Saturday, August 9, 2008

Home Sweet Home - FINALLY!!!

Carmine and I are finally going to be homeowners and more importantly, NJ residents! Our short sale that we waited so long for (since April) still hadn't come around, so I decided to ask our realtor to put an offer in on the unit that we had also seen back in April but that was priced too high. It's the same unit as the short sale unit (2 BR, 2.5 Bath, Basement, Garage) in Tracy Village, Manalapan, but in better condition. So, we offered $10,000 more then our short sale offer and $20,000 less then their asking price...and they accepted our offer! We should be receiving the contract Monday and inspection is scheduled for this Friday, 8/15. The only bump in the road so far (there always has to be one, this is me after all, the Queen of bumps), is that they decided they're taking the refrigerator, washer, and dryer with them! So, we're in for a long road of expenses (DP, closing costs, furniture, and now appliances). BUT, we'll finally have a home of our own and I'm finally leaving Staten Island! Any connections on furniture or appliances (new or used) would be greatly appreciated. We're scheduled to close mid-October.

Here's a few more pics of 83 Heron Court - our new home!









Wednesday, August 6, 2008

August is Here and How Time Flies!

We spent the weekend down at Chris' house. It was a weekend for surprises! We caught the end of Jen's Dad's 70th Surprise B-Day party at their house and on Sunday went to a Surprise Farewell party for my long time BFF Pam Baker and her family. They got a really beautiful house (I saw pictures and can't wait to visit) right near Hershey Park in PA. We wish them the best of luck and know they'll do great out there. Monday Carmine and I went for a consultation at the Prenatal Center in Neptune. Dr. Benito was very nice and is sending me for a series of tests (heart, kidneys, thyroid, etc.) to make sure there are absolutely no complications to be aware of or take care of before Carmine and I begin our conception journey. Scary stuff at my now advanced age and having been a diabetic for 15 years! But, it's all well worth the risk and the work. Hopefully, by this time next year we'll be blessed enough to have a baby either well on the way or already here!

Outlet shopping Break:


Bike Riding at Midland Beach - Staten Island, NY:
Not for those from the Jersey Shore!:
Daisypath Anniversary Years Ticker
Lilypie First Birthday tickers