The Leonard Family: May 2007

Friday, May 11, 2007

"Official" Good-Bye Spokane

Well it is goodbye Spokane as our previous home Closes soon and funding takes place around the 27Th of May. It Spent only 10 days on the market before someone fell in love with the "old world charm". We have been looking at houses in the market seriously since January. A few have come and gone that would "work" for our family but one that "felt" like home. We made a bid and was accepted. The new home should close around the end of June. The housing market is 3 times as much as the Spokane Market. I know you all are thinking but it is Montana!!! Well I think that is the whole appeal. The market started to really boom about 3 years ago. Five years you would be paying Spokane Comp Prices but no longer! There is also a Building boom active for over 5 years and still going strong. It is nice to see neighborhoods developing bringing in more families. The new neighborhood is packed with kids and the local elementary is near by. We will have a bedroom for every one. Sorry Ella you can no longer sleep with the washer and dryer. A a room dedicated to Kid's Play. Mom and Daddy will also be sharing an office/craft room. My Mom will have a nice room with a awesome view of the mountains. Cole has already picked out his room as it has a Orange "racing" stripe around it. Mommy and Daddy will share the Master suite with a Fabulous closet. Those who have visited us in our rental know of the tight living arrangements we have been living under for the last year. You will also understand the excitement over a closet!!! Cole lately has been begging for a kitty as he met some on some of our house journeys. He really enjoyed looking at houses and actually when asked on a day we saw three different homes which one was his favorite. He chose the "orange stripe" room. Amazing since it had no toys as it was empty.

New Home!!!!

Living Room with Other People's Stuff

Back View of Home

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Doctor's Check Up

Ella had her 18 month check up a little late. But she is thriving, so no worries. At 19 months she is a whopping 24 pounds and 33 inches tall. She handled the appointment moderately well and even blew the Doctor a kiss bye-bye. Ella LOVED that she was presented with a hospital gown to stay warm as she waited for the Doctor. She even tried to put her regular clothes on top of it.
Ella did not cry when she was given her Hep b immunization.
Thankfully Daddy arrived just in time to occupy Cole who refused to nap that day and was a little grumpy. Cole fell asleep in the car on the ride home and went straight to bed.