Heading to Hungary

So our life has been a complete whirlwind lately! The deal finally wen through and Greg headed to Budapest yesterday!

http://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/basketball.asp?NewsID=140628

We have been trying to get preapproved for a townhome for months now. Since we had this year's comtract I was told it wouldn't be a problem with the companies we were working with. For some reason it was again and I was totally bummed one minute. Then the guys sends me one more email recommending me to Wells Fargo. Greg gets on the phone and calls and in 20 MINUTES>!>!>!>?!?!?!?! we were approved. Last week we went out with Greg's broker and found an awesome townhome 3 minutes from my parents house.

http://cbburnet.com/CustomModules/Property/PropertyDetail.aspx?SearchID=8156166&PropertyGUID=7F631F31-CC0D-4ABD-81BF-C7AE04A1112D&TotalRows=1&CurrentPage=1&SortValue=0&LastResultsPage=1&IsSold=False

We totally love it even though we got approved, had to give power of attorney to my parents, pack, and make an offer (while Greg is on the airplane to Munich) all within 24 hours. I guess that's its a short sale and the bank would be taking a big loss on the house considering the owners bought it for 236k 5 years ago and finished the basement and are now only selling it for 214k. So we could get a really amazing deal but the bank is really hard to work with. So we're definately crossing our fingers but I'm not super hopeful. Now that we know we can get the loan I'm already 10 times happier.

My mom will be heading to Budapest with me the first time. I was dreading hauling baby and Jaxson by myself and she really wants to go. Depending on how fast Greg finds a good pediatrician we could be leaving in 2-4 weeks. Regardless, I have to go back to Des Moines one more time and bring the Expedition to The Danielson's and if I have an extra day or so I'd really like to take a quick trip to KC if you girls are available. It all depends if my brother is coming with me to drive me back and his work schedule. Just wanted to give you a heads up!
That's the low down with us! Budapest is supposed to be awesome and you know we are ALWAYS open for visitors. Its a lot closer than Dubai! I can tell I'm going to have a big ego bust already. Someone told me that they have the prettiest girls there and its the Porn Captial of the world. Huge difference from conservative dubai with no gambling, no drinking everywhere, and women all covered. I'm sure it'll be fine, heck it'll we lived in Bulgaria with prostitutes on our driveway.

Love you girls-let's hear some more from everyone!
Tonixoxoxox

Back at it

Hey Girlies,

It's been a while! I love the pics - all the babies are so so cute. Ton, I'm so excited for you heading off to Hungry! Another chapter in your families lives. Ro, hopefully the work thing will get easier.

Well, life has been hectic over here as well. We went to NYC for Labor Day weekend with my sisters and hubbies (sans Tan & Lee). It was an absolute blast, though I'm so glad I don't live there. Life is hard!! and HOT! But, we got to check out Niki & Chuck's place in Park Slope (Brooklyn) - it's so cute and hit up the US Open. We had an awesome time of just hanging out, watching tennis and eating eating eating. Last week was spent catching up with work and then we had a chance to surf, hike, clean and hit the beach this weekend...a truly perfect San Diego weekend.

Anyway, not sure if I told you all - but Santiago survived the lay-offs and he'll stay with HP for a while, on a new team (better manager). So we'll be in SD for at least another year then. That's about it for exciting news. BUT at least I have some pics.

I got all my sistas and me - the first night we got in

Perfect NYC skyline sunset

All of us with our Uncle, Aunt and cousin Judy at Obento Delight - the BEST sushi restaurant in Manhantten and owned by them (yuuuummmmmm!!). We ate them out of house and home.

Us at the night match in Arthur Ashe stadium...it went until 2am!

Ho hum..

Don't have much time to write - but wanted to let everyone know work sucks, I hate daycare, and I wish I could be at home with Madelyn... I cry just about every night thinking about the next morning. Madelyn was baptized yesterday - so here is a couple of pics of the day. Hope all is going better in your world than mine - xo Ro

Beautiful baby Madelyn

The Townsend Family

Cute as a Button

Not at her baptism, but one of my new favorites

I told you all we grew corn this summer, right?

Here it is! And look how awesome my merigolds did!

Beautiful Family!

Toni your family is so beautiful! The little man looks handsome, as always. Hungary looks really cool. Let us know when it's for sure. When will you leave? I wish you weren't leaving. You should make a stop down to KC if you have time. Kennedy, Carter, Madelyn and Dane could have a play date.

