things I didn't expect in the first month...

It's been a month since Mr. Hall and I moved into our house. While in my mind I thought that we would be a lot more "settled" in our first month, I'm realizing it's going to take much more time to make our home feel like "us".

While I could choose to dwell on everything we haven't got done in the first month, I want to share with you the things I love the most about our house - the things I didn't realize would mean so much to me once I became a homeowner.

• Getting our mail at the front door - especially not having to carry a little key to access a mailbox
• Not having to carry groceries up 3 flights of stairs - Yay for no more apartment living!
• Having an insulated garage to park the car in - and just store all the misc. storage 
• Baths - I love my new deep soaker tub - I've had more baths in the last month than in the last 5 years
• Living so much closer to necessary amenities - including family
• Taking the bus and having the opportunity to take some "me" time before I get home
• Having so much more room than I'll ever need for MY shoes
• All the help that people have offered Mr. Hall and I - especially our amazing "Moving Team"
• Privacy - we don't have to worry about hearing our neighbours
• Security - I really feel safe in our neighbourhood, not that I didn't feel safe before, it's just better
• Movie and gaming nights with Mr. Hall in our basement - it's so cozy
• SPACE - I know I've said this before, but I never imagined once all the boxes were unpacked that we'd have SO much space

I think more than anything, I love how this home is a blank palate for Mr. Hall and I - for us and our relationship, for ourselves as young individuals to develop ourselves, and for our families and the memories that will be created here.

I know we both are looking forward to having our home more "settled" before we can invited all of you to join us and celebrate this big step in our lives, but until then, I am quite happy relishing in the joys of the unexpected.

Many of you have requested more pictures - so I'm going to get your help. Mr. Hall and I are unsure of the next area of our house that we should renovate/ decorate, so let's get your input. Keep in mind that these pictures are images of the previous owner's home.

Should Mr. Hall and I focus our energy on:

Basement

Basement - Image courtesy of listing REALTOR(R)

Main Bathroom

Main Bathroom - Image courtesy of listing REALTOR(R)

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom - Image courtesy of listing REALTOR(R)

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