Friday, April 8, 2011

The Wodiske Moving Day Experience

April 2, 2011 - It is Moving Day.
I had spent the last two weeks packing up the apartment
and we definitely had not planned on having to move on a 95degree day...
you would think we would be use to it by now (3rd times the charm) :)
We were so blessed to have had all of our
immediate family members out for this important day.
Everyone was so great - we started at 6:30am to beat the heat.
3 week married - Michelle Wodiske
Kyle, Travis' brother and husband to Michelle (above)
Travis and I didn't really know what was in store for us when we moved back to AZ from KS. But, we were blessed with a great apartment.
We couldn't have asked for a better location in a highly desirable Chandler neighborhood. We shared so many wonderful memories in #2081, however will not miss the small size, hearing peculiar noises through the walls, little to no insulation and carrying groceries up the stairs to the second floor. Gotta love apartment living - everyone should experience it at some point in their life ;)
We are definitely looking forward to opening up boxes we haven't touched since KS or our wedding day! I love new presents!
My sister Michelle expressing how happy she is for Travis and I.
Sister/mother time in the gigantic kitchen - haha.
Dad resting - he is a hard worker!
Travis and I - soaking up our last few moments at the apt.
Michelle Van Allsburg (my sister|married to Jason for 5 years)
Shaina Andresen (my sister-in-law|married to my brother Chad for 3 months)
Michelle Wodiske (my sister-in-law| married to Travis' brother Kyle for 3 weeks)
All of my beautiful sisters!
No more stairs!
Hooray!!
Bill, my father-in-law, carrying my favorite accessory - MY KEY!
Tris, my mother-in-law, assisting with the trailers.

~~~ We started the pack up at the apartment at 6:30am
and we were on our way to the house by 7:30!
My family rocks!~~~

We moved with 4 trucks, 3 trailers, 2 Hyundai's and a Lancer.
My mom wanted to pose next to Travis' most prized possession. (Besides me of course!)
It is already starting to feel like a home - eeekkk!
We were fully unpacked by 9:30am
- that has to be a moving record!
While we moved everything in, Brodie enjoyed our beautiful backyard.
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Of course we had to celebrate!!!
Travis and I are blessed with a wonderful family,
a new home and more exciting adventures ahead.
Thank you GOD!!!
Cheers!
Thank you everyone!
We love you all so much and are excited to have you all over once we are unpacked.
... Yikes, now the unpacking begins.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Story of our NEW HOME!

On Feb. 14, 2011 -
Travis and I decided to go big for Valentine's Day...
we put an offer in on our 1st house!
(This is a photo of Travis and Dan Moon talking about our potential offer)
Incase you didn't know, I am a Realtor now and I joined The Moon Team with Keller Williams Integrity First.
Dan and Debbie Moon are my bosses and they assisted me with the process of buying our home! :)
After some countering, our offer was accepted by the seller and her relocation company!!!
We are now in the inspection period - let's see how the inspections go...
My first big sale :)
The inspection went incredibly well!!! God is good!
Our seller was wonderful to work with - she fixed all of our minor requests.
Of course we brought in our great friend Steve Schaufer as our Pest Control expert!
Travis learning the ins-n-outs of our electrical box - hehe we are in for it!
Front entrance
View from the front yard
Awesome backyard with built-in fire pit :)
Side yard
Inside entry from the front door
Upgraded kitchen (granite and stainless steel - gotta love it)
Guest rooms hall way - split floor plan
back of the home

~~~~~ 45 days later - we are signing!!!!~~~~~
Travis and I had a blast signing at title.
Travis counted, we only signed our names 36 times - not bad!!!
The whole home buying experience was especially exciting for me as a Realtor!
I now know what my clients are going through.

...Let the moving begin!

Monday, March 28, 2011

A Beautiful Wedding at The Phoenician

I love attending weddings!
A reason to get dressed up, dance, eat cake & watch two happy people start a beautiful life together;
what more could you ask for???
The wedding we attended last week was beautiful!
It was a gorgeous March day @ The Phoenician!
John & Tina looked great.
We had a great time and wish them the best!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Kyle & Michelle's LOVE STORY

Travis and I have a new niche for creating videos. Travis loves to to do the techie items (filming, creating the perfect shot) and I love to do the creative aspects (music, edits, directing, etc.). We make the perfect team.

Travis and I thought that it was time for Key Elements or Love Birds Media (we haven't quite decided on a name) to hit the market. We decided to surprise Travis' brother and fiance with a free photo shoot and love story that we would present to them on their wedding day. The video turned out just beautiful. It made people laugh, cry and just love the happy couple even more! Congrats you two love birds!