Jon and Monica are in hunters safety. I'm glad they are getting it over with now. Last year Jon missed it and it was sad he couldn't hunt. The meat would have been nice, but also the experience for him too.
I've placed an offer on a little investment house in town. It's a cute little house. 2 bedrooms 1 bath, laundry. It's in great shape with new wiring, new floors, new roof. Many upgrades. The problem is.......in the middle of the house is a huge bump. The foundation was just fixed up and redone by the EPA. But the foundation is lower then the beam in the middle of the house. So the whole house is drastically bumped up in the middle. I was told by one contractor that it would be a simple fix. But another contractor explained it differently. thought it would be quite complicated and would break drywall and such. Well I offered $71,000. I think if it's fixed and the market goes back up a bit, it could easily be sold for $100,000 this summer. But now I don't know if it's going to cost me $1000 to fix or $10,000.
I'm getting a bit more involved in Mishael and Cody's house flip. they moved to Kalispell and now I got quite a bit of money tied up in it.
I would like to buy a four plex, but that takes lots of money down. There are two for sale in Kalispell area for $300,000. The great thing about it is that it will actually bring in a monthly income in. The rents are about $800 above the payments. That would be really neat.
Lots of decisions.
So my day yesterday:
Jon had to be at the shooting range by 8 am. So we left the house at 7:30 am, I ran back home for a few minutes and to get Monica who had to be back there at 10, went to the Amish store, and back home. Left to get Monica and head to Kalispell. Mishael and I spent about 3-4 hours at Lowe's picking out cabinets, carpet, doors, light fixtures, etc. then we headed over to a party at the Gym. Martha and Moriah had a birthday party for Paul, Hans and Eric. Mishael and I missed most of it, but the children were there. We had a quick visit because everyone had to go home, and we went back to Lowe's to finish up paying. I took Paul and Hans home with me, and left Jon with Cody and Mishael. Got home about 11 pm. Long day. I was so tired. I just rushed all day. Even visiting at the party was rushed. I haven't seen every one for so long, it seemed I had so much to say and not enough time.
So today is a relaxing day, I think I'll go make some pizza and just keep doing nothing.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
My busy week
I knew this week would be busy. Tue is our "town day". The children have piano lessons, so I try to do all my errands, spend time with them at the library, and all the regular errands: post office, pellets, bank, etc. I try to stay out of the stores which seems to save a lot of money. I do my monthly shopping in Kalispell at Costco, and try to go to other stores as little as possible, watching sale ads for meat. I hit the Amish store once in a while, and order for Azure about every 3 months. It still totals about $700 a month, but really we eat pretty good, I think. We have plenty of cheese, milk, and usually enough meat.
Jon and Monica are going to hunters safety next week, so next year maybe we can save a bunch on meat.
Well back to my week:
so Tuesday was a very busy day. I ended up with an appointment at the birth center, for a new mom. She was 12 weeks, but I couldn't get a heart beat. Well that does happen once in a while, but usually by 12 weeks you can find the little one. So I told her not to worry and plan on coming back next week when we will listen again.
Then I went over to MT sky net, where Michael helped me put the web site up. Monica and I have been working on getting a web site made. If you want to look it's familymidwives.com.
So we got this up, and I went next door to the real estate agent and made an offer on a house. I've been looking at this house. thinking about it, looking at other houses, thinking of duplexes, fourplexes, and coming back to this same house. It's a great house. Very clean, lots of new stuff. It had a major fire about a yr ago, so they replaced a bunch of plumbing, all the electric, a new roof, new floors, and it even has a new foundation. the list goes on for all they have done to it. So I offered really low at $71,000. I didn't expect him to take it, but he did! So in my regular busy day, I also bought a house! Wow, could that really be.
Well Wednesday I had my regular day of prenatals. It was another busy day with one mom emotionally struggling, and going to an ultra sound with my mom with twins. It was great to see the 2 separate bags. One baby is head down, and one breech. I'm really praying for baby A to turn around, or the doctor is going to want to do a C section.
I was home most of Thurs thankfully. When I called the bank about the home loan I was informed that interest that had been down to 5.5 just went up to 7.5! oh dear. If it stays that high I will have trouble renting the house for enough to cover the payments, which is a must. I think in a few years I'll be able to make a lot of money on this house, but it has to pay for it self in the mean time. So I hope it will go down. I was starting to think maybe I should chicken out, but as I think about it, I think I should take the plunge. Interest will probably go down, maybe I can get more rent or refinance it quickly as soon as interest goes down. I could put more down too, and then I wouldn't pay mortgage insurance. That can save $48 per month. I got to do the math on that one!
So Friday. Sherry has 4 clients in Bonners Ferry. So I thought I better make a trip there for prenatals. Before I left the mom I had seen Tue called and said she was spotting. I offered her a ultrasound and told her to call me later. So we left early, all the children too, and spent the day in Bonners doing prenatals. It was a busy day, and in the midst of prenatals the one mom called and said she got the ultra sound and there is no baby, it was a blighted ovum. This is one of those times in Midwifery that it would be nice to know how to be a counselor too. I just wish I knew how to help people more. I suppose God knows how to use us, and we can be his tools. Sherry has all sorts of things going on. It's so sad and it's so hard to know what to say.
