Where we are now…

It’s been quite a while but I thought I’d come back and update for all three of my followers in cyberspace So last June we found a house we loved, moved in in July, listed our old house in September and sold it in December. We had really gone back and forth on whether we wanted to live in the city or in the country. Both had benefits, in the city we could walk downtown, depend on our car less, and be in a close community. In the country we could have space for the kids to roam and a more private/laid back atmosphere. Both had downsides though: in the city we’d have a snug house and no yard while in the country we’d be a long drive from everything. When we least expected it we found an amazing hybrid of everything. Just a short drive from downtown we have a private setting with a couple of acres. An added bonus that we weren’t looking for but do appreciate is an in-law suite, perfect if either set of parents get to a point they would want or need to co-live with us. We have always been interested in the idea of co-living with family or friends to fully utilize time, money and resources. At this point we don’t have any takers but it comes in handy for holidays and visitors. While the idea of downsizing had appealed to me I can’t complain for one nanosecond. When we owned two houses we focused on getting the old house ready and sold so just now as spring begins to warm up have we started making this house our home. So far we have put in a chicken coop and filled it with nine chicks that we hand-raised. We added a fire pit and have enjoyed many an evening campfire complete with S’mores. As of today the garden has been planted. The kids really love the land; they walk the trails, ride bikes down the steep driveway, help herd chickens and dig in the garden with me. I look forward to the many memories we will create here. We finally found our home…

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