Settling In

We are trying to getting things settled around the new homestead. It has been a challenge only because there are so many things that we want to do to the house but we can't until we actually take title of the house. The house is currently in probate. Though we have a contract on the house, we are renting it from the estate until everything is settled in probate. We are hoping to hear positive news within the next couple of days on that front.

The girls are settling in just fine. Celie and Anna love to go for walks around the neighborhood. The neighborhood is filled with a ton of sidewalks and a park - complete with slide, swings, see-saw, and spring animals. It also has a ball field, volleyball court and soccer field adjacent to it. A lot of things to keep the girls busy.

Bob loves his new job. He is very busy in getting ramped up with being with a new company but it sounds like he is doing just fine. He gets to travel some which is exciting for him and has me a little jealous. He will be going to Chicago for a day trip next week. He will also be going to India for a conference in the beginning of November some time. I think I need to get my passport in order just in case there are any trips to Paris or something. :)

I am definitely staying busy with the renovation projects and trying to keep the girls out of trouble. I am trying to find some activities to sign Celie up in to give her something to do. I am also trying to find all of our stuff so that I can do activities with the girls, but I still haven't found everything. I have been able to find the essential shopping areas around here and I am very excited to have found a place that sells my candy supplies and herbs by the #. 2 things I was worried I wouldn't be able to find.

Other than that, the O household is doing very well. I will try to post pics soon of the house - some before and after shots.

On a side note, we thought that we had a lot of deer in MI, well, I bought some mums, day lillies and a hosta (all on clearance) and had them out in their pots overnight. Well, the deer found them and had 1/2 of the day lillies out of their pots and strung across the front yard. The girls and I planted them in between some holly bushes. Hopefully, that will deter them. If anyone has a great deer deterrent method, please let me know. I would hate to go without some of my favorites because of some critters. The deer are not the only problem, I should add, the rabbits and the pesky little squirrels can be a little trouble as well. I have seen the squirrels dig into the planters - however, I think that they are just trying to find a spot for their nuts.