Home Sweet Home

We are officially moved in! Matt and I took posession of our new house on Friday, April 27. We both took the day off work, and met our real estate agent, Yorkie, there are noon after a morning of cleaning at the old house. After a quick walk-through, our electrician showed up. He had alot of work to do before the inspector came by on Monday. The wiring was done safely, but the setup was not convenient. He fixed the wiring, installed the smoke detector, and finished the ceiling tiles before leaving for the night. Some friends came by in the evening, and my mom and dad came Friday night as well. It was great to have all of those people share that moment with us!

Saturday was moving day! Matt and Wes went to U-Haul to get the truck at 6:30am, while Linda and I started moving things to the garage and packing up the last minute items. Mike came by at about 8:30am, and what a huge help. After a few hours, and a few chases for Molly who took fulll advantage of the open doors on the house, we arrived at the new house. Some friends cam by to give us a hand, and mom got busy cleaning and setting up the kitchen. By 2:30pm, we had the truck unpacked, and most of our stuff in the house or the garage. I was very happy to see that the TV and the sofa fit down the stairs, I honestly didn't think they would! We unpacked quite a few boxes, and weent to bed.

Sunday we all went back to the old house and started to clean. It only took about 2 hours thanks to everyone pitching in and helping out. It sure was nice to be fully moved out of there. It was a nice home while we were there, but Matt and I are definately happier with our new house! When we finally got home, the guys went to Home Depot to buy some new lights and some other things, and mom and I went to The Bay to buy a new washer and dryer! We were hoping the ones that came with the house would have lasted a few months, but they were in such bad shape they needed replaced immediately. Mom and dad helped us out so much that weekend, we never would have gotten it done with out them! Thanks!!! They stayed until the electrical inspector left Monday morning. I was really nice having them for the weekend. Next time they come to Calgary, we promise not to put them to work!

We are still trying to get settled at the new house. We have been working almost everyday to put our own touch on things, replace the things that we don't like (ie. Sunshine Ceiling??? I thought those went extinct in 1982). Matt is still trying to find his office and the garage, and we really need to finish painting! Hopefully by the time that Devin, Angie and Ashton arrive, we will be more organized!

Other than the house, we have still managed to keep ourselves busy. Matt has been working full time, and trying to take some summer classes as well. Molly is growing like a weed, and getting smarter every day! Shaw cable was at the house and she managed to sneak the repair man's screwdriver out of his belt and hide it under the couch without anyone noticing... Work has been good for me lately. The commute sucks now that we've moved, I hate the train! Other than that, things are good. Busy, but good.

Hope to see everyone soon,

J&M&M