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News on the Homefront

It sure is interesting how the Lord works. On Mother's Day weekend we made an offer on another home on Lechuga Way (yes, it means lettuce in Spanish, hence the green font). We ended up getting outbid. So then we decided to wait it out on Versailles again, and I felt okay about it. Well, Melanie my realtor called Tuesday and said that the buyers for Lechuga weren't going to work anymore so we could have Lechuga. So then I had to make a huge decision--go with the house we have waited for for 3 months, or go with this other one that could be ours now! Of course I had to look at both houses one more time to see how I felt. And the craziest thing happened--I walked into Versailles again, the home I have loved since the first time I saw it, and I felt absolutely nothing! Nothing! Then I walked into the Lechuga home, and the spirit was so strong. It was overwhelming! So I knew that we had to go with Lechuga and walk away from Versailles. And I haven't regretted it at all. So that's the big news--we are going with a different home in a different part of town, but I think we will be very happy. Here are some pics of the home (funny that I never got pics of the other one):

It has a bigger backyard, which will be very fun to landscape, nice clean carpet and white walls, nice quiet street, closer to work for Joel. So anyway, that's our news for now! We hope to move in soon so we can put this whole home-buying process behind us after 7 months! Yeah for Lechuga!

Some updates

Julianna posing in my sunglasses.

The next American Idol.
I love getting them new pajamas!

Blake using the lawnmower. (I took this through the screen on the window).

He likes to wear Joel's socks now. So funny.

Well, I can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since I've posted. The house situation is sort of at a stand-still--after about 1 1/2 weeks in escrow, the bank is saying they need up to 2 weeks to approve our loan we want to use. It's been a week so far. After we heard this news about another wait from the bank, I went to look at some more homes, and found one I really liked. So we made an offer, and in the end we were outbid. Needless to say, it seems like we are really supposed to have this house we've been waiting for. And to me, it is worth waiting for! I really like it, although it will take some work to make it how I want it.

Here's what's new with each of us:

Me: I finally got on the sub system for Hemet District. I had my first day on Tuesday at the new Tahquitz high school. Half the day I subbed English, which I loved! And the other half was dance. I enjoyed being with the students. I will sub just once a week and get to try out all different grade levels.

Joel: Almost done with his second year at Canyon Springs High School. Looking forward to his summer break! He just started his Research Seminar class at CBU to start working on his thesis.

Julianna: She is becoming quite the big sister--always letting me know when Blake is doing something wrong. She always says: "What's Blake doing, Mommy?" Then I know I need to check on Blake. I am always on some kind of quest to get her the best help out there--currently I'm looking into a diagnostic center in LA through the school district. She definitely keeps me busy!

Blake: Starting to talk a lot more now. I think he might actually be up to 20+ words. He's 18 months tomorrow. Now he says Mommy and Daddy, not Mama and Dada; Nana for banana and Julianna; Ay-ker for "Blaker," his nickname; Whale, tiger, doggie, and many more. He just started talking like crazy this week and tries to repeat anything we say, especially what Julianna says. He even copies her when she does her hand biting, which I am hoping won't last! And of course he's obsessed with the Wiggles!

Well, that's all for now. Hopefully by the next time I post I'll know our move-in date!

Tax Rebate!

I was so excited about finding this out that I thought I'd share with all of you blog friends--I found the direct number for the IRS that tells you when you get your stimulus check and how much (the stimulus hotline). Here it is:

1 866 234 2942

Now I know we're getting our check on Friday. Yeah! Hope this helps some of you out.

Blake's in Nursery!

Well, even though Blake doesn't officially turn 18 months for a few weeks, we were able to take him to nursery for the first time today. The primary pres. said since he's on the roll for May, he could go. And I said, alright! So he went, and we just got two new nursery leaders who are GREAT, and he did just fine by himself! We never heard anything from the leaders, so I guess he did well. And let me just say...it is SO nice! Of course we love our little guy, but he is a handful! So we appreciate being able to take him there. And I think the Primary pres was waiting for him to be in there, because today I got a new calling--Valiant 9 class teacher. It's good because I already do activity days, so now I can teach them on Sundays, too. So, I'll be back in Primary starting this Sunday. AHH! No, I think it will be good. That's all the news from us. When I get pics of the house, I will post them.