A lot happened in October, so I'll start with the biggest news first.
We sold the lot we had put a down payment on in Carstairs, and we are no longer planning on moving there. There were some issues with the development, and they changed the location of the new elementary school on us, so we decided to back out on it. The main reason we're not going out there though, is that I'm not planning on staying at my current job much longer. It's time to move on to some other things, so it really doesn't make sense anymore to move all the way out to Carstairs.
Instead we're moving all the way down to Lethbridge. After a trip down to the temple, we drove back through Lethbridge to check out what was available as far as housing goes, and we ended up finding a place that we both really liked on the south side of the city. I've really only ever driven through Lethbridge before, but we toured around a bit to get a feel for the city, and it sure felt a lot less hectic than Calgary does these days. The area we're moving to is called Coulee Creek, and it's right behind the Superstore on the very south end of Mayor Magrath.
Being in close proximity to a Superstore, as well as a Wal-Mart and a Costco were big selling points for Tammy, and we were both impressed by most of the architectural and structural elements of the home, but the biggest selling feature was the prospect of saving $100 000 when compared to the cost of a similar home in Calgary. Emma is just excited about the big park at the end of the street.
Construction isn't scheduled to be complete until February, so it'll probably be March before we move down there, so we will have a one month old baby with us when we go. We haven't sold our house yet, and I haven't found a job down there, but the plan right now is for me to take some parental leave when the baby comes, and we'll survive on that until I can find work.
It's an exciting change for us as we've been looking to leave the city for a while now, but there's some definite sadness involved when we consider that we probably won't see a lot of our families and friends as much as we used to. With the size that our families are becoming though, I'm sure we'll be back in town every month or so for someones special occasion, and we'll be sure to make the rounds.
5 comments:
Hey, you seen the light!! Jennie and I love Lethbridge, we are hoping to stay here long term. We are excited you will be comming down. Coulee Creek is a very nice community!! Let us know when you are moving and if you need a hand.
Let us know when you're moving out and we'll have a parade.
Just when we moved back, you decide to leave?
The nerve.
Who is the home builder building your new home?
Lethbridge, eh? Good for you guys! Perhaps I'm a little slow on the draw here, but what is that you're doing vocationally/professionally once you get there?
I'm sure you guys will really like it. It is a great area to raise a family...and you're right...way less hectic than Calgary...although the south section of Mayor Magrath (from the Thrift Village/Movie Mill area to the Corner of Scenic drive) can be frustrating on account account of traffic lights every half a block.
Let me know when you get settled, and next time we head down to Raymond to visit the fam., we'll be sure to impose.
You know, I really should read the WHOLE post before commenting....re: the job thing. Kinda makes one feel like Lloyd Christams of Dumb & Dumber fame..."We landed on the moon!"
Wes
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