The official word

I guess I haven't shared our official moving info. We are closing on this house next Friday, August 8. Then we will hopefully close on our new house by the 15th...we are still crossing our fingers for earlier! We will be hanging around here or there until then...most likely in a hotel in Ft. Worth so we can take care of business.

A random Marcus comment

So Marcus has a random comment the other day that goes like this...must be great to be so "young!"

Marcus: Mama, was Lassie a show when you were a kid?

Me: No, that was probably back when grandpa was a kid.

Marcus: Really? I didn't think it was THAT old!!!!

Mamma Mia!

I saw Mamma Mia in the theaters last Friday with my friends. We saw the actual musical in Austin last spring. The movie was awesome...a must see for all ABBA girls out there. Merryl Streep was amazing...she can really sing and looks amazing still. Pierce Brosnan was a bit of a let down...sure he looks good, but he really isn't a good singer. YOU MUST SEE IT!

More on our house

So Tuesday I went to Ft. Worth for a very long 4 hour oriention for the school district. After that, Scott and I went to the house for the inspection. In case I didn't mention, we did settle on an offer...we managed to get the house for $55,000 less than the original list price which is funny because we sold our house for $55,000 less than what we wanted.

Anyway, the inspection went relatively well...unless of course you call needing a new roof a big deal...yes seriously. Apparently when a horrible storm came through in May there was extensive damage and it needs replaced. But apparently the seller already knew this and had been working on it with his insurance. Several other houses in the neighborhood were getting work done too.

Of course, the guy still hasn't cleaned up...or stopped drinking and smoking, but oddly enough i was really really excited. The house is big and spread out and will be amazing once we settle in!

We still aren't sure on exact closing dates for either house, but are working on that!

Here are some more photos. Did we mention we just realized we live right by a lake? Lake Weatherford is right outside our neighborhood...maybe a mile to themarina and picnic area with swimming...and ducks to feed! Wow!

Kindergarten Carsyn

We ran into Children's place on the way home today to check out their uniform selection. Carsyn will be going to school with me next year and has to wear uniform. We cleaned house...$120 later we got all of this...she is super excited and I am overwhelmed with how cute she is but how big she is getting!

Our New Home...Maybe???

After countless hours of online and reality searching, we think this is it. It's a home in Weatherford, TX. A big country town just west of Ft. Worth...they have a lake and a farmer's market...love it! Anyway, we put in a bid on this house today. We are determined to get it...just hope we get it for the low low price we bid on!

It's kinda funny that if you would see this house right now you wouldn't believe it... a man apparently lives there alone. No furniture in the three bedrooms, minimal furnishings elsewhere, tons and tons of AFLAC paperwork (job related) and more alcohol and cigarettes than you can imagine...the man obviously has a problem...but he kept the smoke outside and the house will be gorgeous when it's ours.

We will put in all new countertops, brand new appliances and my fav...granite counters!!! What do you think?

Can I hear an "Amen!"

Well it's done...our house is finally undercontract. We had an offer that was really low and turned it down. Then we had four people in one week come through but not make an offer...so we accepted the low one. We are more than fine now...we had plenty of equity inthis house so we didn't lose anything...just didn't make as much as we would have liked. We will close on or before August 15.
So tomorrow we head to Ft. Worth...i need to sign my contract and we need to pick out a home. It is very excited for me...and so relieving!
I must say that I have really seen God in action in our lives through all of this and am rejoicing because of it. Everytime we had a question, he answered. It all worked out...in his time. I have really really tried to take the word "anxious" out of my vocabulary through all of this and have really started to feel peace. Thanks to all of you for your support. We really needed it...and still do!
Photos will come soon of us...and the home we choose!
Last night after we received the official word, I opened my bible and looked up "rejoice." I found this and it just really hit home.

I Peter 1:6 "In this you will greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory"

Nothing new...just tryin to stay postive

Nothing new at the Elliott house. I just subbed for 7 days of summer school...between that and the economic stimulus check which we should finally get this week thanks to a glitch in turbo tax, that should cover the gap in pay between Killeen ISD an Ft. Worth ISD.
We dropped the price on our house and are just waiting for some action. Someone looked on Sunday night,but no offers yet. We are praying and staying as positive as we can. I start work in Ft. Worth in 7 weeks...so we gottabe outta here by then. We don't have a plan B...the house just has to sell. So please keep us in your prayers. Everyone including me says that it'll sell...but some days, like today for instance, I just have a hard time waiting and get upset. So pray for the sale and pray for faith and patience on our behalf
Other than that, we plan to just do nothing fora while. Carsyn is a swimming maniac...you should see her go. She is amazing. Payton continues to get into trouble daily, but she's just so darn cute she usually gets away with it and makes us laugh. Marcus is probably bored to death by now...as most kids his age are. Scott is still chillin at the Budget Suites in Ft. Worth...and starting tohate it. It seems like a dreadful waste of money...and even though he's in a non-smoking room, he comes home with laundry that smells like a bar every weekend.
We are ready to celebrate our last Troy, TX 4th of July in our pool and attending local fireworks.
Nothing more to say really...just wanted to post all of this so you knew we were still around and do not give up blogging that easily!
By the way...any bachelorette watchers? I got sucked in this season and it's just tearing me apart...I wish I knew more single girls since three of the guys who got the boot live in the DFW area!