Home Sweet May Home

We got back to Vegas on Monday, April 21. The staff at the Platinum were happy to see us. But we knew we couldn't stay there forever. So on Wednesday we met with a Realtor to look at some rental options.

We looked at 6 different condos. Some were immediately out. Others we weren't so sure on. Both Ben and I looked online for more options that night. The next day we were off to see a few (6!) more options. Same story as before. On Saturday we looked at a few more. We decided that a few of the options that we looked at could work. But none were perfect. Not that we need perfect. So, we quickly changed gears and started looking at places that were available for a month. We only had a few options since May was almost upon us.

We looked at one at the Trump Towers. It was beautiful. Gorgeous views from the 59th floor. But... it was too small. A lot of the square footage was taken up by a ginormous master bath. And it was only one bedroom without a nice size living room. Sadly, we passed on that.

Our other option was a two-bedroom unit at Sky. It is only on the 5th floor with not much to speak of for views. But it has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a nice layout. We took it. So, we have a place for a month. Yesterday we moved in. So far, I like it. There's a CVS on the bottom floor, which is nice in case we need something quickly. Like yesterday. The kids and I needed cookies. :) The kids did great with our move. So as a special treat, we got some fudge stripe cookies and had a picnic on our patio.

During this month we plan on keeping an eye on the listings to find a place. In June and part of July we will be in Minnesota to spend time with Ben's brother and family. We will need a place when we get back.

And yes, I know I haven't written about Japan yet. I really need to. Just been busy with life.

The Move: Day 1

Yesterday was closing! It went fine. I few odd things came up, like our second mortgage (which we need until we get "rid" of the old place) was set up through a local bank. The bank requires direct withdrawal from one of their accounts for the loan... so we have a new bank account. Weird. But other than that, all the paperwork was signed and faxed in.

Prior to close we had our final walk through of the house. Then we loaded up my parent's van between walk through and close. After close we unloaded the van into our new place! It was then that the excitement really hit.

After that load, we came back to the house. My mom came over to help with the remaining kitchen packing while another friend came over and helped take apart our bed. We loaded up the van and an SUV and headed back to the new place.

My dad came by and helped with the bed while my mom unpacked the kitchen. And while this was going on, Ben and I came back to the old place to make sure that the stuff the movers are moving was easily accessible.

It was a long day! I was so happy that when we got to the new place the bed was all set up and ready to be slept on!