We have been researching the price of houses, pending a possible move to Northern Virginia.  In the process, I have met some wonderful people from Virginia who have been helping us immensely in figuring out the cost of living of the area.  Their generosity in helping us figure out some details has encouraged us as we are reminded of fond times in the friendly state of Virginia.  While waiting out the job search process, I would like to thank everyone who has helped us out with great information!  =)

     In the meantime, we've been investigating real estate options on-line.  I've started teasing the kids, naming possible street names from prospective houses that I've found.  Would they like to live on Gloucester Street?  That was received with grins.  How about Ichabod Crane Avenue?  Apparently my son felt a need to interject at this point, with a big smile.  "You know what I'd like, Mom?  If we move to Virginia, I hope we move to a house on a street named after Lafayette.  If not Lafayette, then George Washington.  If not George Washington, then Patrick Henry."  Hmmmm, do Virginia real estate agents get that kind of wish list very often????