Can't wait to use this!

Fireplace
Originally uploaded by Jered and Esther.

We have a fireplace, and I can't wait for the weather to cool down, for sooo many reasons!
I got an amazing package in the mail today from my Secret Pal. I got a swift!!! How cool is that? I mean, how many people can say they got a swift from their secret pal? She is the best! I have been wanting one, for. ever. Seriously. She also sent the most beautiful handmade stitch markers that match the sock yarn she sent in the last package. AND (I know, there is more, crazy, right?!) she sent some more sock yarn. Amazing. It totally made my day. If I could find the camera I would take pictures :)
The move is going slowly, but it's nice to do it leisurely. Every morning I get up and move a car load or two over, unpack it, touch up some of the painting, pull some weeds in the garden and then come home and get on with the rest of life. This weekend we plan on doing some major moving, and getting a bulk of our stuff over there. We should be officially moved in by the 15th, which works perfectly since I start work on the 15th and class on the 23rd :)
I just hope we can get it all unpacked and organized before then!
Thanks again Secret Pal from Ohio, you are the greatest!

Front of House

Front of House
Originally uploaded by Jered and Esther.

Jered and I might be moving into a townhouse that my parents bought as an investment. We are torn because the townhouse is so much nicer than the 1 bedroom apartment we live in now, but my parents also are asking quite a bit more than we are paying for our rent here now. This townhome is so much nicer and has much more space. I would love to move in today, but my parents have yet to decide whether or not they want to do business with family. We shall see. It would be a huge upgrade for us and it would come at the perfect time since I actually have time to move stuff right now seeing as I have no classes or work until the 10th.
I finished Ginger and just need to block and weave in the ends. I also have a little lace yarn in the mail from Knitpicks for Madli's Shawl which I've been wanting to make for a while now.
More on the housing situation later. Wish us luck!

Housing situation update:
We decided to go for it. After thinking about it for a few hours this morning and weighing the pros and cons we decided that this was an opportunity that we just couldn't pass up. The place is gorgeous. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace, a garage, and drumroll please, a garbage disposal! The previous owners were friends of my parents and they painted the house in neat colors. We went over one of the darker teal colors with a light grey because the teal wasn't really our style and didn't match with the things we have, but otherwise the place is in tip top shape. I'll try and take a few pictures tomorrow if I can find the time. This is going to be so exciting! We are officially out of this apartment on August 29th, but we will actually be out of here by the 15th, we're just paying rent for it until the end of the month. This is so exciting. A real house! With a yard and a garage and carport and... I was feeling very overwhelmed earlier, but now that we have started the process of moving I'm feeling much better. So my 10 day mini break is not going to be much of a break anymore but this is worth the work! This has been a whirlwind day!