Alright, I feel like I too could be a home inspector.

I can't remember the guys name, but he is so getting his own blog entry. He was the most awesome home inspector of all inspectors worldwide, this I can assure you...um...even though he is the only one I know.

He put up with me taking pictures, asking questions and following him around like a 3-year-old. Very nice man. Very thorough.

The home inspection went very well. There aren't any major problems and very few minor ones which really aren't much to fret about. Though it looks like we are going to need a new oven. I'm okay with that. Oh and maybe a new toilet in the upstairs bathroom. I don't know what died in there, but it didn't end pretty, plus it is loose.

Kate was there, too. She is our lovely realtor. I feel like we could be friends. Haha. We have a lot in common and she loves eBay!

Brian was his normal quiet self, but only because he was taking it all in and observing and mentally noting what was happening. The wheels, they were a turning!
Fun times.

I'm so excited!!!

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This morning I am taking Braeden to the doctor, his pediatrician. In hopes that he can guide me in helping Braeden handle his emotions. Something is bothering my little boy and he won't talk to me openly about it. I'm not sure what to do and it's causing me such inner grief. Aren't Moms supposed to know what to do to take care of their child?

He came home early from a weekend with his father. He told his father he was sick, but then he told me later he wasn't sick, just very sad.

"Why are you sad my love? Why won't you talk to mommy about it?"

Those questions being unanswered are weighing on me heavily. I'm exhausted. Of course then trying to be perfectly normal and happy with Brae means by the time I lay down to sleep at night, I'm a zombie.

Thank goodness I have a lot of work to keep me busy. =o)

Man and I really need to finish the book I'm reading. I love it and I never have time to read it! Hehe. Maybe I can devote some time tonight to catching up on reading.

Well, off to the doctor's office now.

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You know something...

It's Friday night, I have the Food Network on, I'm in my shorts and tank top ready for bed at 8:42 p.m. Brian and his Mom are at the movies. And I am not at all bothered by the fact that I'm home by myself on a Friday night. (Brae is at his fathers).

Of course I'd rather be with Bri and/or Brae, but I know some people who freak out if they aren't being or enjoying the life of the party. And yes 26 is young, but I don't think spending a quiet night at home is weird or pathetic.

I'm doing what I like to do. I'm drinking white wine, I never knew I liked white wine until my mouth met Chardonnay...And I'm waiting to hear from my Bri when the movie is over.

I'm revelling in the fact that I am going to have my own house in a little over a month. Brian and I are so excited, it's such a great feeling to know that we are going to be able to have our own house and to make it a home.

His Mom is psyched and so are my parents. I'm sure his Dad will be when he gets home from his trip. And things are just awesome. See, I told you, Friday the 13th RAWKS!

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800 days later...

Sorry I'm such a slacker with the blog y'all actually care about.

Okay. Lemme see.

Brian and I just found out that our offer on 950 Rue Madora was accepted. Very exciting news. As long as all goes well we will be closing on August 23rd.

Yes you can all help us move, geesh, stop asking already. And we'll have everyone over I'm sure. Isn't this exciting! It is so FANTABULOUS!

And then we can pick a date to get hitched. My vote is for an Atlantic City wedding. You can all come if you want to, nothing big just lots of fun I'm hoping.

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The 4th of July was much fun, except Brian wasn't there because he wasn't feeling well. But I assured him we have many more firework days to come. =o)

Braeden and Isabella had a great time together at Grandmom's. Good food, good people.

It was a very long day though and I am so exhausted. Roo's husband brought fireworks to a location I will not disclose. And in the pouring down rain, he set them off. Brae, Isabella, Roo, my Mom, my Dad and myself all stood out in the rain to watch. Though Brae and Bella sat on a towel trying to stay away from the rain under the little part of the roof that juts out.

I took a bunch of pictures throughout the day.

You can see them on Flickr.

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July 1st and I'm feeling more blessed than ever.

Brian and I had a fun karaoke night on Friday, we had some wine and sang our hearts out. We had a wonderful and fun night. Then on Saturday we went to Lauren and Dave's engagement party which was nice. Lots of happy people there. It's good to see Lauren and Dave so happy. After that party we then went to his Aunt Gerri's for Kevin and Emily's birthday parties. His whole family was there and I love them so much. They are funny, sweet and good people. His grandmom and I get along well, she's a talker like me. =o) And they had this awesome birthday cake. I need to get the number of that bakery! We watched home videos of the family and I had quite a few laughs, no, not all at Brian. It was just so cool to see a video of someone else's family, and to know that I am going to be a part of that family, too. Even if Mr. Stephan thinks I'm a P.I.T.A.

Saturday morning my Mom and I had a pretty darn successful yard sale. She said I was an excellent publicist. Apparently something worked, because we had so many people show up to this sale! We made over $200 and almost $150 of it was mine. =o) It all went into the bank immediately.

Needless to say Saturday night I was exhausted, but Bri and I ended up eating nachos and salsa and watching "Lady in the Water" which he had not seen before. He loved it, I knew he would. That movie is just incredible, if you haven't seen it you really need to rent and/or buy it because it's amazing.

Today I spent most of the day with my Mom over at the pool. I finished a book, which I'll write about on the book blog. It was an interesting story and I'm not sure how I feel about it even now that I am done.

My Grandpa came out and said "You guys gonna come in for some ham and cabbage?" My Mom and I looked at each other and shook our heads. Said we weren't hungry. Then Grandpa said "You don't have to be hungry to come in an be sociable." Hahaha. Five minutes later we both got out of the pool, dried off and went in to see my Grandparents. The stories we ended up telling and hearing were hysterical. I swear, my family is nearly insane. Nearly. In fact, I think I might be the most sane believe it or not. To my Mom seeing bears riding bicycles to my Dad seeing dead camels being lifted off the side of the road. Seriously, I don't know how I made it to the age of 26 so normal. Haha. It was a lot of fun to hear all the craziness.

And now my boy is home from his weekend at his father's house. We ate some pizza and then I went over to the pool again. Brae wanted to go swimming. We blew up a giant sea turtle float. Both Brae and I were able to float on it at the same time. I asked Brae what he would name the sea turtle. He thought about this some and then he told me the turtle's name is "Sushi." Quite frankly I think that is a brilliant name.

He is being very loving, I am getting many hugs and kisses and he has stopped me at least a dozen times in the last two hours to tell me he loves me.

Brian isn't feeling well and I haven't seen him today. Of course Brae is missing him, too and has asked many times if he is coming over "after." Haha. I assured him that Bri will be around as soon as he feels better.

And so now here I am, filling you all in and letting you know how happy I am. Missing my Bri of course, but feeling so content with my beautiful life. =o) I hope everyone had a great weekend!

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