So Michael and I have finally begun the process of trying to find a home.  We've talked to the mortgage people and we've gotten the green light!  YAY!!  So according to our realtor the hard part is over and the rest is supposed to be fun! I don't know if that's gonna hold true, but we'll see.  I'm really proud of Michael and myself...neither one of us were exactly financial stars when we entered this relationship but over the past two years we've managed to pay off all of our "revolving credit" and repair Michael's dented credit.  Of course none of that would have been possible if it weren't for my parents and Michael's dad helping us when we needed it.  With Michael being out of work for over a year their help was what got us thru!  Thanks Mom and Dad, Thanks Mike!

Michael and I have already started looking for a house on the internet (I've been secretly looking for over a year....dreaming!) and we've only found one we've actually wanted to see in person.  So knowing us it might turn into a long hunt! But there are several new subdivisions going up in the area in our price range, so we're going to talk to the realtor about getting a peek at some of the plans and maybe even getting to tour some of the model homes.  Wish us luck everyone!

P.S. Michael has his new "toy" almost put together so I'll be posting pics soon of the new addition to our house!  (boys and their toys!!)