Saturday, May 29, 2010

Dwelling Decisions

Today we're going to look at the model homes for Losani. Hopefully we like what we see. Buying a new house is probably a bad choice for us. We hate making decisions... I personally second guess myself all the time. It's hard enough trying to pick a model much less than picking a lot and all of the upgrades to put in it.

The problem is that there are SO many choices for models. There are 11 32' lots and 16 40' lots. We've narrowed down... shuffled the papers and narrowed down again... We were originally looking at this modest house - The Juniper. But... we are so far from The Juniper now that I can't even imagine living in it. Here are our narrowed down choices:

It's really between the Cedarwood and the Willow... but I threw in the Carousel to satisfy Ian. He likes how weird it is.

My sister and her husband picked out the Willow. It has substantially grown on us. (And no Derek... we can't afford the Mulberry... why did you even put that on your list!?) My dream would be to have the Cedarwood be a 40' lot. Then no question... that is the one we buy. If you go here you can see the rest of the site... look at the different elevations for each house. For the Willow... Ian wants elevation A and I want B. Of course, B is more expensive. BOO.

I am going to put up a little poll on the side of this page. Feel free to vote for your favorite ones - you can choose 'other' if you find a different plan on the Doon Creek site that you like. Just leave me a comment on this post. If you are reading this on Facebook, click on View Original Post at the bottom to be taken to the actual site. Everyone's opinion is appreciated. :)

Monday, May 24, 2010

Back From The V.A.

What is V.A.? Nope, not Virginia! It stands for Very Awesome. What is Very Awesome? My nephews of course! Cooper was great... Max was gooey and cool. Can't wait to go back and see them. Hopefully in July.. if not, then Cooper's 2nd birthday in September. We helped Kamber and Derek choose a small purchase... and they helped us choose a HUGE purchase (the house). I honestly can't wait until we can invite them up to visit our new house. Coop can't get into all kinds of trouble at our place! (Even Aunt Britt's house has a timeout place!!)

Thursday, May 20, 2010

I Have Repeatedly Watched This

And it made me laugh repeatedly.

You Learn Something New Every Day

Today's lesson: There is an animal in this world called a "Tree Kangaroo". Just look at it... I never knew it existed but yet here it is... and it wants to eat my soul it's so cute. NOM NOM NOM NOM.

Canada's Memorial Day Weekend

So Canada decided to be "different" for whatever reason and have Memorial Day weekend early. Granted they call it "Victoria Day" weekend... whatever that is. Anyway, Ian and I get to use our Uncle and Aunt memberships and see these two little rascals.

Cooper's all like "Hey I'm a person..." and I'm like "Not cool Cooper. Not cool."

Can't wait to meet Max! Just look at him... "ahhh... my fist of POWER... HOW I SHALL USE THEE TO CONQUER! *insert evil baby laugh*"

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Maybe The London Olympics Won't Suck Afterall

I didn't have high hopes after seeing their logo... but here are the mascots! Wenlock and Mandenville. Yeah... don't ask. Little metal alien dudes. Kinda cute.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

My Quest For Sweet Vinegar

I miss sushi. I really miss Cho Cho San. I want a cucumber roll and a cup of sweet vinegar. That would make so happy! Tonight I decided to begin my quest for sweet vinegar. I've looked everywhere - for years - to find a bottle of "sweet vinegar". This is what the servers at Cho Cho San referred to it as. Not soy sauce... not ponzu... "sweet vinegar". Prior to moving to Canada, I must have thrown away half a dozen bottles of various vinegars that I wasn't going to finish. Nothing compared!

Today I had the epiphany... call Cho Cho San and ask! Duh! I basically said I had visited the restaurant on business.. I'm from Canada... I can't find anything like it up here... etc. What did they say? Well... at least it solves a big mystery - they make it in house. :(

I guess that's a better answer than... none of your business or... it's just called "sweet vinegar". I've done some searching and found a recipe for sushi sweet vinegar. Rice Vinegar just made it onto my grocery list for tomorrow!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Ian!

To my wonderful husband... Happy Birthday... Welcome to your almost not quite mid 20s. =D