congratulations!

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  2. BrandiJuly 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulations! you have a big, beautiful house. it bet you're enjoying making it a home. visiting from decorchick.

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  3. ShardaeJuly 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow!! I love what you have done with your home. I'm so proud of you and you inspired me, so when we get our new home I would be able to venture out just like you have with style and confidence.

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  4. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}August 26, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    It is beautiful! Congrats and have fun decorating! :)

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