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it's official (aka. "finally, ugh!")

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the loan is funded,
the sellers are out.
the house on glenarm,
is ours, no doubt!

so book your tickets,
and pack your gear,
come pay us a visit
can't wait 'til you're here!


the privacy hedge in front. the gate looks like it's
for hobbits, but really, unless you're over 6 feet you won't
even need to duck!


so excited about the 5th burner on the gas stove!


contemplating the changes


in front of the garage/playroom


what will we have for dinner out here?!?!?


beer & bbq, naturally


happy homeowners



first family photo in the window seat
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fayebean said…
Sooooooo AWESOME!!!!!!!! Can't wait to visit!!
October 16, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Karin said…
It looks beautiful!! I'm so happy for you guys! I can't wait to see it in person some day :-)
October 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Kristen said…
Congratulations!! Looks lovely! Incidentally, I've recently gotten very interested in JPL - so hopefully, I'll be down in the area at some point this winter...
October 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Cafetero said…
Your hedges are high
Pittsburgh is cold
We hope to swing by
before Marcus grows old
October 16, 2009 at 5:10 PM
kel said…
So cool!!! Congrats, I can't wait to visit!
October 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Aunt Linda said…
It's perfect! So happy for you guys. Hope to see it some day.
October 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM
mama mia said…
Linda,
let's make plans to go out to Cali on Spring break!
Marie
October 19, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Jacqueline said…
I love it! CONGRATS to you all!!!
October 19, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Laurie said…
Congrats you guys! The house looks beautiful.
October 19, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Yea!!! That is great news!!! We will be buying tickets to come see you as soon as our house purchase goes through next month!!!
October 20, 2009 at 1:31 AM
Cory said…
Can't wait to visit!! Hopefully soon!
October 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Bonzer said…
OMG..... soooo cute!!! I can't wait to see for myself in December!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
October 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM
TheOtherMother said…
Congratulations! Your house looks adorable, and the hobbit door is perfect for Liz! We can't wait to visit at xmas time!
October 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Natalie said…
Love the Shiners on the table. Will
November 2, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Liz and Josh Davis said…
So excited for you all and can't wait to see you and the new digs sooner than later! XO
November 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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