Apartment Update

Well, I think we have found "the one". When Kevin and I talk about our "dream" apartment/home I have always said I want a dishwasher and a laundry room. Kevin always wanted bar style seating in the kitchen, and a deck. One thing we've always thought was neat was windows that went to the floor, and a really open layout. Of course, we knew we were dreaming, and would never find that. Some places we found part of it. A little porch, a spot for a washer and dryer in a closet. And most places in our price range have none of these things. All three of the apartments we have lived at since we have been married have none of these things. We have never had a dishwasher (that's why God gave me hands) or a washer and dryer. (I have come to accept laundromats as a part of my life) And all of our "porches" have been rather sad.

We have been praying about and looking for apartments for a few months. All of them would have included lots of compromises. But we were willing to give up a lot of things we "want" in order for Kevin to have a shorter commute to work.

Friends, tonight we hit the jackpot!!! We found our DREAM apartment. And we can afford it! Can you imagine????

It has an open floor plan. It has bar seating. It has windows to the floor. It has a DISHWASHER!!! It has a REAL laundry room!!! And it has a DECK!! Not a porch, a legitimate deck. Like, a put a picnic table and grill on it deck!! The best part is that the deck is closed off, and you can only get to it from a door to the inside, so we could let the girls play out there without worrying! It has off street parking!! AND IT'S FIVE MINUTES FROM KEVIN'S WORK!!! It's brand new and perfect, perfect, perfect! Oh, and did I mention CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING!! :)

I am praying everything comes together and we can get this apartment! However, if it's not God's plan for us right now, I will be ok with that too.

I know that I don't need a laundry room or a dishwasher to be happy. I am going to trust that what is supposed to happen will happen. None the less, I will be waiting on pins and needles for the next few days!