My dream....

Last summer we found my dream place.  The kids and I fell in love with this property on sight.  Hubby required a bit of convincing that the smaller amount of land would work.

No matter how much we loved this place, we still couldn't afford it.  We didn't give up though!  Over the last year we have worked hard to reduce our debt and curb our spending.  Now we are so close to achieving this dream!

The view from the end of the school building to the baseball diamond at the end of the property.

The back property line is a lovely little river.  It's far enough of a drop from the property to no pose a flooding danger.  So idealic!

Six full size classrooms!  The family is all excited about a bit more space to move around.

I am absolutely GIDDY over this kitchen.  I could cook and process food so easily with this space.  All commercial grade and size.

This mixer is as tall as I am.  I don't know what I would use a mixer this size to make, but by golly I want to use it!!

This is a dream pantry.  Notice the second mixer down on the floor.  That little bad boy is at least three times the size of my current Kitchenaide.

The natural lighting in this place is AMAZING.  The only pictures we took with lights on were in the cafeteria, kitchen, and gym.

That's right.  I said GYM.  Can you imagine the glory of a cold and rainy winter day spent playing basketball in your own personal gym?!
 I am so excited by all the prospects of this property.  Now we have to make it through the reality of financing and negotiating.  Wish us luck!  Pray!

*Edited to add*
Well, it looks like a couple more months of scrimping and saving.  They have come so far down on the price already, there isn't much wiggle room for negotiations.  I'll be patient.  Even at their asking price, we are only a few  months away from being able to do it.
We will still get started on the financing end.  That way we know where we are for sure.
Keep those good thoughts coming!