Our New House

Here is our house we will be moving into on Monday, August 22nd, in the tiny village of Spangdahlem (right outside Spangdahlem AB where Jake works). It's newer than alot of the houses we looked at but also could use a little updating. However, for us, it's perfect. The owner of the house passed away last November and left it to his two kids, Tanya and Frank. Tanya is married to an American so that's somewhat convenient. They live in Spangdahlem as well.

Frank is a chef and owns a French Restaurant an hour away. He is most entertaining! We love Frank. He can make us feel like stupid Americans and his favorite tenants at the same time! We love him. No really, he is a crack up! In fact, he invited us to his restaurant this Friday for the last summer live music night. We are excited to see how it goes. I will blog that when it happens.

For now, here is our palace.

They are in the process of cleaning it up after their dad lived in it. Frank is a neat freak so he is renovating the yard a bit. I will have to update pictures of the yard when he is done removing old bushes and planting flowers. Anywhere you see dirt is where Frank pulled up a bush he didn't like.... including berry bushes! I already let him know I'm not happy he got rid of the raspberry bushes.

But it didn't stop there! Frank had the audacity to say that he is planning on cutting down the pear tree, peach tree, cherry tree, apple tree, AND mirabella tree!

That's when I showed Frank who was boss. I said, "Frank, who will be renting this house?"

"Americans most likely."

I replied, "Precisely. I am an American. I will bet you that any American would LOVE to have fruit trees. DO NOT remove the fruit trees Frank."

I kind of had to get after him (I think he might even like me more for being so pushy! Atleast, just let me continue to think that). So, we agreed that he can cut down one apple tree and the peach tree because they were looking sad. But that's it.

Without further ado, here is mi casa.... I mean... vee house on Schulestrasse! (just so you know, that last word really is a German one. It's our new street name.:)

The front. That big bush is gone so we have a clear view of the little valley below.

Our cute little garage. Don't be jealous. Someday you too can have happiness such as this...maybe when you grow up to be big like us.

The backyard. It goes way back there. To the left you can see part of a little cabin like house. He used it for garden tools however, it has a sink in it and although it is maybe 8ft. x 8ft. we decided this is where guests will stay. They will just have to potty outside. :) Okay, I'm kidding but wouldn't it be great? Instead, it will be our kids club house. They are so very excited for it.
Our kitchen. Twice the size of most kitchens we saw.
The front room with the door leading to the front patio. This is L-shaped and will be the front room and dining room as it is connected to the kitchen.

I absolutely LOVE this tile. Much cuter in person. Tanya and Frank think it's super ugly but I LOVE it. There is another bathroom downstairs with the same tile but in yellow. It's really cute.

Master bedroom. Those window coverings are Rolladens (sp?). Those completely blacken your windows for when it's still light outside at 12 am. They will come in handy.

Another bedroom.

Hallway downstairs.

Another bedroom. There are 6 bedrooms total but we will use a small one for an office and a bigger one downstairs for either a play room or family room. I don't know, eets uh suplize! (inside joke I suppose).

And last but not least...the crowning benefit of this house...drum roll please... a SAUNA!!! Yay!! Just what we ALWAYS wanted!

This prize could be yours if you visit! I guarantee all visitors one free trip in the sauna upon arrival. But that's it. Any future visits will cost you...Euro. A plethora of Euro!