home again...

sorry, no pics today! i could repost the ones from yesterday, but that would be a bit boring and quite silly, since one can just scroll down and see yesterday's pics. haha- ANYHOO... we aren't renewing our lease here at the apartment. august is our last month, so when we go to pay rent on friday, we will be giving our 30-day notice. kinda sad- while i'm anxious to get back home, i have to admit that i am still pretty bummed that we are leaving long before we thought we would. like, a whole 6 months or more sooner... i guess what i'm really saying is that i am in deep mourning over the loss of my dreams of a remodeled kitchen, a paid-off truck and the new piano i was promised. i'll get over it, but that's what made the move down here easier for me- the knowledge that it meant something better when we got back. someday... on the other hand, my new best friend by the name of craigslist has pointed me in the direction of a very nice stroller and carseat; the graco quattro tour dou and matching infant carseat in french roast. it retails for between $390 and $400, but there's a lady near phoenix that posted hers... she bought it new im march, used it a small handful of times and now is selling it because her older child refuses to ride in a stroller. and she's asking a fair amount less than retail. so- in a week or two, we may be able to go get it. double stroller down, crib to go. yay! so i'm not getting my piano or remodeled kitchen, but at least the kids will be able to ride- can you imagine a poor 18-month cole walking the mall half the day with mommy? i seriously doubt that would fly.