I got a call at 12:30 on Friday that we could pick up these:
We immediately snatched them up and went to OUR house.
My parents met us there with a basket of goodies, including a balloon for Annabel.
The balloon was all she needed to feel comfortable, and she started walking around like she owned the place.
We all toasted with sparkling cider:
clearly not ready for a cup
Then we put Annie to work.
After all, those floors aren’t gonna clean themselves…and we have a lot to do to make this house our home.
Debra @ A Frugal Friend says:
yay – how exciting! And isn’t she the cutest thing with that broom……she’ll help you out for sure.
Enjoy!!
Sarah says:
Woo hoo! How exciting! So happy for you guys!
Denniezen says:
Fine, indeed! I am so happy for you all! Go Annie! Enjoy your new home. ?
Marsha says:
I have been waiting ALL weekend for this post!!!! Soooo happy for you guys it is gonna be awesome!!!!! The house looks beautiful!!!!
lol we just experienced our first hit as new home owners yesterday when the hot water heater started leaking boiling hot water all over the basement….ugh no landlord to call!!
$400 bucks and the help of delivery and installation from my pops and we are back in the business of having a dry basement and hot water again!!!
Lisa says:
What fantastic news, congrats!!!
Lea says:
CONGRATULATIONS SPHORS! So happy for you and your NEW home!!
Lea says:
Whoops! Spohrs! ****
Vicky says:
Yeay! Congratulations! There is nothing nicer than your own home! It’s a lot of work but it’s all for YOU!! I wish you all many years of family happiness in it!
Sarah says:
HOOOORAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
Alison says:
2 things:
1. Steam mop. It will make your life easier. And how gorgeous are those floors?
2. Congratulations!!!! I’m uber jealous. We’ll never settle down in one place long enough to own our own home.
Dianne says:
We have true hardwood floors in our 1950’s house and I’ve been afraid to use a steam mop on them for fear of ruining them. Won’t the moisture and heat cause the wood to swell or warp?
My friend LOVES her steam mop for her tile floors, but I’ve been hesistant to try one on my wood floors. Advice?
Brianne says:
I don’t think I would use a steam mop on real hardwood floors. I didn’t use them at our first home (sold it back in October and new condo has no hardwood). I use a Eureka EnviroSteamer (love it!!!) and it is perfect for linoleum and tile and pergo/laminate. It doesn’t leave the floors wet, but it does get very hot (220 degrees!).
For real hardwood, there is no match for Murphy Oil Soap and a Libman wonder mop
Tori says:
Congratulations! Looks like a very very very nice house too
Ashley says:
Congratulations!
debi says:
With 2 cats in the yard, life used to be so hard,,ect.
I am so very happy for all of you.
Jennifer Saunders says:
SO happy for you guys!!! I can’t wait to see how you “Do it up” I second the comment on the steam mop! It will be a life saver. I hope your new home brings so many wonderful memories!
edenland says:
The next time imma need to feel comfortable in the world, imma buy myself a balloon.
CONGRATULATIONS SPOHRS. I love love love covet your floorboards.
XOX
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Hooray! CONGRATULATIONS!
Buccinator says:
Congratulations!
Just so we’re clear, I will sweep for sparkling cider.
Katie says:
Congratulations! So excited for you and your family.
DefendUSA says:
Congratulations!! It brings tears to my eyes as I remember how it felt!! Yay….
Jan says:
Awesome! News! So happy for you all! Get ready for roller skates along with that steam mop for those gorgeous floors…can’t wait to see the house decorated into a “home”….Love your new little helper Annie!
Jennifer says:
Congratulations!! It’s beautiful!
Kimberly says:
Congratulations!
Kim says:
Awesome! Congratulations — let the fun begin!
Candy says:
Congrats guys!
Sue says:
Congratulations Heather, Mike, Annie, and Rigby on your beautiful new home. I hope that you have many, many, many happy and healthy years there!!!
Amy J says:
Congratulations!
Mary Ann says:
Congratulations! Your house is beautiful and Annie looks right at home. Wishing you a lifetime of happy memories in your new home, I am so happy for you!
Funnelcloud Rachel says:
Congrats! My mother brought us that same balloon when we bought our first house three years ago. And we, too, toasted with some bubbly.
Enjoy your adventures at your new home!
Neeroc says:
Congratulations! Love the ‘stage’ and those floors!
Shirley L says:
Congratulations!!!! Moving into a new home is so exciting. I can’t wait to see all of your home updates!
