These days I am on squirrel lookout from the second floor. I've heard I might have my own backyard to watch over by the end of the month. But until then I have to watch from this window.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
8/12 Update
These days I am on squirrel lookout from the second floor. I've heard I might have my own backyard to watch over by the end of the month. But until then I have to watch from this window.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
8/2 Update
We spent all weekend in Lake Orion. We were puppy sitting at Jason and Stacie's house. Did not fit very well in Stacie's bed with Barkley and Bentley, I ended up in Tony's (empty) bed eventually. We spent most of Saturday at Allison's parents house. Her sister Kelsey and her boyfriend Drew were in town visiting, and the grandparents were over too. Probably the big news over the weekend was on the house hunting front.
On Friday we looked at a few more houses and ended up really liking a colonial. It turns out it is a little bit bigger and a little bit cheaper and we think it'll work out better. Today on Sunday we heard back that our verbal counteroffer was acceptable. There is paperwork to sign and a loan to apply for. I'm slightly worried about the loan due to my non-traditional employment status, but my mortgage broker says he will be able to work it out.
This house is in Madison Heights by 13 Mile and Campbell. I was really going to post a link to the listing site, but the pictures honestly don't do it justice, so you will have to come see it!
On Friday we looked at a few more houses and ended up really liking a colonial. It turns out it is a little bit bigger and a little bit cheaper and we think it'll work out better. Today on Sunday we heard back that our verbal counteroffer was acceptable. There is paperwork to sign and a loan to apply for. I'm slightly worried about the loan due to my non-traditional employment status, but my mortgage broker says he will be able to work it out.
This house is in Madison Heights by 13 Mile and Campbell. I was really going to post a link to the listing site, but the pictures honestly don't do it justice, so you will have to come see it!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
July 26th
So, it has been quite some time since we updated. Our vacation to Vegas was a lot of fun, but hot! We ended up staying at Harrah's for 4 nights and The Palazzo for 2 nights. The suite at the Palazzo was really nice and had a reallllly comfy bed. We spend a day just driving around Red Rock Canyon and going shopping. We went to three shows; Mac King, Peep Show, and Mystere...I liked Mac King and Peep Show, but Mystere was a little out there for me. Oh well.
Since we've been back, we've been focusing on getting a house. We narrowed it down to 26, then 13, then 4...and (hope) we have a winner! It isn't 100% that we'll get it, but we're hoping! We'll hear back from our Mortgage Broker, Pete, on Monday and go from there!
It has a nice backyard for Bentley, which is probably our number 1 concern in choosing a house. Also, it has a cute patio, which will be nice for all the BBQ's Uncle Guy and Aunt Ann Marie will be coming to! ;) Click the link below for a virtual tour!
Here's the house: (deleted, bc, 8/2/09 -- not the house)
In other news, we started a new diet plan. It's called "Diet to Go". Every Wednesday, we get 4 boxes of food (2 fresh, 2 frozen) delivered to our house. It feeds us 3 meals a day, for 5 days a week. We just started, but I've already lost 3 lbs this week..and the food is good! We had grilled cheese, lentil chili, and a brownie for lunch today. Mac and Cheese and Cauliflower for Dinner! Num Num!
Other than that, we've just been enjoying living in Birmingham for the time being and spending time with Bentley.
Since we've been back, we've been focusing on getting a house. We narrowed it down to 26, then 13, then 4...and (hope) we have a winner! It isn't 100% that we'll get it, but we're hoping! We'll hear back from our Mortgage Broker, Pete, on Monday and go from there!
It has a nice backyard for Bentley, which is probably our number 1 concern in choosing a house. Also, it has a cute patio, which will be nice for all the BBQ's Uncle Guy and Aunt Ann Marie will be coming to! ;) Click the link below for a virtual tour!
Here's the house: (deleted, bc, 8/2/09 -- not the house)
In other news, we started a new diet plan. It's called "Diet to Go". Every Wednesday, we get 4 boxes of food (2 fresh, 2 frozen) delivered to our house. It feeds us 3 meals a day, for 5 days a week. We just started, but I've already lost 3 lbs this week..and the food is good! We had grilled cheese, lentil chili, and a brownie for lunch today. Mac and Cheese and Cauliflower for Dinner! Num Num!
Other than that, we've just been enjoying living in Birmingham for the time being and spending time with Bentley.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Update July 1st
So, we're in between vacations. Actually its felt like a vacation for a while now. But one more trip to go.
Last week we were in Gatlinburg. We rented out a house. Eleven of us fit pretty easily, and we kept busy all week. We do a bunch of touristy stuff during the day, and drank hard at night. All in all a good week. Highlight was either the white water rafting trip or riding a ski-lift to the top of the mountains.
We've been getting used to the new place in Birmingham. It's pretty nice. No back yard to let Bentley play in, but he's been getting four walks a day so he can't complain too much. There are a lot of dogs in this neighborhood. Last night I walked to the Kroger to get stir fry veggies, it was pretty cool I thought.
I'm hoping the trip to Vegas will be cool. Bentley is staying at my parents. It's Allison's first time to Vegas, so I hope the city makes a good impression on her. I'm hoping to see a bunch of shows and gamble on the Tigers while I'm there. Andrew is playing in the main event which will be fun to watch. Plus I'll get to meet up with Derek and Mike, and I think Marc and Nancy will be other there too.
All in all things are going pretty good, just hectic.
Last week we were in Gatlinburg. We rented out a house. Eleven of us fit pretty easily, and we kept busy all week. We do a bunch of touristy stuff during the day, and drank hard at night. All in all a good week. Highlight was either the white water rafting trip or riding a ski-lift to the top of the mountains.
