We're No Longer Homeless!

Johnny and I just returned yesterday from a quick trip to the Tampa area. We've spent weeks "shopping" for a home online and had some ideas. We left Tuesday and spent two nights up there. We made an appointment with a realtor for Wednesday before we left, and he took us to look at homes: re-sales as well as new construction. It was a looong day. We have decided to purchase a new home. The builder tells me that it'll take four months, so this means we'll need to find a place to rent. The closing on our current home is June 18th.

Yesterday (Thursday) morning, before we left to drive home, we picked colors, kitchen cabinets, counters, hardware, floors, electrical, toilets, tubs, sinks, faucets, tile, roof, appliances, and even the front door! (It'll be red!) The design specialist told me that usually six hours are scheduled for these appointments and that I was the fastest appointment she ever had. It took me a little under three hours. (I had no choice but to make quick decisions; we had a four-hour road trip ahead of us. We had to GO!) 

Here's the floor plan. It's waaay too big for us, but I got my (tiny) lake, and this model had the best views of it. It's by far the largest home we've ever owned.


It's wonderfully exciting, and it's totally exhausting. Johnny and I are on a young person's adventure and having a blast!

I came home and answered all the wonderful comments you guys have left, along with my emails. Of course, we've gone through the mail pile-up too.  


However, I have not started packing. Would you please come help? I'm swamped.