Susan says:
YAY! Congrats to your beautiful family! May you have many years, many blessings, much laughter, and memories galore in your new home! So very happy for you!
Kristin says:
Woohoo!!!! Such amazing news for a rainy Monday morning. SO happy for you all. Making a house your home is one of the best feelings in the world.
Susan says:
Congratulations on your first home! It is the most amazing feeling in the world. Enjoy!
Nikki says:
Whooooohooo!! Congratulations!
Tricia says:
CONGRATULATIONS on your new home!! Annie looks like a natural with that broom!
Molly says:
WOO-HOO!! Congrats congrats congrats!
Patti B. says:
Congrats, Spohrs!!
Sara Mc. says:
Yay!!!!! Congratulations to all of you. (gorgeous floors!)
Jannette says:
Congratulations.
Emily E says:
yay! congratulations!!!
Lamb says:
Hooray for the front door opening without any trouble!
The more I see of your new house, the more amazed I become. You found such a lovely place to live! Congrats
Tami says:
Congratulations to all of you!! Im so happy for you guys and Your home is beautful!!!
Sherry says:
LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOVE your new house!! Those wood floors and that kitchen are to die for….CONGRATULATIONS!
Meyli says:
WOOO! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all!!
Tammy says:
Congrats to all of you!!
I LOVE the purple reflection on the keys. I bet Maddie is just as happy as you are ?
Tammy says:
That question mark was supposed to be a heart…grrr!
keri says:
Congrats Spohr family!!!!
Gina says:
Yay! Congrats!
Barb in Michigan says:
What an exciting new adventure for you all ! Enjoy !
So Happy for you all !
Monica says:
Welcome home to your gorgeous new house!
Sister Sister says:
Congratulations Sphors. And I love the dark finish on the floor. Beautiful
Rhia says:
Congratulations!
erin s says:
Congratulations! The house looks beautiful and you all look so happy to be there.
Lisa says:
CONGRATULATIONS! Those wood floors are just beautiful!
Julie says:
That is so awesome! Congratulations
chantelle says:
So happy for you and your family!!
Kimberly says:
I wish you all lots of love & happiness in your new home! Congratulations!
angela says:
congratulations on your new house! It’s beautiful
Marnie * says:
Congrats on the new house!!
peach says:
your house (home) looks absolutely beautiful. congratulations!
Robyn says:
Congrats, Spohr family! You have such a beautiful house to call your own! So glad this one worked out for you and loveeee the kitchen. Can’t wait to see your personal touches to the home
Procrastamom says:
Gah! I kept thinking about this all weekend and hoping there were no further barriers to you two FINALLY getting this much wanted house. So glad it all went smoothly. The pics look great and I can’t wait to see more of your beautiful home. Congratulations!!!
Lora says:
HOORAY!! Love the stage area!
Rebecca says:
How exciting! It’s amazing how dirty a ‘new’ house is when you move in. My vote is to hire someone to come and clean the place from top to bottom, inside and out before you bring your stuff in and then have someone come clean again once everything is in its place. Ya know, cause you’re going to be so tired and Annie can only reach up about 2 feet high.
Kristin says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The house is so beautiful! On another note, you know I read your blog often when I exclaim to no one in particular “OMG The Spohrs got their house!” and your 4 year old (My Maddie) goes “YAY! Is there new pictures of Annie?!” and my 10 year old goes “OMG, the one that we saw pictures of last Friday?” (How the heck she remembers THAT as opposed to that I told her to clean her room 5 minutes ago I’ll never know. Darn kids and their selective hearing!)
Bwahahahaha! Congratulations again!
Rachel says:
Congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you! Looking forward to seeing the ways you make your new house your home.
kbreints says:
Congrats! Love the floors!
Molly says:
Woohoo!!! Congrats! Those floors, your floors, are beautiful! xo
Cathy C. says:
Congrats on your new Beautiful house!!!
Leah says:
Congratulations!!!
Becky Mochaface says:
Those floors are gorgeous. Congratulations!
Skye says:
Congratulations! I’m beyond excited to see what you guys do with the new house!
Lisa says:
Woo hoo, that’s awesome. Congrats!
Wendy says:
way to go! congrats! can’t wait to hear all about your new adventures in your new home!
Chris says:
Get a Swiffer, my granddaughter loves pushing it around the floors and she’s cleaning as she’s having fun, win win.
Lynnette says:
Congratulations! Enjoy the new home!!
HCH says:
Congratulations Spohr family on your new digs!!!
