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.