S/O and I finally own our new home! After what must be some kind of a world record three-and-a-half month escrow and a lot of drama our deed finally recorded on Friday–just in time for us to pack up and leave for our annual pilgrimage home to Hawaii. It is a relief and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. S/O and I won't be exchanging gifts this year as our house is our gift to each other … And for the next thirty years as well.
Because the weather was bad and for a variety of scheduling issues with work (I was leaving the house before sunrise and getting back after dark) I don't have any good pictures of the house as it looks now, but here's one from before it was done.
After a lot of stress, I do have to say I love my house so far! I can't believe it is mine!!!
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hurray! but definitely post new pictures! though I really wanted to see it when it was Darth Vader's Summer Home! ha ha ha!
Merry Christmas and enjoy yourself in Hawaii! Congratulations on your new home because it is beautiful and it will be waiting when you return, eh?
HOORAY!!! I know it was a long wait and there times you weren't sure how it was going to end up, but it turned out great! Can't think of anyone more deserving — have fun with it!