Tuesday, July 19, 2011

news.....

So I believe I can finally divulge everything that has been going on the past 5 months in our lives. It has been a little nutso to say the least. Hmmmm, where to begin??

Ok, so 5 months ago we embarked upon the home buying process via the short sale route (btw there is NOTHING "short" about a short sale). It is a buyers market and there are many, many deals to take advantage of if you are in need of a home. We had successfully nailed down renters for our home in Wenatchee, for the time being, and felt we had really found the perfect neighborhood and home for our growing family in Canby.

Then this all happened....
* For 5 months we were dragged through the short sale process only to have the home foreclose on us because the owner is, well....let's say, difficult is an understatement. Devastating.
* Renters in Wenatchee tell us they are moving out
* The current house we are renting goes into short sale/foreclosure mode
*Kevin's dental practice is super busy with aesthetic improvements to the building...lots of time and work...and lots of NEW pateints!
*Early contractions, and doctor visits due to stress:(
*Find new home in same great neighborhood and close within 4 weeks (july 29)
*Kevin gone in Wentachee to meet new renters this weekend (thank god for them!)
*Home we are currently renting and living in sells
*Crunch time to get everything packed and moved at almost 7 months preggo.

In the meantime...I have a wonderful little toddler approaching her terrible 2's. Well, I really think she's been flirting with the terrible 2's idea since she was 1 1/2. She is so smart and stubborn. I know everyone thinks their own child is smart, but she really has been an observer since she was born and now that she can talk and communicate, it is AMAZING what she is putting together at her age.

So we've also been busy with her at parks, zoos, playdates, trips, and just plain old fun around the house:)

So here's our new home. Not the best pic. When I get more I will post:)
I can't wait to MOVE IN!!!
Sweet Parker at the park
Kevin calls this "dress up time with Diane Keaton" lol
Walking in daddy's shoes already
One of Parker's best friends, Wrigley. This happens daily. Poor, sweet Wrigs just sits there:)
Just catching up on some TPS reports:)
Trips to the zoo with her bestie boy friend Eamon. Yes, they choose to walk like this.
A little lunch break at the zoo. Melts my heart.

My next post, will hopefully be from our new home...all unpacked and settled with a little less stress. Well at least until Taylor arrives:)



Tuesday, July 12, 2011

From sea to shining sea

Another great thing about moving back to Portland has been the ability to be so close to the coast again. We have made many trips already, and like usual I am way behind on my blogging. SO here are some pics from our trips during Memorial Day and the 4th. Parker really does call the "o-shun" home. However scared I am of tsunamis and sharks...I cannot deny the beauty and peace I feel at the beach. We look forward to many more trips back....inlcuding to our new favorite find...a sleepy and sweet beach town called Neskowin. Hands down my favorite beach town on the coast now! It is south of Tillamook and north of Lincoln City. The hills remind me of the California coast and the cute little town is right on the water. Old beautiful beach homes, with a cute little golf course, great restaurant and town store! Best of all, they had the most adorable 4th of July parade. We will be back for sure with our girls in the near future!
Oh...and the band The xx I cannot get enough of this summer, hope you like:)


Neskowin:)




Neskowin's adorable 4th parade!

Parker loves Dandelions:)
and flying kites
with daddy.
She LOVES the sand

Blondie
Fishing with Boppa!
I can do it myself...lots of this happening at our house right now!
Hugs with Grammie K.
And watching the waves with her favorite hat on..er Mom's hat.
Our view
The Neskowin house:)

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Memorial Day in Rockaway
Daddy and Parker got caught in a little sneaker wave:)
Fun times with Auntie Jibb!
Grammie K and Boppa
Hanging with daddy
Walks with my sister Jibb
Family sand time
oooh how I love to kiss these little toes!
Evening walks....
and evenings of liars dice!
Jibb and Kathy
Right before Boppa fell in the water!!
Miss ya jibb:)