Monday, April 7, 2014

Homeowners!

Last Thursday, April 3, we closed on our first home. We have officially entered into the new life stage of home ownership. And there's no one I'd rather adventure through it with than Marky!

We are blessed to say that this process was extremely [and, from what I hear, unusually] easy for us. Our realtors are our friends, and to say they took care of us would be a huge understatement. They led us in the right direction with each decision. Everything went off with out a hitch. We couldn't feel more grateful!! Glory to God!

Here are the pictures through which we'll always remember this day!
(Thanks for snapping away for us, Kristin! ;))

I had to fight back my excited, happy tears the whole car ride over.
Closing time! 

 Of course our first stop after closing was...our new house! (OURS! EEEEEE!)
Time to get the keys and the garage door openers. Yeah, we're really pumped about our garage. Suh-weeeeet!

 CHEERS!

Our first home :)

 Woohoo!

 Just a little bit pumped.

Looking up from our front yard at sunset. Pink blossoms and palm trees. Be still my heart!

That was our day in a nutshell. Full of smiles so big that your face starts to hurt. It couldn't have been a more beautiful day too! I'm all the more in love with the palm trees out front and our "house made out of seashells" as one of the littles I nanny for put it. ;)

This was my weekend. Blissful. My version of fun.
This picture also epitomizes me becoming my mother. Down to the pomegranate seltzer water.

Needless to say, I have hundreds of new blog post ideas spinning in my head. There will be many decor, DIY, and before and after posts. You know it! I can't wait to "show y'all around!" 

Lastly, I cannot let this post end without saying thank you for sharing in this adventure with us. Every "yay!" and "congratulations!" means the absolute world to us! Romans 12:15 instructs us to "rejoice with those who rejoice." Thank you for rejoicing with us.
 
Cheers to growing roots at the beach!
 
Frankly, my dear...you should pop over here to visit my sweet sponsor, Jenni!
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45 comments:

  1. RachelApril 7, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    Yay!!! You guys must be so thrilled and it's truly a blessing that the process went so smoothly!

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  2. The Modern TulipApril 7, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Blesss! I can't tell you how happy this makes me reading through this post. It's such an exciting venture you are about to embark on and I love that you are enjoying the entire process down to picking out the paint colors. I kind of have happy tears in my eyes seeing your pictures with the sold sign. Xoxoxo

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  3. Jessica @ Better Together and ForeverApril 7, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    I'm so excited for you and Mark!! :) Enjoy homeownership. Most times it's great, those very rare times it sucks. But it's so nice to a place called your's! :)

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  4. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet}April 7, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Yay! Such an exciting chapter in your lives!! Love the pics :)

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  5. Amanda aka MandaApril 7, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    So excited for you guys! So happy it all went so smoothly for you guys!

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  6. Mackenzie @bellbliss.blogspot.comApril 7, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    This is so exciting!! I am so happy it was such an easy process for you guys and now you can enjoy the fun things. Can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you have planned, I know it will be beautiful!

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  7. Maggie BennisonApril 7, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Congratulations! You two look very happy and I can't wait to see everything you have planned!

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  8. Hayley!April 7, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Yaaay! Congrats! Our home search has been SO frustrating, so I'm happy for this little reminder of the joy that we will get to experience when everything pulls together! I can't wait to see more "Home" posts!

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  9. Sara LumleyApril 7, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    We are currently in the same process! So happy to hear yours was an easy process. Can't wait to see more posts!

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  10. Zelle B.April 7, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    These pictures are just so perfect. I'm so excited for you! Also. I'm pretty sure I had a dream last night that I visited you in your new house (when I moved back, of course). Is that weird?
    haha, xo!

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  11. birdie to beApril 7, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    How exciting! Congrats!

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  12. JessicaApril 7, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    So excited for you, sweet girl! Loving your 'house made of seashells!' and can't wait for some photos:) Praying God's blessings on you and Mark as you begin preparing to move and get settled in the new place!:)

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  13. PamelaApril 7, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    eeeeeek :) SO EXCITING!!!!

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  14. HeatherApril 7, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Elise! It is beautiful! We are just so happy for you guys (and selfishly, to have you guys here for a bit longer now!)

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  15. Ashley (Sweet Carolina Belle)April 7, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Yayy!! I am loving the sneak peek of your color palette I love beach inspired neutrals. I think our styles are very similar and am looking forward to see your house decor!

