The modular has been moved...

Even though it was set up on the property from 6/15 yesterday we did the final move on to the foundation and new piers.  Wouldn't you know after weeks of no rain yesterday we had a 50% chance.  They only got on and off sprinkles until around 5 and then it just started raining.  For the most part the 3 pieces of the  modular were together.  The contractor is coming back thursday to finish up the earth anchors and strapping the buildings together.  The WONDERFUL thing about this is this weekend Rob can really start working inside and getting it ready.  We have been fortunate to have my Dad (Niel) coming every weekend for the past 4 to help Rob with the foundation prep and then with filling the piers with concrete.  Just praying we can get through the basics enough to make the County happy and us get in there.  Our final move out date of the rat hole aka the rental is 1/17/11.  Its sneaking up pretty quickly on us too.  I will post a few pics a little later of the modular moving. 

Calling for our first inspection

Well yesterday I called for our first inspection for today. When I called I found out that we needed a Notice of Commencement on record at the Courthouse.  So after running to get the form, taking it the courthouse and back to the building department (approx 3 hours worth of running) we are able to do our inspection today.  Just praying that everything passes.  Also found out our closing for our house down south is this week.  Its sort of a happy/sad ending to the home my babies grew for 8 years in.  I know we will make more memories here, but sooooo hard being here with no support system.  Just lots of "blue" moments.  Well back to the housework and laundry... daily stuff ;o)

Ok, guess its been a while since I have been here.  I will try to backdate some post to make a progression of time.  First off let me just say this weather is glorious.  My only complaint is it puts me in a daze and its hard to keep myself motivated. LOL!! Not a bad complaint, huh.  Things are moving along with the modular, 2 weeks ago we FINALLY got our building permit.  Since the county is now requesting a permenant foundation to go under the three buildings, my hard working man decided to save some money and hired a neighbor to come help him dig where the ribbons of foundation will go UNDER the existing set up building.  If we were to move it and do it the easier way it would have cost us around 3k.  This way we are hoping it will be more like 1500.  But time will tell.  This weekend he is putting rebar in and hopefully we will get with the contractor after that to work on getting the concrete and the buildings on rails to shift them backwords onto their new foundations.  I will be thrilled when we are done with this part and starting to work on the interior.  Which is a LOT also, but if we can just get what the county needs done we can work on the rest while we are living there.  The problems in the rental have been many and I unfortantely just am continually sick.  So that is my lil update... Not even sure anyone is reading at this point, but I guess it gives me a space to vent and also keep track of timing on stuff.

Back to School

Well the kids started school yesterday. I was sad to see the summer come to an end but so very excited to see them start making new friends. It has been hard to move in the middle of the summer and them not have buddies up here. Anyway, they all got off with a hitch. Ethan and Megan seemed good with their first day, Ryan is having a tough time blending in at middle school. I think in time they will all do well. Ethan's second day he has decided he is not thrilled with his teacher, but he was told this teacher was mean by a neighbor at our new place. Megan seems happy go lucky, but homework last night was a battle we shall see about today. Ryan will be home in just over an hour so we shall see if day 2 was better. He has block scheduling at his school. So Day 1 he has Homeroom (everyday), Band, Language Art, & PE and Day 2 he has Homeroom, Geography, Math and Science. Its been very rainy the past few days which is also putting a damper on things. More to tell....... And above are a few pics...

Baby Steps

Well it seems the Rob FINALLY made some headway with the building department. Hoping and praying that by the time he is up there monday he can have it all squared away. Unfortantely we will still need to find a temporary rental. Hoping that he is able to secure that monday too, so that when we come with the big moving truck we won't have to move the stuff twice. I am looking forward to my bff coming with her girls tomorrow. We are off to the beach with the kids, which is exciting!!! Haven't been yet this summer and would like to get a trip or two in before the move.

Well that is our update for now.... Off to get some rest!

Ok, so I have been slacking...So much going on. LOTS of packing and many moving trips for Rob's garage/business/outside stuff/kids playset. We are so tired and haven't even yet begun. LOL! We have had a lot of set backs with the new property. We did safely get the modular on the property after meeting some neighbors and the local sheriff (ended up being ok). But now the County is giving us problems with the final permiting so we can move forward with power, the new plumbing, a/c, reconfiguring it and doing the interior work. We have figured out that we will need to rent a place. We thought we had the perfect set up just up the road but its not going to work out due to the fact that its a 2 bedroom and the realtor can't rent it to us because I have 2 boys and a girl and they need seperate rooms. Have you ever heard of such a thing??? So Rob stopped and got numbers today on the way out of town and I have made some calls. Also going to speak to a realtor tomorrow some more. We shall see how this all comes together. Also found out last night that the closing has been moved from 7/14 to 7/23, which is a blessing. More time to pack and spend with our friends... YAH!!!! So that is my update for now...

~*~ Happy 4th of July! ~*~

While we weren't in our normal place, Alabama we had a nice time bbq and swimming with friends. We came home and in the mist of packing shot off some fireworks in the rain.

Girls Night Out!!!

OMG!! My girls definately gave me a send off! It was so great going to all the bars/clubs we went to. We made it fun where ever we were. They even got me the non drinker to take a few shots!! I sure am going to miss my girls, hope we can stay true to our promises to stay in touch and visit each other. Here are some of the photos.

Tomorrow we are going up to the property...

