we bought a house!

last friday we closed on our house

 we were so excited and a little bit in shock it actually happened

we started moving in that night

 partially because we're antsy and partially because we need to get the other house rented out ASAP

we had our first meal (pizza, of course) on the floor

 the next day was super busy

this room makes it look like we have it together but it was

 literally the only room that was semi-functional

and let's not forget there was a pool table on the other half of the room

 luckily we were able to sell the pool table, oven/microwave, and refrigerator

so we no longer have a giant pool table in our living room

or gross appliances hanging out in our kitchen

the guy who bought the pool table restores and resells them so he completely disassembled it in our living room

which was pretty crazy to watch

and now it's just an empty room waiting for some updates

the kids have been getting a ton of use out of our swing set

and it didn't take hazel long to learn how to pump

FINALLY!

we're all very happy she can swing on her own now

 olive has been a wonderful helper watering the flowers and plants

 we love living close enough to walk or ride scooters or bikes to school

i love that the kids don't have to ride the bus

and we get to spend more time together

 we already replaced the refrigerator, microwave and oven

we'll wait a little longer on selling and replacing the dishwasher

we have big plans for the kitchen and we're happy to start with new appliances

 the house in general needs a lot of work

doors need replacing, walls need painting, kitchen needs updating, etc.

but the backyard is amazing

and that's what sold us on this house

right now there are ripe plums, pears and apples 

yesterday after school the kids ate apples off our trees with peanut butter as a snack,

 hazel read in the grass while noah watered plants

and the little girls played on the playset

 and henry was happy on a blanket

we love our backyard!

 and just for fun's sake here's a screenshot of some texts between michael and i