BIG NEWS~

Sunday morning after the baby shower we were talking with my mother about buying a house.... something we werent planning to do. But with her encouragement and some very convienent timing we decided to go by an open house one street over in our neighborhood. Both Shawn and I love our location in Gainesville, but unfortunately the houses here are a little out of our price range for right now. But we decided to take a look anyways, because it wouldnt hurt.

We are so glad that we did! The house is old... same as this one, and is laid out very similar and is a little bit bigger, plus has an enclosed porch. It needs a LOT of work... but is mostly cosmetic things like new paint and flooring. The yard is about the same size as this one and is already fenced in.... perfect for Miss Allie! The best part was the price... well within our range because it needs work, and the people are willing to negotiate the price because of the work that it needs.

So we left the open house, and I called a friend from college, Ace. He handled the financing for Jenna and Brad's first home... and I just wanted to pick his brain but turns out he took all of my information and by 4 yesterday was calling me to say that we were approved for a mortgage for the house! Last night we went back to the house for another walk through.... and then tonight we are going to make an offer and hopefully sign a contract on the house.

Apparently my birthday present this year will be buying out first home! Keep your fingers crossed that this will all work out.... and hopefully we will be closing on the house around the beginning of April. (The thought has crossed my mind that we might be signing the closing paperwork from my hospital bed while in labor with Madalyn!)