Closing

The title represents many different events in our lives lately.

1. We closed on the sale of our townhouse in Woodbury yesterday.
2. All ties to my ex-husband have been dissolved with the sale.
3. We've given up some freedom and moved into Zac's Mom's house.
4. The Minnesota chapter in our lives is coming to a close (moving to MI).

All in all, things are going well and we are both happy with the way things are progressing. We are getting our debt paid off quickly and are really getting a good foundation ready for our move. The move is exciting and scary all at the same time. Zac has never lived outside of St. Paul and he has some fear about only knowing a small handful of people. There is definite excitement as well, being closer to my Sister and her (expanding) family is going to be great. Zac and I are hoping to start our own family soon (within the next year) and are really looking forward to being able to bring up our children together. Family is important to us!

My First Day

Last night was my first shift at J.Jill. So far so good. The ladies I work with seem nice and it certainly isn't a hard job. I think my biggest challenge will be the fashion challenged 40 something’s of the greater Twin Cities area :)

Updates

GOOD:

• The appraisor is coming out at 1:30 August 9th.
• Our closing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on August 25th.
• Eric cooperated and signed the Quit Claim Deed without a hassle.
• We are planning on moving our stuff out on August 20th.
• Buffalo Wild Wings want to promote Zac after only a week working there.
• I got a part-time job at J.Jill (40% off).

NOT SO GOOD:

• Moving into Roxanne's on August 20th (sniff, sniff).
• My car died (but has amazingly come back to life).
• Zac's car was vandalized in his school parking lot.

Looks like the "Good" is winning out. Thanks for all the love, support, prayers and help! We couldn't make it through the "Not So Good" or "Good" with out you guys!

The "Secret Plan" Revealed

As many of you have guessed, my secret plan is to move to Michigan. It looks like the chances of Mindy, Jayson and the rest of the Schoeb family moving to Minnesota are slim to none so the Clegg family (small as it may be) is headed out there!

Things are really taking shape and if all goes well I hope to be out there by the end of December with Zac joining me after his European externship is over in late March.

I am really excited about this idea. I won't be left lonely while my hubby is off finishing up his schooling and I will be able to help Mindy out with the new baby and Evy.

If any of you current Michigan-er's know of any Office Admin jobs coming available around that time, keep me in mind.

PRAISE GOD!!!

I mean it as whole heartedly a possible. God has answered our prayers and our house is SOLD! It sold in less than one week. We got our price and our terms and things are falling into place.

I have a secret plan and I talk to God (and Mindy) about it a lot, it seems that it may not have to be a secret for much longer!

Thanks for all your prayers and support! I'll keep you posted!

(The closing is tentatively set for August 25th)