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Things have been a little crazy around here! After putting our house on the market, I felt like I needed to keep it spotless all the time just in case we had a showing. We are supposed to get notification of a showing at least 1 hour prior. Do you know how long an hour is? I mean really know?? It's not long when you've got a house to clean, which includes picking up a toy explosion!! After the first showing, I realized what needed to be done each night and each morning "just in case". We've had a total of three showings. Our first one was about a week after the house went on the market. The second was 2 and a half weeks post putting it up for sale. That showing brought an offer!!!!!!! Can you believe it? We couldn't! After some negotiations, we've signed a contract. We aren't officially "under contract" until we agree on some things after the inspection (which was Monday). So we still show the house until that happens. There was a 3rd showing this past Sunday and we've been told those folks are interested in the house as well and may want to see it again this weekend. The Lord has been gracious to us to sell our house so quickly in such a horrible housing market!! Pray He will be just as gracious in giving us a clear picture of where He would have us move. We think we know where that is, but are still parying about it. The house we like is not quite big enough, but we feel like we can finish the attic to add 2 rooms and possibly a bathroom. We'll hopefully know more about that this week. I said things have been crazy, but I'm afraid they are about to get even more crazy, with packing, etc.!





In the midst of the house stuff, my friend Michelle was in town. She lives out of the country and we only get to see her once or twice a year. Our oldest girls are about the same age and are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute together. They were able to play together on several occasions. Here are some pictures and a video. Her daughter's name is Vera, but Emma generally calls her "Efra". :-) She can't quite say Vera yet!!

Taking turns sliding

Taking a ride in the wagon - Vera couldn't understand why Emma wouldn't buckle herself in.

One, two, tree JUMP! (watch the video for the whole effect!)

Saying goodbye

I have to be honest...the last video was cut short because I had to make sure everyone was OK, but mostly because I was laughing so hard!