1. Brian Matched at Duke for his Intern Year next year!
This is sort of bitter-sweet...we did rank it first, so we can't be too upset about it...but Brian is a little anxious as Duke's internal medicine is known for being very rigorous and demanding. I'm so lucky to have a husband who is willing to sacrifice for me to be able to stick around in this place that love.
2. We are now under contract on a great home!
This is also a little bitter-sweet, because we will dearly miss living a few doors down from many friends - and I'll also dearly miss the maintenance guys who come at the drop of a hat to change a lightbulb. But we're extremely excited to take on the challenge of being home-owners! My favorite features of this home are the kitchen, and the 'play room' - of which I've shared pictures.
3. I have FINALLY finished staining my table!
One of my best friends, Katie, laughs at me because I lump this in as a major stress along with finding out whether or not we're living in Hawaii for a year, and finding a house to spend many thousands of dollars on...but, well, it's been stressful! Many things went wrong, and I just let it get to me. But after working around nap times, rainy days, and mosquito-filled evenings, 20 days without a kitchen table has finally paid off. :)
I can now swim in my happiness for a while!
WOW!!!! It looks amazing! I knew, of course, that it would:). We can't wait to have you guys even closer!
ReplyDeleteCute blogg, cute new house, cute table, cute kids. We are glad you are sticking around.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the house! That's so exciting. And the table looks fabulous! I'm glad those stressers are resolved :)
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you guys! That is all great news! Congrats on everything. Can't wait to see you!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe table looks GREAT....we want it back!!!!
ReplyDeleteOK...we love-love-love the house!!!
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen is so pretty and the playroom----well, the playroom is PERFECT.. Love how it is removed from the rest of the house by the stairs, and the fact that there is lots of light. Amazing potential!
Congratulations on matching at Duke! We are a jealous of you guys-staying in Durham buying a house. We can't wait to get a little more settled down. The table looks like a million times better. I'd say it was worth the effort. You have good taste in stain. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Alders! How fun to own a house! I am jealous since it'll be a few more years for us. That is so exciting! And I am amazed at the difference in the table. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat does not look like the same table we used to dig forks into. It looks so good! And I'm way psyched you got the house! When are you moving in? I'll have to find another time to come visit you guys when you're in your house.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Congratulations. I wish we could buy a house. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! I love it when things finally get finished or worked out. It has been fun to find your blog and read it. Congrats on everything! And good luck with the house and coming residency.
ReplyDeleteHooray! I can't wait to see the house!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed that in the picture where Brian's holding his match letter, he looks JUST like Mackenzie.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be nice for you guys to not have to move away for one year and then back to Durham--although I was kind of hoping you'd come to SLC fo the year...That's exciting that you are moving into a house.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! On everything! Though I love my house, I often miss being able to pick up the phone, call the landlord and say "hey ____'s not working, come replace it." and they do. *sigh* But it's worth it to have a place to call your own, oh, is it worth it!!
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