Our New Home

We did it! We finally moved into our dream home! Okay, so it didn't start out that way. We first bought the home last year and have been renting it out until Steve's parents returned home from their mission. Have any of you ever seen the movie "Money Pit", well, our story comes pretty close! To make a VERY long story short, we bought this fairly new home being reassured that there are no major problems. One month later we fixed 7 large leaks in the home. Since then we had to nearly rip out all the walls and replace all of the pipes in the house, the water heater, put in a new central air and heating system....then the garage breaks - we need a completely new garage door. We then finished the basement, painted every wall in the home, re-carpeted, tore down a wall, replaced every light fixture, new kitchen wood floor and granite countertops..... To make it even more comical, last week a worker fell through our roof, leaving us a large hole in our ceiling to patch up.

Renting our home was also a disaster for the first six months. We had some wild renters that now are on the run because they have a warrant out for their arrest. They left the house a comlpete disaster and even pulled a gun on Steve (call me if you want more details)!

Well, we feel and peace and and home now! The home is gorgeous and just the way we like. I think we'll be here for a while, especially after all the effort we put into it. This is definately the right place for us. I especially love the view of the mountains and city from every window, the large rooms, the master bedroom, the deck and large backyard, the quiet neighborhood, and the spacious garage. Since Lucy and Eli share a room, we created a playroom, an exercise room and a music studio.

Wow, what a funny trial this was for us, emotionally, financially, and physically. But we are tougher now because of it and have a greater understanding of our Heavenly Father's love for us.

Thank you to everyone who stayed up late nights helping us in one way or another. We love you!