I am getting ready to start packing. We are leaving with another load of Rob's garage stuff tommorrow. We are hoping that the Health Inspector can find the property this time and do the testing while we are up there (so we can guide him in), that will help get us along further in the permitting process. Hoping to go swimming in the springs in the afternoon and clean up there. Then take Ethan for dinner somewhere up there for his birthday (its Tuesday). Then tuesday we'll get to see our new home be delivered to the property and watch it get set into place. I am sure I will have pictures and video to show when I get back. Very exciting. We also have a few other folks lined up to get things moving on the modular so its a home and closer to the final inspection. Lots still to do... a/c, water heater, walls up, bathrooms modified, kitchen installed (small kichenette for now), some electrical redirecting for switches and possibly more plugs, electric run from pole to the modular, septic, well... Hmmmh thats all I can think of for now.

Things are moving along up north. Rob got a call from the guy clearing and he needs another day to finish the job... More money, just hoping we can cover it all in the end. We are still pending the county to approve the floor plan. Crossing my fingers. Also we have a hiccup with the closing the second mortgage is playing hardball. The realtor is working a different angel and Rob has to call the second tonight. OY!!!

More Updates

Rob just called me and looks like he has been a busy boy up north. The land clearer is going to finish what we need tomorrow. The guy that is putting our modular on the property next tuesday. So it looks like things are moving along nicely. He is pulling permits tomorrow as well a permit for the septic tank and arranging for the soil sample to be done. So I am happy to report things are progressing and I can't tell you how good that is.

Now off to finish some cleaning, laundry and start some packing.

This morning I took the kids to a free bowl from 9 -11 am with the Cub Scout pack that Ethan just "graduated" from. It was nice to see some of the pack families and to watch the kids bowl. I am currently attempting to get the kids to get their rooms in order. We have decided to try to sell the boys bunk bed set as well as our bedroom set. Looking for a change and dragging it up in the move is not appealing, LOL!! It looks like closing is July 14th for this house. We are hoping that our timelines and money all come together for the property up north. Started sorting my room today and still have lots to do around here as well as keep up with the normal routine. I need some of the energy these kids seem to have and waste an uproductive things. OY!!!! Rob took his old work truck up today that stopped working to the property. We are planning to use it for storage up there for the time being.

Not much else to report, next week is the last week of school. Good and bad all rolled into one... LOL!!

Moving on UP...

LOL!!! Not to much new to report except the kids activities are done. YAH!!! The only thing left is 8 days of school and 5 of them are 1/2 days, summer camp for the boys, and a field trip for my girl scout troop. Rob has the spot were our new home is going set up to be cleared this week, as well as a 10 -15 foot wide driveway up to the middle of the property and a spot for a chicken coop and garden. As we have money we will do a little more clearing and leave the better oaks in place. There is a property across the way diagonally that got rid of all the pines and not so great trees, they left the oaks and planted grass and I must say its just beautiful. I look forward to doing the same down the road. Rob also purchased our next project, I mean home. We now own a used Modular Daycare that we will be turning into a home. A little untraditional, but apparently its better than the rest of the stuff we looked at last weekend within our budget. We are looking to get away from all the bills, so this is our fresh start. Other than that I am starting to pack this weekend and get rid of stuff and prepare for our move. Our time line is still a little in the air, we are waiting on the bank to determine when the closing will be.

Changes

Changes, Changes... Everywhere... I think they will be for the best. Looks like we are going to try to make a go of moving onto our 5 acres. We are trying to get things in order to move up over the summer and that way we can start the new school year up there. We all are very excited about the move. I think it will put our family in a different place and give us a new begining. As we know a time line I will be less cryptic. The kids are doing well, they are finishing up the Spring Soccer season down to a few games left. They have really enjoyed going back to it. Scouts are winding down also. The boys have a Summer Camp Trek this summer with their troop. I am very excited for them. They will be going to Kennedy Space Center, then off to St Augustine to tour, then to middle of the state to tube and then to the Peace River to do some fossil hunting and back home. Should be a lot of fun. More to come later. Just a little tidbit.

Been a while....

Well I am going to attempt to stop by here and give a little update occasionally. I am sure most of you who know me, know I lead a crazy life. I seem to have a nack for getting highly involved in activities for my kids. LOL!!! Well things are about to slow down a little. Ryan broke his pinky the day before Christmas Eve at Karate. A boy in the class did a cartwheel and his pinky received the boys ankle. Ankle 1, Ryan's finger 0. So, once we got in to the Orthopaedic Surgeon on monday they had him in surgery tuesday am. They had a little difficulty getting it reset, but he seems confident. The pins will come out in a month (now closer to 2 weeks left) and after that Ryan will still need to be careful with it and not put any pressure on it. So Ryan spent the second Christmas in a row in a cast. So Karate is on hold and Ethan has chose to take a break too. Oh did I mention they both got their Yellow Belts? :) Ethan is still very involved with Chorus, they are putting on a production in May for Alice In Wonderland. I can't wait to see it honestly!!! Megan is a baton twirling queen and is loving it. Other than that just trying to get the house back in order, we have had all kinds of company plus traveled to see some loved ones. Begining of next week the Christmas stuff will come down although I have already started gathering and piling, just need Rob to bring in my boxes. Right now my sister is staying with us. She graduated last month right before Christmas with her Masters in Engineering - Coastal and Oceanographic. She had an interview a few weeks ago she waiting to hear on and has another on tuesday. Praying that one will come through as I know she is super nervous.