This is our cute little house in Cali! I cant wait to decorate and make it our own.
This is my quote for our new home
Even though its not super small, it's gonna be a change for our family!
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Barber Dream house 2.0?
So yes I stopped blogging for a long time. Well no good reason, just didn't blog.
I feel that its time to revisit.... because. well
We are moving to southern California! More on that in a few days. We move May 26! Just wanted those who still look at this from time to time to know! :)
So many things I could write but for now I'm just going to share the beautiful photos of this house from our listing.
"JUST 2 YEARS OLD...THIS CUSTOM RAMBLER BUILT BY LODDER HOMES OFFERS THE HIGHEST QUALITY THROUGHOUT*THE MAIN LEVEL LIVING HAS VAULTED CEILINGS PROVIDING OPEN, SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS THAT FLOW INTO THE KITCHEN*GOURMET KITCHEN WITH KNOTTY ALDER CABINETS, SOLD GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, GAS COOKTOP THAT INCLUDES CUSTOM PULL-OUT SPICE RACK AND WALL OVEN*JUST A FEW STEPS OUT TO ENJOY THE COVERED PATIO*MASTER SUITE OFFERS A JETTED TUB AND WALK-IN SHOWER, DOUBLE SINKS & IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HOME FROM THE OTHER BEDROOMS FOR PRIVACY*ENGINEERED HARDWOOD AND TILE FLOORS*PLANTATION SHUTTERS*GAS FIREPLACE*LOWER LEVEL OFFERS ROOM TO ADD BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, REC ROOM AND THEATRE ROOM...AND...HAS A WALK-OUT TO THE SIDE/BACKYARD*3RD CAR GARAGE BAY HAS EXTRA HEIGHT FOR YOUR TOYS*HURRY!! THIS ONE WONT LAST LONG!"
I feel that its time to revisit.... because. well
We sold our Barber Dream house!
We are moving to southern California! More on that in a few days. We move May 26! Just wanted those who still look at this from time to time to know! :)
So many things I could write but for now I'm just going to share the beautiful photos of this house from our listing.
"JUST 2 YEARS OLD...THIS CUSTOM RAMBLER BUILT BY LODDER HOMES OFFERS THE HIGHEST QUALITY THROUGHOUT*THE MAIN LEVEL LIVING HAS VAULTED CEILINGS PROVIDING OPEN, SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS THAT FLOW INTO THE KITCHEN*GOURMET KITCHEN WITH KNOTTY ALDER CABINETS, SOLD GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, GAS COOKTOP THAT INCLUDES CUSTOM PULL-OUT SPICE RACK AND WALL OVEN*JUST A FEW STEPS OUT TO ENJOY THE COVERED PATIO*MASTER SUITE OFFERS A JETTED TUB AND WALK-IN SHOWER, DOUBLE SINKS & IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HOME FROM THE OTHER BEDROOMS FOR PRIVACY*ENGINEERED HARDWOOD AND TILE FLOORS*PLANTATION SHUTTERS*GAS FIREPLACE*LOWER LEVEL OFFERS ROOM TO ADD BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, REC ROOM AND THEATRE ROOM...AND...HAS A WALK-OUT TO THE SIDE/BACKYARD*3RD CAR GARAGE BAY HAS EXTRA HEIGHT FOR YOUR TOYS*HURRY!! THIS ONE WONT LAST LONG!"
Friday, July 1, 2016
Fire and Life
Sitting by a fire is one of my favorite places to be. In the winter it is snuggled up inside with a big blanket and a cup of hot tea. 
In the summer it is under a sky full of stars with a cracking fire and a drink in my hand. Nothing else is needed.
As I write this I am sitting by the latter with boys in a tent about 10 feet away in my back yard, with a fire blazing!
It's been so long since I last posted it feels as thought its almost as if starting a new chapter. Our house is home. And with all of its MANY FLAWS!!! Yes there are many and I will get back to sharing them, and how we deal with that soon but for now I think its time to change gears a bit.
I love finance. It is a sicking disgusting part of our world, but it is also such a 100% necessary evil! I life in it, thrive in it and love it. With a PASSION!! that being said I have made all of the financial mistakes we have all be warned of, but It is time to share what I love and also never forget to live the Dream in my DREAM HOUSE!!! Even if i'm house poor!!
One element I did want more than anything in this home was a fire! I wanted one indoors that I could sit by on cold days, and since we have enjoyed this home for just about two years have used it well all winter long.
We had a fire pit from our old house that we didn't use once last year, however this year due to new jobs and busy schedules it is July and we won't have our first, and might possibly ONLY, camping trip until a few weeks from now. We gotta live it up and have with a fire pit outdoors under the beautiful night sky!
In the summer it is under a sky full of stars with a cracking fire and a drink in my hand. Nothing else is needed.
It's been so long since I last posted it feels as thought its almost as if starting a new chapter. Our house is home. And with all of its MANY FLAWS!!! Yes there are many and I will get back to sharing them, and how we deal with that soon but for now I think its time to change gears a bit.
