First Time For Everything

Today I took Z and T on their first outing to the toy store. The store of choice was Toys R US. When the doors opened, the kids ran inside and stopped. They both looked at me and I said "go look!" That was all the permission they needed before they were off and running . After a few close calls with shopping carts, adults, and kids, we had the system down. Z was the leader, and T and I followed. I told the kids they could each pick one toy, and off they went on the hunt for the perfect toy. T, went straight to the pink isle where she chose a baby doll, but Z had something else in mind. During the hunt for Z's perfect toy, the kids rode all the bikes they could fit on, got into all the Power Wheels they could, and looked at every single isle in the store. After forty minutes of chasing two kids in two different directions I broke down and bought a stroller. T got into the stroller, and Z continued his hunt for the toy he wanted. Who ever knew a three year old could be so picky. Finally Z saw his toy. A John Deere tractor that makes all types of sounds and has working headlights. We were ready to check out and go back home to wake up Uncle D from his nap and show him our toys. On our way out the kids saw a boat with Tiger in it that they just had to sit in. Two rides, and a dollar later, we left the toy store with smiles on our faces, and toys in our hands.

Happy Birthday MJF!

To my favorite SISTAH, who is incredibly thoughtful, kind, funny, smart, honest, gorgeous, talented, creative, and much more.
Love,
Libby

Buying A House

It has been far to long since I have written anything on our blog. However, we were recently approved for a home loan, and put in an offer on this cute little bungalow. Our offer was accepted by the seller, but it is a short sale. In short, we have to wait for his bank to decide if they want to sell it to us at our offer price. Our real estate agent thinks we will get it, so we are keeping our fingers crossed. It is in South Jordan at Daybreak. Daybreak is a master planned community by the point of the mountain that was designed after the neighborhood I grew up in. It has great Traditional, Cape-cod, Bungalow, and Victorian style homes with very little stucco. I don't have anything against stucco, but too much of one thing is never good. The home has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a backyard. The backyards in Daybreak are small because it is a walkable community. This means that there are parks every few blocks and open green space. This brings people out of their homes and gives the community a chance to meet one another. The community boasts two swimming pools, basketball courts, volleyball pits, a temple (The Oquirrh), a dog park, over thirty miles of bike and jog paths, community gardens, community center with a gym, picnic areas, and a lake for fishing and non-motored boats (we can't wait to buy a used canoe). We are very excited for the opportunity, and will keep everyone updated.