Hello Family!
I finally had the time to sit down and join the blog! So, the big news is a date is set for the big day, June, 30 2012! We booked a place too, it's called the Oldfield Club http://oldfieldclub.reachlocal.net/ You can check it out in the "photos" section on the website. It was like love at first site when Joe and I walked in there, we knew it was perfect from the moment we walked in. This being said, there was also 1.5 ft of snow on the ground and we still fell in love with it <3>
Although we are very excited about wedding planning, our weekends for the past two months now have been consumed with working. Joe's parents own a house in Patchogue, NY (which is east of where we live now-about 35-40 mins) and they were renting to a family for a total of 15 years. Well, the renters have moved out and Joe, me and his parents have been working on the house since they moved out. Let's just put it this way- the people who were living there did not clean for probably 14 of the years that they were there, so needless to say we have been busy cleaning, painting every surface, and the bathrooms will be ripped out in the upcoming weekends. So, the bottom line of our involvement with the house is that Joe and I cannot afford to buy/live there together yet, but after the house is renovated, Joe will start to rent from his parents (possibly find a housemate to save $) and we will look into buying the house from his parents eventually, and I will most likely move in within the next 9-12 months. I'll stay living at home for now and working where I am for now (5 mins away from my parents house in huntington). I will be looking to move on from my current job to pursue another opportunity further east offering me compensation that is comparable to my degree.
Joe and I visited Philly last year before Megan and Dan moved there, and we took a pic in the same place too:)
So, that's all the big news for now, will keep everyone updated with future plans. Looking forward to hearing from you all! Hoping for some sunshine and warmer temps here, dreaming about palm trees and clear water, as always...
huh? I made a comment and it's not here...awwww..I tired..umm let me try to remember....not a small request...uhhh o.k so I thanked you for giving me adequate time to find a frock ( although all the time in the world will not be enough for me)...
ReplyDeleteExciting plans! Oldfield looks quite beautiful, and a wonderful find for you both!
( that square layered hydrangea covered cake on the photos page is so pretty, too)
Renters, Bah! Even when I was one ( and I bought this house from them, too)I always killed myself cleaning when I left and always arrived at a disaster to start over again..yes, well...
and then I said what a good thing it was that I started back at this teaching gig again at 49, now 54 it's just a lot harder than when I was 24..which brings me back to being tired..
...SO HAPPY FOR YOU 2...g'night...
and if this sounds familiar then my evaporating post has rehydrated....
Luv,M
Yay! HOly HOUSE! I guess I could deal with a 35 min. extra drive to come see you when I visit LI. Love the LOVE picture :D Also, Loved hearing all your news and hope to see you soon! Dreaming of Sun Sun Sun toooo.
ReplyDeleteWHOOO! congrats! it sounds great :) can't wait to c you and give u a big hug :) ive never been good at neatness but im wishing u lotsa luck! miss you all :0 XOXOXO <3
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