We have a house!

We moved here in May of 2010 and decided to rent for a while until our house in Round Valley sold. We found a small place and figured it'd be temporary. Our house in Round Valley sold quickly, we were so blessed! I knew I had to go back to work, but after a 5 year break I wasn't sure I could find a teaching job in July. I applied to a couple of places, but nothing. Sean found a job in Pima and found an online position. I thought I would at least get on the sub list. I went to Thatcher and the secretary pointed out that a Science position was open still. It was 2 weeks before school started. Crazy! I had already applied for the position. I'm not usually pushy...but I knew I needed a job. So I went to track down the principal. I finally left my resume and my application on the counter at the middle school with a big pink post it that said, I'm really interested in this job. Left my number and hoped for the best. I heard that afternoon, they wanted an interview. So I went in the next day to meet with the principal and the superintendent. I got hired that afternoon. What a wonderful place to work. I'm starting my second year and it's been a great place to be. The blessings just keep coming. Since I was emplyeed and we were a little more stable...the house shopping began. It was more stressful than I thought. We weren't even should we could qualify for a loan. We found this house on the internet. I knew the house from high school...they had a bunch of teen age boys. It's a 3 level home, 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, family room, dining room, front room and a huge playroom. We walked in and it was home...not good when you aren't even sure you can afford it or qualify for a loan... The home had had some flood damage, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. We ended up putting an offer on the house in Sept. and after a horrible long process we closed in May. It was so awful!!!! but I love my house! It needs work and love still. But the basement is fixed and it is amazing to have so much space. We've had lots of sleepovers and had our first big party where there were probably 60 people over for pie. I love having a place for my neices and nephews to come hang out. We are so grateful! I work 5 blocks away and I can see the temple from my front porch. I have beautiful mountains that surround my house and am feeling like the luckiest woman alive. We are healthy and so very happy!