One Year Later..

So can you believe it? We've been living in the great state of Maine for a solid year now. Boy, that sure went by fast huh. So far so good too. Let's see, so far we've redone the front of the house, the back of the house, one bathroom, two bedrooms (with a third half done), the dining room and the office. We've also bought a new car, I got a new job, and met new friends. But the best part is that we've really gotten to know our family up here so much better. I have two cousins I hardly knew before moving, who are now two of my closest friends.

Overall, I'd say it was the perfect decision for us. And looking forward to the next year, we have a million and one things going on there too. Finish more work on the outside of the house, redo the kitchen and other bathroom, finish the 3rd bedroom, redo the 4th bedroom into a nursey and the most important thing, adopt a new baby. Wow... talk about some heavy changes in two years time.

In other news...

• The new casino opened up today here in the city. I'd say it's the biggest thing ever to happen up here. All the news stations are there, the radio stations are all broadcasting from the site, it's amazing. The funniest thing I've heard so far? A woman on the radio talking about how amazing the crosswalk was! Yeah, it counted down for you so you know how much time is left before it turns!!! Wow.. .technology, ain't it amazing..
• This would be the coolest summer job...
• And I think I need this...
• July fourth this weekend. The wife and I don't have any plans, so if anyone is looking for something to do, please, c'mon up! We always love the visitors. And seriously people, it's been a year(yes, 52 weekends), your excuses for not visiting are crap. Stop being so lazy and come see the fabulous Morrisseys!
• Application for adoption is hitting the mail this week. Next we need to go to the local police department to get finger printed and all that for the background check. Hopefully that won't take too long (not the actual ink and finger part, but the FBI part). Once the application is in and complete, we then have to take a parenting/adoption class. Apparently its only one day, so it shouldn't be so bad.