Getting Settled In

We're the new kids on the block! haha... So, moving day came and went- and i'm pretty sure i'm still sore from it.. that or the constant moving boxes around and unpacking. still haven't gotten fully moved in yet. i'd say we're about 70% there. we still have a few things we have to pick up from the old apartment. too lazy to stress about it though. we have another week left until the rent is up there, so someday we'll get to it all.
if you haven't heard the news from either dan or i yet.. on moving day, one of our neighbors filled us in on some info about the past owners of our house. http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/40760207.html
yep- we now own what was known as "the drug house" of Whitefish Bay.
on to better news. we have some awesome neighbors. we did get some cookies from one neighbor. and another stopped over with a cooler full of Miller Lites, Gatorades, Pepsis, and Green Teas. we finished them, took back the cooler, then a couple days later he filled it again with Miller Lites and brought it over to us while we were doing some yard work. (and thanks again to Tim and Jean for all the help!) we're in walking distance to Dairy Queen, which Dan will only allow if we actually walk to it. so, i'd say i'm pretty happy with this neighborhood.
We've already locked ourselves outta the house. luckily dan had left a basement window open to air it out this morning. so we had to rig up a screwdriver out of a bunch of different tools to get the screen off, then Dan climbed through it, one leg/one arm/and his head in first, and got stuck with one arm/ one leg still on the ground outside. i had to pull on his arm that was still outside to keep him from falling all the way to the ground. it was pretty funny to watch. but we got in. then hid a key somewhere so that we will never have to do that again. whew!
Lots of work needing to be done to the place, but time will allow that to happen, too. We're off every Sunday of course, but we only have two free sundays before september to do any work. hopefully winter doesnt come for a long time after that!
we've already spent a ton of money on washer/dryer, range, microwave, lawn mower and other yard stuff, updated electrical stuff, a new bed and comforter set, tv and tv stand.. and we've got a looong way to go before we're done spending!
House Warming Party, as of now, will be on Sunday August 16th. Let us know if this absolutely will not work for anyone.. we only have the 30th open otherwise, and that's really far away. if you want to present us with any gifts, make it a gift card since we have no idea what we need until the time comes up.
big weekend coming up at work, too. Brady Street Festival/Cheesefest will be all day tomorrow.. we should be incredibly busy at the restaurant. ugh. is it bad that i am just praying that the forecast at 30% chance of rain goes up to 100%? because i would really like not to be all crazy running around getting my butt kicked. anyone know any good rain dances? or like, severe thunderstorm dances? =) haha.. and our lawn could use the rain, too.. we've been watering it plenty hoping for some soft grass in time for the party. well, i've been typing too long when i should have been unpacking or something... i'm off!