Our Home

Just a few short weeks ago Brandon and I set out to do a few small home improvement projects (ones that we had intended to do since we moved in three and a half years ago).  Our cute swing out front was starting to look run down, making our porch look a little sad. 

 After some paint, new shutters and a new pad we had a cute new porch.  We loved the result!  This was something we would enjoy for years to come...or so we thought. 

Just a few days after finishing this project we decided to go to the parade of homes.  It is something we have always wanted to do but never made time for in the past.  After seeing about 30 homes in two days we visited one more model home about a block from our house.  We immediately fell in love and our minds began to turn.  Is this something we could do?  Do we want to?  We had lots of questions.   We have often talked about building a house someday but never really thought it would be an option.  We thought we would most likely be in the house we are in now forever.  We love the neighborhood, our house, and ward.  However, we decided to just make an appointment with the builder and see what the options were.  To our surprise it seemed very affordable.  A few days later we met with a realtor who assured us she could sell our house in a matter of weeks.  (We thought she was crazy).  From there everything else snow-balled.  We picked a lot, we met with lenders, we discussed floor plans and before we knew it our house was up for

sale. 

Our house went on the market last Wednesday.  On Friday (two days later) we got an offer.  We couldn't believe it.  It was less than a month from going to the Parade of Homes to our house being sold.  Even though it has been a whirlwind so far we have felt very sure that this is what we are supposed to be doing.  Everything has just fallen into place and we are so grateful for this opportunity.  Now we get to play the waiting game while our new house is being built.  My VERY KIND sisters Jen and Sarah, have offered to let us (including Boo) stay with them.  It will be so nice because they have lots of extra room and are very close to where we are now. 

Our realtor has created a blog to showcase the progress of our new home.  Here is the link if you are interested. 
clementsnewhome.blogspot.com

So far it just shows our lot.  Isn't she a beauty!