Our Soon to be New Home

FINALLY!!

It only took about 6 months to get an answer from the bank, on our dream home (yes it is a short sale). A couple days ago we received our approval, and our closing date of October 22 (if all goes well with inspections and what not). Even though I am heart broken to leave our little beautiful home, I am excited to move forward with our lives and embrace the beauty of our new 4,091 sq ft. home. It is everything I wanted and more.

The home is located in a gated community on the west side of town. The neighborhood is beautiful, with lots of private parks, green belts, and walking paths. It is located right next to one of the top schools in AZ for Jayla. The neighborhood is very family oriented, full of little ones. The first time we ventured out to look at a house, we saw that there was a party going on, at the main park, with jumpies, food, and fun. We found out that these are regular reoccurring events within the neighborhood, for everyone living there. Like annual Halloween parties, and Christmas events. In the several times that we have been out there, we've met some really friendly people, including a lady who just came out to appraise our current house. They all LOVE it and spoke very highly of the community. This just all making our move feel more at ease.

Enjoy the pictures of our work in progress...

Daddy and Jayla are standing in Jayla's future playroom located off of family room/great room.

Jay's playroom has these gorgeous wooden doors to close off the mess she will make.
Future gathering spot for eating.
Daddy's paradise.

Huge backyard of course (just missing a pool, Rosies better get ready for pool crashers)

Gourmet style kitchen

Mommy plans to paint and get all new handles for the cabinets.

I'm so in love with the "ruffed up" look to the tile floors, kind of like saltillo flooring. I'm hoping it won't show as much dirt as our wood floors do.

The great room (keep in mind this is not our furniture...decor pictures will come after the move)

The house has 4 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 baths.

Here is the 1/2 bath (Mommy wants to replace the black)

This is the game room/loft located right outside Jayla's bedrooms (yes I said bedrooms, she can have two until another arrives)

The formal dining room, as well as a butler's pantry, located to the left.

Kitchen sink :)

The HUGE, master bedroom. Bhaw chicka bow bow, hopefully this brings on some babies. I'll take 3 more please!! There is a whole other half to the room not pictured here, for my future work out equipment.

Looking from the kitchen/great room to the entry way.

The living room. My Christmas tree will be displayed for all the neighbors to see. This was a requirement while house hunting.

The master bath. Again, separate sinks was a requirement. We have that now, and I refuse to go back. Boys can be so messy.

The stairs, need I say more.

A closer view of the flooring that I love so much.

One of Jayla's future bedrooms (to be painted of course)

Now who's volunteering to help us move?! Wine, beer, and pizza are always involved. Don't all jump at once.... HA HA!