well then...

I passed my driving test! So happy. Finally I feel independent after 

9 years in America relying on others wooop!

quietly happy

We accepted an offer on the house today, and made an offer on the big blue house. I don't want to be too excited about this, in case of a jinx situation - but - I am smiling on the inside. We still have an open house to go through this weekend, and the hope would be that we get a higher pre-approved offer, but if we don't we could be in contract this time next week! Also as the buyer is a mainly cash one, there shouldn't be any of those nightmare chain type hiccups. Now if only the house we made the offer on comes easily - all will be well in Bramble Cottage.

developments...

So we held open house yesterday, and again today, however someone actually made an offer last night! Our agents have told the potential buyer to get pre-approval so it can be an official offer, but its certainly encouraging all the same. I let the agent for the house we want know and luckily it is still available :) I may yet find out what color the peonies in the garden are before next year!