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  16. Taylor JeavonsApril 7, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Ahhhh you have a house!!!!!!! Congrats love this is amazing!

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  17. BLovedBostonApril 7, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    So happy for you!! Such great pictures and you guys could not look more happy!!

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  18. KateApril 7, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    My heart is BURSTING for you!!!! eeek! Cannot wait to see more house/decorating pics!! xxx

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  19. KateApril 7, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    My heart is BURSTING for you!!!! eeek! Cannot wait to see more house/decorating pics!! xxx

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  20. Paige @ Reasons to Come HomeApril 7, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Y'all are just precious. So excited for you guys!

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  21. KristinaApril 7, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Absolutely LOVE your new home!! Congratulations :)

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  22. MakeMeUpMiaApril 7, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Your home is gorgeous, so excited for you guys! What a prefect closing day :)

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  23. Hope @ Hope in a BlogApril 7, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    BOO WHOOP HOOP YEAH!!! GLORY TO GOD! HOORAY FOR THE HOUSE MADE OF SEASHELLS AND A BACKYARD FOR MEELS!

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  24. meagan @ beautiful thingsApril 7, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    so happy for you girlfriend! what an adventure :)

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  25. JordonApril 7, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!
    SO HAPPY FOR YOU!

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  26. Jessi @ Jessi's DesignApril 7, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    yayayaya!! Cannot wait to see more!!! xoxo Congrats! :)

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  27. JennaApril 7, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    It looks great! So exited for y'all :) I can't wait for all the decor posts!

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  28. AshleyApril 7, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Congratulations!!! I am so so happy for you guys!! I am so glad everything went well!

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  29. Paige ViolltApril 7, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    SO awesome!! Love the pink blossoms in front of your house!

    Paige
    tomatoesforcucumbers.com

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  30. AmyApril 7, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Congratulations! So exciting!

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  31. Tawnya FaustApril 7, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    What an exciting time for you guys!! The home looks absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see what you do with it!! xo

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  32. Sara ElizabethApril 7, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I am SO SO SO SO excited for you!!! HOW FUN!!!!!

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  33. Nina @ Flowers in my HairApril 7, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    WHAT an adventure. So happy for you and so glad for this strange but wonderful blog world where I get to be so happy for others and watch them on their journeys (and pin with them lol!) Seriously congrats x a million xo

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  34. Katie {Miss Dixie}April 7, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Yay, congrats!!!! So excited for y'all and all the projects to come!!

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  35. Rachel Cox @ Oh Simple ThoughtsApril 7, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    yay!! filled with joy for you sweet friend! hope the days ahead are filled with fun diy home projects and lots of memories!! :) much love!!!

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  36. Mississippi Mrs.April 7, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    WHOOO HOOO! So excited for you!!! I can't wait to see inside!

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  37. Laura {happily ever} ParkerApril 7, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Congrats! Very exciting!

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  38. MindyApril 7, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Congrats on your home!! Love that you had pictures taken throughout the day...definitely something you will want to remember forever! Can't wait to see the inside and how you decorate! :)

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  39. BrownieApril 7, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    YAY! This is a huge deal! When we bought our place I was like oh my goodness I actually own something worth something now LOL!

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  40. CourtneyApril 7, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    You guys are just the cutest thing ever. I love all of the pictures!

    Also, HOLY PAINT SWATCHES.

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  41. Hayley ChandlerApril 7, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    What wonderful memories you have of this big day! I love all the pics. I truly can't wait to see how you make this house a home.

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  42. MeghanApril 8, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    I love these pictures! David and I didn't take a single picture closing or together with our new house and that is my biggest regret! We love own our house! Have fun picking out those paint colors. xo

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  43. Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comApril 9, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Oh wow I've got a lot of catching up to do after being away for so long. Congrats girl ! Love the house!

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  44. LauraApril 9, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    So, so excited for you! Can't wait to see how you make it your own and how God uses it to bless others. :)

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  45. Brenda @ Chatting Over ChocolateApril 10, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Shedding happy tears for you, sweet friend!! These priceless snapshots capture this oh so exciting season in your life perfectly!! My heart melted when I read that the littles you care for call it the "house made out of seashells"! Sounds like a dream home (: *Big Hugs!*

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