I love finance. It is a sicking disgusting part of our world, but it is also such a 100% necessary evil! I life in it, thrive in it and love it. With a PASSION!! that being said I have made all of the financial mistakes we have all be warned of, but It is time to share what I love and also never forget to live the Dream in my DREAM HOUSE!!! Even if i'm house poor!!
One element I did want more than anything in this home was a fire! I wanted one indoors that I could sit by on cold days, and since we have enjoyed this home for just about two years have used it well all winter long.
We had a fire pit from our old house that we didn't use once last year, however this year due to new jobs and busy schedules it is July and we won't have our first, and might possibly ONLY, camping trip until a few weeks from now. We gotta live it up and have with a fire pit outdoors under the beautiful night sky!
Monday, February 1, 2016
Tax time of year!
WARNING!! :) I'm STRANGE!
I loved doing my taxes this year! :D
By this time most of us should have all our W-2 and maybe still awaiting the other forms such as 1099 and other deduction paperwork.
In 2014 I started working in the financial industry, before that I was working for the government and going to school. I was gonna be an accountant but after my first class in learning about auditing I knew that wasn't for me. I NEVER did my own taxes, taxes are BIG SCARY THINGS!! They didn't make sense and I remember as a kid that when dad was doing taxes the girls when shopping. My dad talks about when he finally hired an accountant how good that was for him.
When Chris and I got hitched, we went to his parents accountant. That continued for awhile, then after some time we started going to a CPA at H&R block. (NOT just one of the employees. TRUST ME THERE IS A DIFFERENCE)
However tax season of 2014 (Jan 2015-April 2015) I got a SUPER crash course on tax forms. Because of my role at my job I went over taxes, options, etc. I talked to at least 1-5 tax "professionals" per day that honestly I knew tax stuff better then them. HOW ON EARTH. You are a CPA and you aren't sure where to put stuff on a 1040! :)
By mid Jan, I had learned so much about taxes, I decided to try my hand at doing my own taxes. I did decide to use Turbo Tax. Makes filing super quick and easy, and even better they can deposit our refund. YES I am one of those people I would much rather lend money to the IRS and get it back then having to come up with a balance of how much I will need to pay, so we try to hover around getting back a small return, so we don't have to worry.
This year, I entered in all of our info into Turbo Tax and it all looked good, however my itemized deductions and the ones turbo tax had did not equal. So when money stuff doesn't look right to me, I do ANYTHING POSSIBLE to figure out why!
I spent the next week or so playing (yes it was playing for me) on the IRS website and got my taxes all figured out with pencil and paper! I really enjoyed it and had many of my finance co workers teasing me!
I still ended up using Turbo Tax to file, once again, it is quick easy and direct deposit the return.
If you are looking to do your own taxes here are some AWESOME IRS web links.
Also if you have simple taxes and don't want to pay someone use Turbo Tax.
CAUTION!! We have used H&R Block in the past, however they charge a TON!!! like first born child's college education! Save your money and go to a CPA (most charge at least in Utah between $90-$150) or do them on your own!
The IRS website is a great tool!!
GOOD LUCK WITH TAXES THIS YEAR!!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Baby It's Cold Outside!
As a kid I remember shoveling snow with my dad. It was amazing. When I got cold or tired, I would go inside get warmed up, some times drink hot coca, and SUDDENLY the whole drive way was clear IT WAS MAGIC!!
Now as an adult once again in a North Facing House (No clue how chris talked me into that one) When I go in after getting tired and cold, I come inside and the driveway is NOT CLEAR!!! I want the Magic back!! (daddy can't you just come every time it snows and shovel with me)!
I do however love to shovel the snow. Chris grew up in a south facing house with a snow blower, I don't feel like he got the WHOLE FEELING of growing up with a dangerous driveway!
We were super blessed our first year in our house. We only really had 2 snow storms and they cleaned up nice and easy. This year however is the TOTAL opposite, It is totally making up for the easy year last year. It is great for our mountains and rivers and lakes that need the water and so we can have a beautiful Green lawn this summer, HOWEVER right now I think I should win a prize!
Shoveling is HARD WORK!! and anyone out there that thinks a 3rd car garage and RV pad sounds like a good idea. Walk away SLOWLY! it is NOT! ;)
Chris is pushing me to fork out the money for a snow blower, however I think I'll keep building up my arm muscles and Work my best to keep my back safe. Maybe another year!
We were super blessed our first year in our house. We only really had 2 snow storms and they cleaned up nice and easy. This year however is the TOTAL opposite, It is totally making up for the easy year last year. It is great for our mountains and rivers and lakes that need the water and so we can have a beautiful Green lawn this summer, HOWEVER right now I think I should win a prize!
Shoveling is HARD WORK!! and anyone out there that thinks a 3rd car garage and RV pad sounds like a good idea. Walk away SLOWLY! it is NOT! ;)
Chris is pushing me to fork out the money for a snow blower, however I think I'll keep building up my arm muscles and Work my best to keep my back safe. Maybe another year!
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