Nov. 20, 2009 - back on-line
We finally have the Internet. Now, I can catch you all up on the happenings here at the Inn! The craziest part about moving here is how totally busy it has been. We did not expect as much when we did settlement back on the 27th of October. But, a few nights we even had to light up the no vacancy sign, which was pretty exciting. We tookn the first week off from homeschooling and tried to get into a routine. Three weeks later, we of course have resumed lessons, but we have yet to get into a routine. It seems that we get any school work done in the afternoon. I was able to do some crafts with the kids...we made some pumpkins and Indian corn decorations for the lobby. We also manage to get to story hour once a week. Kaylah's started Daisy's and both Ariella and Kaylah have been to their first 4-H meeting. We haven't made any friends though, although we're meeting people. We joined the pool and the church and we know the people at the bank, library, and hardware store, at least to chat with them...acquantainces. I know it's hard for the girls, but it takes some time between first meeting someone and hanging out together. It's really only been three weeks, but with how busy we've been at the hotel it seems like longer.
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Oct. 26, 2009 - Tomorrow's the big move!
Jason's down at storage packing up the moving van once again...hopefully the last time for a while, He's got his dad and the older girls down there helping him. I've got our room here pretty much packed up and the beds are almost all disassembled. We'll get it there. It's easier than moving out of a house, that's for sure. I have some errands to run, including getting to the free flu clinic today with all the kids. They're handing out swine flu shots and I have it on my to do list.
Because we'll be a few days unpacking, I won't have my computer up until who knows when, so I won't be able to blog for a while. I can still be reached at the same number. Keep us in your prayers.
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Oct. 22, 2009 - finally have a date!
We finally have a date for closing...this coming Tuesday. Now...the fun begins (sarcasm!) I've been calling around and going around town getting utility hook-ups, insurance, bank accounts set up, a moving truck reserved, and all sorts of stuff that we need. Last night I couldn't sleep and I' finally just got out of bed a little after 4. I kept thinking about all that I have to do, and I know I'm gonna regret waking up this afternoon, when all of the kids are running around. I just researched LLP vs. LLC vs. sole-proprietorship. There's a lot to be learned about running a business. I originally registered as a SP, but now I've switched, and I'm hoping that I am making the right choice. I have all these applications I have to fill out from the state and I still have to get our business license in the town of the motel.
We do settlement Tuesday morning at 10:30, which means we have to get there by about 9, to be able to get to the insurance place to sign those papers and to the courthouse to get our business license, which I am assuming we need for settlement. I can't get my FIL's fax machine to work and so I can't receive the fax from the phone company. We'll have to handle that next week. As well as switching the cable to our name and the water/sewer/garbage, which require deposits and applications to be filled out in person. Crazy busy!
And then there's the whole floor layout running through my head. Where are we going to put the hurniture? I've been laying in bed just mentally going through our old house and picturing where we are going to put the stuff in our new "house." I just can't sleep that's all. So now it's almost 7 am and I'm gonna go get myself a shower and a cup of java. Go Phillies!
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Oct. 14, 2009 - NILE Ag Education
On Monday, Ariella and I went to a program sposored by NILE, Northern International Livestock Exposition. It was held at the Metra Center and is designed to teach 4th graders from across Montana the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives.
I enjoyed it, and I think Ariella got some stuff out of it, even though she complained almost the whole time. She has really had a negative attitude lately, but I don't notice it as much when I have all four kids with me. I guess as long as one or two of all four enjoy what we are doing, I can overlook the whines and complaints coming from those who don't enjoy the event. But since it was just Ariella and I at this particular event, her complaining really irked me. Afterall, I wasn't there for my own benefit.
Anyways, they had it set up so that each group of about 30 or 40 kids went to various stations. We were supposed to be with other homeschoolers, but I couldn't find them, so we ended up with two oter schools and caught up with the homeschoolers at the last station. They presenters talked to us about the importance of honeybees, cattle, ranges, and the various crops that grow around Billings. We were able to see and touch sugar beets, wheat, barley, corn, and alfalfa sprouts. The whole program was pretty interesting, I have to admit, and it's a shame Ariella couldn't enjoy it more.
Afterwards, we were able to go into the center and check out different exhibits from the Rodeo itself, but at that point, Ariella had worn me down and I couldn't deal with her anymore. We went home instead!
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Oct. 9, 2009 - 26 week doctor's appointment
I finally made it to the doctor today. We were waiting until we had insurance taken care of. It went well. My doctor is young and go figure...he and Jason knew the same people. Small towns are crazy. So, the heartbeat sounded great and they were able to fit me in for an ultrasound. We wer able to be strong and answer "no" when asked if we wanted to know the gender so for all of you who thought we'd cave...you'll just have to be in suspense.
The ultrasound pictures were cool though. We were able to do the 4D ones, which we never had for our other births. We even got a DVD that we already watched with the kids. It looks like another thumb sucker. The tech said it measures bigger than the due date of January 11th, and she's predicting more 2009 than 2010. To Ariella's disappointment, she may have to share the Eve of her birthday (12/31). But, only time will tell. I was also able to do the glucose test, so I'll be hearing from the doctor about that soon.
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Oct. 5, 2009 - Snow in October
Can you believe it?! The kids woke me up at 6:30 this morning to go out and play in the snow. It's sticking too. They've been out all morning and only came in for their bowls of cream of wheat before heading back out into the back yard. I've never seen snow this early in the year. I guess that's Montana for you.
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Oct. 1, 2009 - Montana Inn
We did it! We made an offer on the motel, signed the contract, and brought it down to the title company today! In less than 30 days, we will be the new owners of the Montana Inn. No...it's no Hilton, but it's home to us. It's a road side motel, in a small town that has a library, a courthouse, about five restaurants, and a population of just under 2000. It's small town America. There a few other hotels in the town. We are the second to the cheapest. The hotel itself needs work, much of it cosmetic, but with some TLC we can get it so we can charge more than the current owner charges. We're excited about it, although we can't get over the fact that we're actually going to own a motel!
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Sep. 28, 2009 - A new plan...yet again
By now, friends, you know our plan changes daily. We have no idea what we are doing here. Today we are driving 100 miles from Billings to go check out a motel that is for sale. It's within our price range and it may be a good business opportunity. The motel has been in business for 25 years and the newest owner owned it for the past 8 years. He said that he had updated it some but he owns two other businesses in town and would like to sell this one.
If it doesn't turn out, then we're most likely going to make an offer on the house we looked at on Friday. The realtor is supposed to be requesting a disclosure statement on that property today and we want tp get a concrete specialist in to look at its foundation. I'll keep you updated.
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