Our 6th Anniversary = New Home

Well we out did ourselves for this anniversary! Tim was in DC for training and I flew up for a couple of days so we could house hunt. After looking at 20+ homes between the 2 of us, we found a brand new one that we fell in love with immediately. While we went to lunch to ponder purchasing this home, I realized that I didn't bring a checkbook with me, unfortunately you have to put something down to show good faith. We called the agent for the home and she said there was no way around it ~ we HAD to provide a check and to top that off someone had an appointment that afternoon to put an offer on "OUR" house. Now I was in panic mode, should we try and start a bank account and wire money (this was Saturday afternoon ~ we weren't even sure if banks were open). Luckily, I had sense enough to call our bank but they were no help. They said we could have a check mailed ~ I told them that wasn't going to help me ~ so I hung up very disappointed. About 2 seconds later, Tim's phone rang and it was our bank (thank god for the technology out nowadays). They found a sister bank near us who would be able to cut a cashiers check for us!! Woohoo!! So we sped to the bank and then back to the agents office. She was still with her afternoon appoitnment, so we went back to the house and just imagined what we could do with it ~ still knowing that it might not be ours. When it was finally our turn to put an offer in, the agent cheerfully told us that her previous appointment decided to make an offer on the house across the street from ours. So, we put in an offer on Saturday and found out Monday afternoon that the bank accepted our offer. We are soon to be the proud owners (well, actually the bank owns it) of a brand new home in Virginia.

Greeting!

Here's a greeting from my family that are currently living in Japan!

The Hedrick's 2008 Christmas Greeting

Great job you guys!!

BUNCO

I hosted my last Bunco here last week. My prizes were from Armin and Marions textiles ( I chose the Christmas theme being December and all). We had a lot of fun! 3 of my neighbors came over to join us. Thanks to Deborah for cooking the Lasagna. It was delicious!! Many thanks to everyone for the Longaberger basket!!

Heidelberg Christmas Market

Thanks Rich and Becky for the FUN day in Heidelberg!

I'll miss hanging out with you when we move!

Someone's not too thrilled about having had a bath!

Family Discovered

Tim and I recently met my relatives that live somewhat near to us (they live in Austria). It's hard to believe we've been here 5 years and are just now discovering family. It was a pleasant "Blind Date" as Lisbeth called it. Tim and I drove down to Friedrichshafen Germany while Marlene and Lisbeth drove from Austria to Friedrichshafen. We are looking forward to seeing them a couple more times before we move back to the states.

Mail

While I truly love buying gifts for people ~ I truly hate the packing them up and mailing them part! Let the games begin!