BAD NEWS: Some of you probably know that we have had our house up for sale since January of this year. We aren't in a rush to sell. We just felt like it was time for our family to move from our "starter home" into a more permanent home where we can raise our kids and grow old. This house was always our 5-10 year house and when we put it up for sale we had been here six years. After trying to sell it ourselves, a realtor, trying to sell it ourselves, and another realtor, we finally received our first real offer on October 12th. We were excited, even though the buyers wanted to close by October 29th. No problem, we thought. We find something quickly or live with family if we have to, whatever. We were up for the rush of getting out fast. So the last week and a half have been a mad rush of looking at houses, putting in offers, deciding to build, gathering boxes, arranging to live with family for a couple of months, changing schools for the kids, calling utility companies to arrange shut off dates, letting church leaders know and all sorts of other things.
UNFORTUNATELY, yesterday we found out (even with the wonderful assurances from the buyers lender) that the buyers actually DON'T qualify for the loan and (unless some miracle happens) we will not be selling our house in three days. Yesterday, I was SHOCKED for awhile. Then I just cried the rest of the afternoon. I prayed to have strength and peace, which of course I was blessed with. I reread this amazing talk from the April 2010 General Conference. Then Eric, my rock, came home and convinced me (again) that everything was going to be alright and Heavenly Father has a plan for us and we just need to keep being patient. Which I knew, but it was nice to hear coming from him. So now we wait and trust in Heavenly Father.
Now for the GOOD NEWS: Last week, we found out that a new baby boy will be joining our family in early March. We are so excited! I must admit that I was kind of hoping for a girl to even things out and get to use my adorable girl clothes again, but we make such cute boys that once I knew it was a boy I was ecstatic! So far everything is progressing as usual. I keep joking that maybe I should have the baby at home this time and skip the ambulance and hospital altogether. Not really though! I am really hoping for a nice normal delivery this time. Any name suggestions would be nice. It is alot harder the third time.
It looks like we may have another thumb sucker on our hands.
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Sorry to hear about the whole house thing. That really stinks. Congrats on the little boy. That is so great. I know what you mean about trying to figure out a name. We are having a really hard time trying to come with a name for this 4th little boy (atleast one that we can agree on). Good luck with the house and sweet little baby. You are in our thoughts.
i had no idea you were pregnant again! congrats! and yay another cute boy!
Congrats on the baby news. Hope things work out with the house :( House selling and hunting is soooo frustrating. I dread the day we get to do it again!
sorry about the house but congrats on the upcoming baby. This must be the year for boys. Everyone I know who is preggo is having boys except one. Good luck with selling the house and Eric is right Heavenly Father does have a plan for you it will all work out for the best. It is just hard to be patient and be on the Lord's time not our Own. We have had lots of experience with that!!!
I just talked to you last night and I had no idea?! Congrats, girl! I'm so excited to see another cute boy come to your family! I'm so happy for you guys! :-)
Yay Ang! Congratulations! Boy names are so hard. Mark and I could never agree on boy names so it's a good thing we had a girl. I really hope that you get to have a normal deliver too. Your last delivery was crazy! Sorry to hear about your house. I didn't even know that you put your house up for sale. I wish I had the money to buy it. I am so ready to have my own house. Good luck to you with everything!
I am so sorry about your house. I know how that goes we had that happen to us a few times!! Keep your head up and good luck and hope it sells fast..
Second.. CONGRATULATIONS.. that is so awesome!! I am happy for you! Boys are fun for sure!! :)
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I am so sorry to hear about your housing situation. That is so frustrating especially when you are pregnant and have limited energy!!!
CONGRATS on your pregnancy!!! I am so happy for you!!!! You guys are so awesome and I bet kids are on the other side lining up to be apart of your family here on Earth!!!!
Wow it has been too long since I checked your blog! A lot has happened for your family! Sorry about the house- I know too well how that goes! It's so frustrating but it will all work out as it always does. Maybe for your next buyers you can send them to me and I will do the miracle loan :)
Congrats on the baby!!! Boy names are hard. What about Garrett or Gavin? :) We need to hang out!
PS- How bout that BYU/UTAH game!!! :)
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