So I got home about 7 and we made a quick hamburger dinner, fixed the heater and sat down to relax from the busy week.
And guess what! It's snowing again.......
Whew it's the weekend, and time to take it easy......
Jon and Monica are going to hunters safety next week, so next year maybe we can save a bunch on meat.
Well back to my week:
so Tuesday was a very busy day. I ended up with an appointment at the birth center, for a new mom. She was 12 weeks, but I couldn't get a heart beat. Well that does happen once in a while, but usually by 12 weeks you can find the little one. So I told her not to worry and plan on coming back next week when we will listen again.
Then I went over to MT sky net, where Michael helped me put the web site up. Monica and I have been working on getting a web site made. If you want to look it's familymidwives.com.
So we got this up, and I went next door to the real estate agent and made an offer on a house. I've been looking at this house. thinking about it, looking at other houses, thinking of duplexes, fourplexes, and coming back to this same house. It's a great house. Very clean, lots of new stuff. It had a major fire about a yr ago, so they replaced a bunch of plumbing, all the electric, a new roof, new floors, and it even has a new foundation. the list goes on for all they have done to it. So I offered really low at $71,000. I didn't expect him to take it, but he did! So in my regular busy day, I also bought a house! Wow, could that really be.
Well Wednesday I had my regular day of prenatals. It was another busy day with one mom emotionally struggling, and going to an ultra sound with my mom with twins. It was great to see the 2 separate bags. One baby is head down, and one breech. I'm really praying for baby A to turn around, or the doctor is going to want to do a C section.
I was home most of Thurs thankfully. When I called the bank about the home loan I was informed that interest that had been down to 5.5 just went up to 7.5! oh dear. If it stays that high I will have trouble renting the house for enough to cover the payments, which is a must. I think in a few years I'll be able to make a lot of money on this house, but it has to pay for it self in the mean time. So I hope it will go down. I was starting to think maybe I should chicken out, but as I think about it, I think I should take the plunge. Interest will probably go down, maybe I can get more rent or refinance it quickly as soon as interest goes down. I could put more down too, and then I wouldn't pay mortgage insurance. That can save $48 per month. I got to do the math on that one!
So Friday. Sherry has 4 clients in Bonners Ferry. So I thought I better make a trip there for prenatals. Before I left the mom I had seen Tue called and said she was spotting. I offered her a ultrasound and told her to call me later. So we left early, all the children too, and spent the day in Bonners doing prenatals. It was a busy day, and in the midst of prenatals the one mom called and said she got the ultra sound and there is no baby, it was a blighted ovum. This is one of those times in Midwifery that it would be nice to know how to be a counselor too. I just wish I knew how to help people more. I suppose God knows how to use us, and we can be his tools. Sherry has all sorts of things going on. It's so sad and it's so hard to know what to say.
So I got home about 7 and we made a quick hamburger dinner, fixed the heater and sat down to relax from the busy week.
And guess what! It's snowing again.......
Whew it's the weekend, and time to take it easy......
Monday, February 11, 2008
our poor porch
Well we woke up this morning, and went to dump the garbage when we noticed our porch was gone!
Well not gone, just collapsed. We were afraid of the weight of the snow, and it was true. It just couldn't hold all the snow that came off the roof.
Well we can see out our front window again.
I suppose we needed another project, right?
Mishael and Cody are moving back to Kalispell. He got a job offer down there. We're going to miss them hanging around. It's been fun having a grand baby around, and Mishael cooking dinner with me.
We've got a really busy week. Tomorrow we have the piano guy coming at 10 to hopefully fix our piano, then I have an appointment at the birth center, and the children have piano lessons, then we have to rush home because a guy is coming to fix the dishwasher. Wednesday I have a bunch of appointments, and Thursday I have to go to Bonners Ferry for appointments over there. Plus all the normal stuff, dinners, trying to keep the house clean, and school.
I usually only have appointments on Wednesdays, but we ended up with some special circumstances.
Well not gone, just collapsed. We were afraid of the weight of the snow, and it was true. It just couldn't hold all the snow that came off the roof.
Well we can see out our front window again.
I suppose we needed another project, right?
Mishael and Cody are moving back to Kalispell. He got a job offer down there. We're going to miss them hanging around. It's been fun having a grand baby around, and Mishael cooking dinner with me.
We've got a really busy week. Tomorrow we have the piano guy coming at 10 to hopefully fix our piano, then I have an appointment at the birth center, and the children have piano lessons, then we have to rush home because a guy is coming to fix the dishwasher. Wednesday I have a bunch of appointments, and Thursday I have to go to Bonners Ferry for appointments over there. Plus all the normal stuff, dinners, trying to keep the house clean, and school.