May your water always run hot, and your plumbing & appliances always work!!!
Let the honey-do lists begin!!!!
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Fiona says:
Congratulations to you all! I am sure you will be very very very happy in your new home!
xx
Fiona
Mary says:
Congratulations! I remember picking up the keys to our house after we bought it and running over to the new place to yell “MINE ALL MINE!” It’s fun!
Pattie says:
Congratulations! I’m so happy the closing went well. Enjoy making that beautiful new house your home.
Jessi @ Quirky Cookery says:
Yayyy! I’m so excited for you guys!
Jana says:
Congrats to you and your family! I am so happy it all worked out and I wish the happiest of homes!
Kelly says:
Congratulations to you guys! What a relief! So much fun moving into a new home.
Kim says:
Congratulations! All of the best in your new home!
MelissaG says:
Congrats! I’m so happy for you all!!
Cori says:
wOOOOO hOOOO!!! Congrats to you, Heather and Mike, Annabel and Rigby!! The house looks beautiful, the floors are fantastic!
So happy for all of you, Enjoy!
PS. if real hardwood, go get Murphy Oil soap and a good mop, works wonders!!
Kristina says:
But the real question is….. did they leave the ping-pong table?
I was told by a hardwood installer to use water only. I didn’t quite take his advice and I alternate water only and hardwood floor cleaner. You know, one day I use water and months later when I get to it again I use the cleaner.
Good luck and enjoy.
Amanda says:
YAY! Congrats!
Crista says:
Wooohooo!! Can’t wait to see more pics! *ahem*
Virginia says:
Awesome! Congratulations Spohr family I remember the thrill of my first house; such an exciting time!!
Ashli says:
So happy for yall!
Jay Andrew Allen says:
Wow – super beautiful! Congrats!!
Kayla says:
Omg yes, congratulations!! YAY!!
Kristin says:
COngratulations…and I have a serious case of floor envy. GORGEOUS wood floors.
Kathy R. says:
Congratulations!! Best wishes for many happy, healthy years in your beautiful new home!
Lenora says:
Congratulations!!! That’s very exciting. I love those floors.
Alexa @ A Life in Drive says:
Yayyy Spohrs!!! Congratulations. So excited for you and can’t wait to see photos.
amourningmom says:
Great news!! So happy for you all. Take care!
Heli says:
Congrats! I love it! I actually reviewed wood floor cleaners because I was so annoyed with my floors, constantly cleaning them. Here ya go… http://mommystwocents.com/category/my-favorite-things/
Good luck!!!
Mommy says:
Wow! I love this info!!
Andrea says:
Congratulations! LOVE those floors btw
Jenfleurs says:
You look soooo happy. So happy for you. And, I’ll admit it, a bit jealous of your house!
I LOVE seeing the purple reflection on the keys. Undoubtably Maddie is loving the new house!
AmazingGreis says:
Yay, FINALLY! So happy for you. Now get that guest room ready I’m moving in!
ashise says:
Congratulations! Happy new home to you, happy new home to you, happy new home, dear Spohrs…happy new home to you!
Kathryn in Berlin says:
Wonderful!!!!!! I’m very excited for you guys!!! I can’t wait to see more pics of the place after you get all your things in there Congratulations to the Sphors!!! Yay!!!!!!
Annalien says:
Congratulations, how exiting! Maybe this home be filled with love and very dear memories.
Dudge OH says:
Congratulations! *s*
Trisha says:
Congratulations!! So excited for you guys and the new house.
Rachel W. says:
Why cider, hmmmmm Heather?
Heather says:
Ha, because Mike doesn’t drink. I drank a bottle of champagne later that day!!
Rachel W. says:
haha! good for you i knew it wasn’t just for annie’s sake!
Ray says:
Awesome, awesome, AWESOME! Congrats on your new-found Home Ownership, Heather and Mike! Gorgeous digs, from what I’ve seen of previous photos and now.
Now go crazy with all the Home Decoration entries!
YAY!!!!!!! =D
pgoodness says:
C O N G R A T S ! ! ! ! !
Elizabeth says:
Congrats to all three of YOU! So happy for all of you!
Christy says:
Congratulations Heather!! How exciting- and your house is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see you!
Mommy says:
Soooo excited for you!!! That house is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! And like everyone else said, yay for those stunning floors!!!
Also, way to shoot down those pregnancy rumors with the sparkling cider! Just saying!!!
Congratulations on your beautiful home!!!