Ro- How was your first week back at school? I've been thinking about you all week.

The babies and I just got back from Lincoln late last night. I was working at University of Nebraska- Lincoln this past week. It's great to be home, we were gone for an entire week. Have a great weekend everyone.

PS- Anyone have a chance to catch the GOP convention this week? It was interesting to see and hear the differences between the two conventions. Go OBAMA! By the way- Obama is Kennedy and Carter's new word. They raise their fist up when they say it. I'll try and get it on video.

Love
Lindsay

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Hello lovely ladies of mine,
Sorry for being MIA lately. Its been crazy these days. I have been trying to wait until we have a for sure answer at where we are going but it is taking FOREVER! It was such a luxury to have it all done and signed before we even got home last year. SO it sounds like we are off to Hungary this year. Its a team right outside of Budapest called Keccskemet and is pretty big itself. My mom has a client that lived here for 6 years and has nothing but great things to say about both cities. Now that I'm really excited about the place I just want the contract signed and Greg on a plane. So I'll keep you in the loop but, who knows, we could be off to uzbekistan this year. jk.
Baby is thriving and happy and talking and sitting up and noisy and eating food... He's the love of my life and is more fun each and every day. We went to Des Moines last weekend to say goodbye to The Danielson's and I got really sad seeing how much they are going to miss him. Then I was even more sad when I got the call from Amy that she saw the blog and thought about the next time she would see him. SO we scheduled some quick Auntie Amy time and came up with the plan for my last trip to Des Moines. Greg's sister is taking our truck to college this year so I'll drive to Iowa and not tell anyone I'm coming for a day so Amy can have him all to herself! Other than baby stuff in DSM we hit up the farmer's market, worked out at Roosevelt HS, ate at Centro, saw the grandaparents, the usual stuff.
It has been a really long time since I wrote. I just remembered its been before CO. Dane and I flew out to Denver to visit Beth with Janelle. I started balling at the Denver Airport because I abused my child for the first time. I was getting my bags and baby was a little fussy so I stuck in his paci. Then, 2 seconds later, he is crying harder than I ever heard. I had no clue what was wrong, so it took 10 seconds to see that I had pinched his poor little finger in the pacifier clip to the STROLLER. I was so afraid that I would dwarf his little snausage for the rest of his life. He had never cried because something was hurting him before. It was gutt wrenching. I think I said I"m sorry to him at least 100 times that day. Anyway, we drove to Silverthorne that night to an amazing cabin (see blog) that someone let us borrow. We hiked, went to Lake Dillon, Vail, went in the hottub, cooked awesome meals and, in a nut shell, had a blast!!

I miss you girls like crazy and really want to get the cabin on the calendar for next year! Is it still a possibility??? JOr- did you talk to your parents? Are you in Poland yet?

Hope all is well! Can't wait to hear!!
Love TOni
xoxox

Labor Day in MN

Hey girlies!!
I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday weekend! I know that those 4 days off were so needed...
We got in to MN on Thursday super late and got up to my parents around 2:30am. Got a quick sleep, went in to the next town over to see my grandpa (who is doing AMAZING by the way since his brain surgery over 4th of July weekend) and hang out with him for awhile before coming back and hanging out on the boat, and an intense game of Scattegories after dinner & a little bday celebration for my dad.
Saturday there was a parade & fair thing in the town of McGregor (where my parents live) so we went in there for a little while and my friends Heather, her fiance Dennis, Lindsey & her friend met up with us there. We stayed for a while to experience such a small town fair.. it was honestly the greatest thing... everyone from the town & surrounding towns come out to celebrate. We boated & bonfired & the weather couldn't have been more perfect all weekend.
Sunday there was the annual Corn Feed put on by the Lions Club. It's $5 all you can eat corn & drink beer. It's amazing. And so fun. Very small town. So all of us went there and had our fill before my friends left to go back to the cities. We went to my cousin's house and hung out before hitting the jacuzzi for the evening.
All in all it was amazing & so perfect. It was a super relaxing trip and I couldn't have asked it to go any better!
Here's a couple pics from the weekend. I miss you guys all so much and can't wait to hear how your weekends went as well!!
XOOXXOOX
-K-

All the ladies bonfiring.

Enjoying the McGregor festivities.