We've been getting used to the new place in Birmingham. It's pretty nice. No back yard to let Bentley play in, but he's been getting four walks a day so he can't complain too much. There are a lot of dogs in this neighborhood. Last night I walked to the Kroger to get stir fry veggies, it was pretty cool I thought.
I'm hoping the trip to Vegas will be cool. Bentley is staying at my parents. It's Allison's first time to Vegas, so I hope the city makes a good impression on her. I'm hoping to see a bunch of shows and gamble on the Tigers while I'm there. Andrew is playing in the main event which will be fun to watch. Plus I'll get to meet up with Derek and Mike, and I think Marc and Nancy will be other there too.
All in all things are going pretty good, just hectic.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
June 18th Update
Hey everyone-
It's been about a week since we updated this thing, and in that week, A LOT has happened.
Friday, we watched the Wings blow it.
Saturday, we had my brother's girlfriend's (Elaina) open house.
Last Thursday, a friend of mine passed away. He was only 21, and it was a very, very sad weekend for family, friends, and the entire community. So on Sunday, I had a viewing to go to for a few hours. In my entire life, I've only been to 3 funerals/viewings; one for Pat's dad and two for friends. It was hard to go and see his family, but my friend Michelle went with me (we all grew up together in the same neighborhood) and she made it at least bearable.
Monday, Brandon, Bentley, and I moved out of Andrew's house. We're now living in a flat in Birmingham, Mi. It's pretty much where Adams, Maple, and Woodward all connect. It's only one bedroom, but I really, really, like it. We're subleasing it until September 1st. By then, we should be moving into a permanent house in either the White Lake area or Madison Heights. I'll post some pictures later, both on facebook and here.
This Saturday, Brandon and I are leaving on vacation for a week. We're going to Gatlinburg, TN with 10 friends. We rented a big cabin in the middle of the woods for a week, and we're going to do the normal touristy things as well as relax! Then, when we get back, we'll be home for 3 days before leaving for Vegas!! We'll be there from July 1st- July 7th.
Busy end of June and beginning of July!!!
It's been about a week since we updated this thing, and in that week, A LOT has happened.
Friday, we watched the Wings blow it.
Saturday, we had my brother's girlfriend's (Elaina) open house.
Last Thursday, a friend of mine passed away. He was only 21, and it was a very, very sad weekend for family, friends, and the entire community. So on Sunday, I had a viewing to go to for a few hours. In my entire life, I've only been to 3 funerals/viewings; one for Pat's dad and two for friends. It was hard to go and see his family, but my friend Michelle went with me (we all grew up together in the same neighborhood) and she made it at least bearable.
Monday, Brandon, Bentley, and I moved out of Andrew's house. We're now living in a flat in Birmingham, Mi. It's pretty much where Adams, Maple, and Woodward all connect. It's only one bedroom, but I really, really, like it. We're subleasing it until September 1st. By then, we should be moving into a permanent house in either the White Lake area or Madison Heights. I'll post some pictures later, both on facebook and here.
This Saturday, Brandon and I are leaving on vacation for a week. We're going to Gatlinburg, TN with 10 friends. We rented a big cabin in the middle of the woods for a week, and we're going to do the normal touristy things as well as relax! Then, when we get back, we'll be home for 3 days before leaving for Vegas!! We'll be there from July 1st- July 7th.
Busy end of June and beginning of July!!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Update June 11th
Bentley here, and I am so happy today because I am so good at my job -- I am the house protector. Early this morning I smelled something so I woke up Allison. Then I ran outside and did a perimeter search. And I found what I had smelled! It was an elephant. I think. So I went back inside to protect the house. I know you guys are skeptical of my dog protecting abilities, so I took some pictures of the elephant. You can clearly see me using my mind control powers to keep the elephant outside of the house. Steak for me tonight I'm sure!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
June 10, 2009
Let's see. It's Wednesday...Brandon is playing basketball and I'm doing laundry at home. Andrew has been gone since Friday, so it has just been the 3 of us here by ourselves. It's been nice, and I'm excited to have our own house soon. While Andrew was away, I decided to steam-clean the carpet..because after having 2 puppies living here it was pretty beat up! It looks a lot better, and I didn't have a hard time cleaning it at all. It's pretty much a big vacuum cleaner.
Last Thursday, I was tested for Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Mono, and Chronic-Fatigue. I've been feeling really drained lately and wasn't sure what was wrong with me. After talking to my Doctor, she decided I should get a full blood workup done and an ultrasound (I was having pain in my lower left abdomen). I got all of the results back today, annnndddd... I'm in the clear! Everything came back normal, which is good and bad! They're still not sure what's causing me to be so tired and drained, but they're pretty sure it has something to do with me having Mono last summer. I got cleared for exercising again (I was pretty much on bed rest until i got the results back) so now Sue and I can go to the gym! I have a follow-up ultrasound in 3 weeks, but other than that, I'm okay!
Other than that, We really havent been up to much around here!
Last Thursday, I was tested for Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Mono, and Chronic-Fatigue. I've been feeling really drained lately and wasn't sure what was wrong with me. After talking to my Doctor, she decided I should get a full blood workup done and an ultrasound (I was having pain in my lower left abdomen). I got all of the results back today, annnndddd... I'm in the clear! Everything came back normal, which is good and bad! They're still not sure what's causing me to be so tired and drained, but they're pretty sure it has something to do with me having Mono last summer. I got cleared for exercising again (I was pretty much on bed rest until i got the results back) so now Sue and I can go to the gym! I have a follow-up ultrasound in 3 weeks, but other than that, I'm okay!
Other than that, We really havent been up to much around here!
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