As much as Buggy would love to play in that mess, it just ain't happening.
The New Family
Friday, August 1, 2014
Worst Idea Ever
WHEATON, the town the New Family is moving from, is a great family oriented place with excellent parks. Some offerings, however, are less appealing.
As much as Buggy would love to play in that mess, it just ain't happening.
As much as Buggy would love to play in that mess, it just ain't happening.
Safetytown
ONE of the many parks Wheaton provides is this scale model of its downtown designed to teach children how to be safe by following directions and obeying signs and signals.
Update on the Home Sale
THE New Family has had their home under contract for sale since July 15. Since then there have been additional negotiations over various repairs. The buyer's home inspector noted several things in his report that could pose a hazard to occupant's health and safety. Dad, being trained in audit amongst other areas, did not want to rely on the speculative assertions of the buyer's professional, so he hired his own professionals to advise him and make repairs as necessary.
With those deficiencies that pose a risk to health and safety corrected, the buyer accepted, the major hurdles that could have prevented closing or closing on time have been crossed. The repairs were not the biggest hurdle though. The biggest hurdle was the appraisal. Similar units in the area went under contract at a certain price, but the deal fell through after the appraisal came in significantly under the proposed sale price. Mom and Dad, under the advisement of a Realtor, priced their home and negotiated down from there to a price that might reasonably be the upper bound of the appraisal.
They will have to vacate by August 28, 2014. Having not yet purchased a home, this presents a challenge to the Family. Until they move into their next home, they will stay in temporary quarters like an extended stay hotel. Those, while nice for the business traveler, are not great places for two two-year old Twins. So they are free to buy a home without the contingency of selling one, they will still be under pressure to vacate the temporary housing.
So far they have investigated Grand Rapids MI, Floyd county IN, and Newburgh IN as possible places to live. They will look at another place in Indiana, the area around and including Carmel. So far most of the areas have their pros and cons, but none has been compelling.
With those deficiencies that pose a risk to health and safety corrected, the buyer accepted, the major hurdles that could have prevented closing or closing on time have been crossed. The repairs were not the biggest hurdle though. The biggest hurdle was the appraisal. Similar units in the area went under contract at a certain price, but the deal fell through after the appraisal came in significantly under the proposed sale price. Mom and Dad, under the advisement of a Realtor, priced their home and negotiated down from there to a price that might reasonably be the upper bound of the appraisal.
They will have to vacate by August 28, 2014. Having not yet purchased a home, this presents a challenge to the Family. Until they move into their next home, they will stay in temporary quarters like an extended stay hotel. Those, while nice for the business traveler, are not great places for two two-year old Twins. So they are free to buy a home without the contingency of selling one, they will still be under pressure to vacate the temporary housing.
So far they have investigated Grand Rapids MI, Floyd county IN, and Newburgh IN as possible places to live. They will look at another place in Indiana, the area around and including Carmel. So far most of the areas have their pros and cons, but none has been compelling.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Fu's Chinese Takeout
"OKAY, you order one Happy Family, Golden Dragon, Lucky Star to go. $17.50. You want fortune cookie?" asked the man at the counter in a thick Mandarin accent.
The man was Dad being amusing while playing Chinese chef for the family. It was time to eat.
The man was Dad being amusing while playing Chinese chef for the family. It was time to eat.
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| Breaded chicken in orange sauce. |
Taco Meat
TRYING to get food eaten before move out day, Dad made taco meat.
He seasoned browned ground beef with cumin, oregano, basil, paprika, salt and garlic.
He seasoned browned ground beef with cumin, oregano, basil, paprika, salt and garlic.
Playing with Friends
THE Twin's like to play with other kids.
They also like to play with other kid's stuff.
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| Buggy feeds Brooke (12 months). |
They also like to play with other kid's stuff.
Bye Bye Home
THE New Family home is under contract. Barring any impediments to sale, they are closing at the end of August.
Views like these seen from the living room window will be missed (sigh).
But they need a back yard, not a court yard.
And you know it is going to be the destination backyard for the neighborhood kids!
Views like these seen from the living room window will be missed (sigh).
But they need a back yard, not a court yard.
And you know it is going to be the destination backyard for the neighborhood kids!
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