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We're Buying A House!

Batten down the hatches and hold onto your hard hats, we are going to be fixing up an old farmhouse!

We made an offer on the old house and it was accepted!

I cannot wrap my head around it or even begin to believe it yet, but it's real and this is actually happening!

The legal paperwork is being drawn up and I will have sooooo much more to tell you all soon. For now though, I can only tell you how incredibly, undeniably, one hundred percent excited I am. (Terrified too, we're going to be loading a ninety year old building on a moving trailer and trekking it across the countryside, but more on that later!)

Oh my, I just want to scream and tell you every little detail, but I will hold off until everything is settled and signed on the dotted line.

I do want to give a little shout out to the owners, I'm pretty sure they might see this, and they know who they are. "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. This has been my dream for a really long time, and I truly appreciate being given the opportunity to make this into our home."

And now I am crying again. Ok, wiping off the (happy) tears, and moving on!

I will be able to share more details soon; how the house came to us (hint, this blog started it all), pictures, plans and so much more.

I hope you will come along on this journey with me. I am going to have a million decisions to make and I love all the input and advice I get from each of you!

Woot Woot! Renovation here I come!

 

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  1. MarcieJune 27, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Congratulations!! We're so excited for you, Enjoy every minute!

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    1. MaKaelaJune 30, 2013 at 6:01 AM

      Thanks Marcie, I can't wait to get started!

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  2. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJune 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Congratulations! Sounds like you are beginning a wonderful journey! Look forward to seeing all of your progress.

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    1. MaKaelaJune 30, 2013 at 6:03 AM

      Thanks Alicia, I have so many plans, I am excited to begin the process and share it all!

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