Thankfully the rain held off during trick or treating this year. At one point it started to rain but it didn't last long. This year Kalina did a little better about going up to doors and not being scared. There were a few times she was afraid but she would still go. Near the end she was getting tired and wanted someone other than Althea to walk up with her. This year Althea did the haunted house by herself. Kim never will go and I had a headache and had no desire to walk through it. She said it wasn't bad that even when a couple people did jump out it didn't scare her bad. We found another house that went all out. They had the lights sync to music which was cool to watch. I think Kalina had more fun handing out candy then going door to door. Over all they had a good time.
On Thursday, I put a 2nd offer on a house. I was told Wednesday that the bank came back to the top three bids and gave us 24 hours to change our bids etc. So I went back to the house (since this is not the one I really wanted) and walked through it again. I took a good friend, Justine, with me for her opinion as well. She really liked this house over my 1st pick. After going through it and the other house again I agreed that over all I did like this one better and the only reason I really like the other one was for the 3rd car garage and the POOL/SPA. So, needless to say I put another offer on the house. Within two hours my agent told me I was the highest and best offer, so now I wait for the bank to approve it. If all goes well I could have the keys by Thanksgiving. However, I will not move in right away. I want to go through and paint several of the rooms before I start moving things in. However, I will be in by Christmas if all goes well!!
The doctor called me Tuesday and left me a message stating that the x-rays didn't show any broke bones. He said it showed swelling and bruising and of course all the work from my surgery. But the good news everything still showed intact. I wore the brace all week, even wore slippers to work since it was hard to wear shoes. For the last two days I haven't worn the brace and the ankle feels better. It did start to get sore out trick or treating, so guess I will just have to wear it still when I do a lot of walking, but all I care about is it is starting to get better.
It is 4 days away from being 1 year since my dad passed away. It is hard to believe that it has been a year. At times it seems longer and at times it seems like it was just the other day. I have to work that night, and I can tell you it is going to be hard to work that night since I was at work when I got the call.
I have decided to put off the academy for another year. It has been a tough decision but I need a break. These last couples of years have been tough, this last year even harder. So, I decided to take a year off, spend time with family and friends and to work on losing weight and that way when I go back in 2010 I will fly over that wall with no problem! Now the problem is what am I going to do with all the extra time am not use to having..LOL Funny thing is, since school ending this year I seem to stay pretty busy still. I have had a few days where I have just stayed home and in sweats all day but not too many of them. Hopefully, will get a few more this year. Maybe I will even make it out to see Christine in Colorado and Sarah in Texas at some point!
3 comments:
Congrats on house! I LOVE your travel ideas!!! :O) Sarah
Michele,
I've been thinking about you the last couple of days knowing that soon the one year anniversary of your dad's passing was approaching. It sounds like you've had quite the year too. Congrats on the house. That is exciting news. I'd love to get together one of these days and do some catching up. It's been a long time.
Cathy - I agree we need to get together!!! If I get this house I am going to set up room for scrapbooking so this next year hopefully I can get caught up so we will have together for scrapbooking..but we should do dinner soon!
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