Moving

Like many Americans, we were upside down on our mortgage after the first year in our new home.  So Kirk and I definitely did the happy dance when we found out FEMA would like to purchase our home in order to expand a retention pond in our neighborhood that will hopefully prevent floods in the future.  The best part is, while we aren't getting rich, we can afford to get out of a neighborhood that we weren't crazy about and move closer to the family.  The second best part is we are allowed two years to find a home that suits our family.  And the third best part is interest rates and home prices are much, much lower than when we were shopping two years ago.  So it's a win, win, win situation.

On the flip side, we're moving again.  Ugh.  So between Kirk starting a new job, me working full time and both of us trying to get in as much family time as possible, we're home shopping.  Optimally, we won't be moving until after the holidays, but if something perfect comes up, we're going to jump on it.  So that's our current situation.  Busy, busy, busy.  Happy hump day!