I usually only have appointments on Wednesdays, but we ended up with some special circumstances.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Our exciting visit from our skunk. ):
We thought our skunk problems were gone. No way, in fact it's worse then before.
Last night I heard a strange noise in the living room. A few seconds later I smelled that horrible smell coming up the floor. Oh dear, we had to depart the living room fast.
We boiled vinigar, coffee, all sorts of stuff. The smell came all the way upstairs, but we burned some candles and we could handle the smell enough to sleep. This morning it was much better, but still bad in the garage, and Rick's office (above the garage) Yuck, yuck, yuck.!
So tonight I began to hear that little sound again. The skunk was trying to get into the garage from under the house. We had blocked it off, but we decided to try to get the skunk in the garage, let it out the front and block off all entrances back under the house. So we took off the board.
Then what!
It's a crazy problem. Well we left the garge door open and forgot about it for the moment.
Then I had to go pick up the children from Pathfinders, I open the door and a big, cute, wobbly skunk quickly went right back under the house! Ugg!
Well I carefully got in the car and brought the children home.
Later Jon opened the door to the garage and says he thinks he traped the skunk in the garage. Oh we are so excited. We make sure there are no more openning for it to get back in. (looks like the hole they were getting in is now iced over) We have everyone on the look out to make sure we see the skunk come out of the garage, and we open the main garage door.......... Camara's posed, everybody ready, only to see it was the cat! We hadn't seen her for a couple of days either! I bet as the snow fell off the roof it made them all stuck under the house. Hope neither the cat or the skunk have "kittens" under there!
Well the smell still isn't pretty.
Tommmarrow, our adventure will continue I'm sure.
Last night I heard a strange noise in the living room. A few seconds later I smelled that horrible smell coming up the floor. Oh dear, we had to depart the living room fast.
We boiled vinigar, coffee, all sorts of stuff. The smell came all the way upstairs, but we burned some candles and we could handle the smell enough to sleep. This morning it was much better, but still bad in the garage, and Rick's office (above the garage) Yuck, yuck, yuck.!
So tonight I began to hear that little sound again. The skunk was trying to get into the garage from under the house. We had blocked it off, but we decided to try to get the skunk in the garage, let it out the front and block off all entrances back under the house. So we took off the board.
Then what!
It's a crazy problem. Well we left the garge door open and forgot about it for the moment.
Then I had to go pick up the children from Pathfinders, I open the door and a big, cute, wobbly skunk quickly went right back under the house! Ugg!
Well I carefully got in the car and brought the children home.
Later Jon opened the door to the garage and says he thinks he traped the skunk in the garage. Oh we are so excited. We make sure there are no more openning for it to get back in. (looks like the hole they were getting in is now iced over) We have everyone on the look out to make sure we see the skunk come out of the garage, and we open the main garage door.......... Camara's posed, everybody ready, only to see it was the cat! We hadn't seen her for a couple of days either! I bet as the snow fell off the roof it made them all stuck under the house. Hope neither the cat or the skunk have "kittens" under there!
Well the smell still isn't pretty.
Tommmarrow, our adventure will continue I'm sure.
Friday, February 1, 2008
4:44 am
Our front porch, we won't see it till spring I guess!
I woke with a loud boom! It has been dumping snow again the last few days. My bedrrom window was completely blocked. Mark decided to go out and shovel the roof yesterday. James decided to jump off the roof. He is having a great time, climbing out my bedrrom window, and then jumping into a huge snow pile. Mark barely made a dent in all the snow on the roof. But it must have been enough, because in the night the rest decided to slide.
It was a huge noise, and as you can see our porch is a little discouraging today. How are we ever going to move all that snow?!!!
We park in our nice garage, but any company or UPS man has to get through somehow to our front door. Maybe not till spring?!!!!!
Even though we have had to hire someone to clear the drive way 5 times already the snow is getting thicker and thicker. So when I pull out of the garage we are going up a big bump. I'm afraid this bump is going to get too high soon and my van won't fit in the garage anymore.
Can you imagine spring? When all this turns to slush and ice?!!
I woke with a loud boom! It has been dumping snow again the last few days. My bedrrom window was completely blocked. Mark decided to go out and shovel the roof yesterday. James decided to jump off the roof. He is having a great time, climbing out my bedrrom window, and then jumping into a huge snow pile. Mark barely made a dent in all the snow on the roof. But it must have been enough, because in the night the rest decided to slide.
It was a huge noise, and as you can see our porch is a little discouraging today. How are we ever going to move all that snow?!!!
We park in our nice garage, but any company or UPS man has to get through somehow to our front door. Maybe not till spring?!!!!!
Even though we have had to hire someone to clear the drive way 5 times already the snow is getting thicker and thicker. So when I pull out of the garage we are going up a big bump. I'm afraid this bump is going to get too high soon and my van won't fit in the garage anymore.
Can you imagine spring? When all this turns to slush and ice?!!
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