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Shelter, what a relief!

So after looking at tons of apartments (which are actually duplexs, triplexs and four plexs- because good apartment buildings are only for senior citizens out here.) we finally were shown an apartment in a great area for Springfield, a great price, a good size and they accepted us as tenants. I am so excited, and we feel SOOO blessed. It really seems too good to be true. Especially with all the hours I have spent searching and visiting different apartments. It's also a few blocks from the hospital, which means if I go into labor and Eric has the car I could manage getting to the hospital by myself. Don't worry I'm not planning on it, just preparing. :) We really feel so relieved though to be in a good area for the next year and at such a great price. Now Eric just has a job to find, and we will be home free on our move to Massachussetts. I don't have pictures yet, but I promise once we get to our new place and are a little more settled in, I will upload some pictures of this beautiful area.

I have to say something though. Everyone has dogs out here. This is not a joke. In the classifieds in the newspaper there were three columns of jobs available, and two full columns of dogs for sale. Two FULL columns. Not of pets, just dogs. Everyone loves dogs here. Which is fantastic for Jack as he loves dogs. Just an interesting little tidbit of information for you Westites. So if you're a dog lover, you would fit right in here.

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haley said…
yeah for finding a place to live!
September 14, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Petersen Palace said…
Yay for dogs! Oh wait, I mean a roof! :)
September 14, 2009 at 8:39 PM
emiflute said…
Roof! Roof! (Ha ha. I couldn't resist). Glad to hear things are working out for you!
September 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM
*Aliese* said…
I pretty much love that you've found a place to live within walking distance of a hospital for your prego self. Was this part of the criteria, or a mere positive? :) Hopefully you won't have to waltz yourself down the street all on your own! And you're right. There are LOTS of dogs back east. I must say though, Denver, Colorado and St. Louis, Missouri seem to have loads as well.
September 15, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Mandi said…
So happy for you guys! Having done the apartment search thing this year, I remember how stressful it is to try to find one as fast as possible and still get something nice. At least I knew the area a little better than you know Springfield. I am really glad for you all. :)
September 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Maxmomma said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a wonderful blessing- we are so happy for you! Can't wait to see pics.
September 15, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Criscell said…
BROOKE!! I'm SUCH a terrible friend!! I'm so sorry I haven't been blog stalking much at all lately. CONGRATS on having a girl!!! That is awesome! You will love having a little princess to dress up. I had Crew in Dec. and it was so special. Congrats to your husband for getting into school. You guys have been through a lot of change lately. I hope all goes well for you in Mass.! Good luck!
September 15, 2009 at 11:36 PM
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