Meeting the Neighbors

So, yesterday we spent some time at {hopefully} our new house to take some measurements and show it off to my folks.  Upon arriving, we got to spend some time with {hopefully} our new neighbors... and it was awesome.  To say we already felt right at home wouldn't even do it justice!  We learned a lot about our street, met several cute kiddos, and learned that one of the kids next door to us is only 3 months older than Benjamin!  We talked about how much they love the elementary school, how close the neighbors are, how long certain families have lived there, and how much they love their {hopefully our} neighborhood.  It was such a neat feeling to hear the pride in their voices, especially talking to us - strangers who don't look, talk, or act much like themselves.  They were super welcoming and excited to {hopefully} have us on their block.  I honestly could not have wished for a better situation when meeting potentially new neighbors! 

We've been stuck this week in the appraisal feedback waiting game... sadly we have no updates on that front, but hopefully by early next week we'll be moving forward with everything with less stress.  We're anxious to get into our new home.  Home.  {Hopefully: Yay!}

Here are a few more photos of the place (as it was staged):

 Can't wait to settle in!