Introducing Dennis Jr.!!!

I know!  That was mighty fast right?  Well, turns out Ms. Nina had secret she didn't let us in on.  She had a reason to be searching for the "perfect family home".  She was building a family!  Little Dennis Jr., whom we will affectionately call D.J. has his daddy's hazel eyes and charming smile for sure.  Congratulations Newman family!

Nina isn't looking forward to returning to work.  She enjoys her time w/ little D.J., however, these new changes- the wedding, the house, the baby- have wrecked their bank account.  They are in the process of trying to save, save, save.  Dennis's car broke down permanently so that has left the couple with 1 car.  Then, this car being Nina's originally, is now over 10 years old.  It's not very reliable.  Dennis is able to get to work by carpooling so that has been a lifesaver.  Nina brings home food from work so that also helps to save money as well.  The couple have currently been alternating care routines with D.J..  Dennis works in the a.m. until 2:00p.m. and Nina leaves as soon as he arrives home for her 3:00p.m. shift.  Hopefully, with Dennis being eyed for a promotion by the newspaper's executive officers, the couple will soon jimmy their way out of such tight circumstances.  Fingers crossed! 

Just a Quick Recap...

Nina and Dennis

 

The Wedding

 

 awwww  cute

So, now we can move on.  I told you they were in the process of choosing a home.  Though Dennis had more of a starter house in mind, Nina, being a shopaholic, ventured out more until she found the perfect family home.  The best thing about it was it was a foreclosure property so they got a great deal.  This home would devour their previous spending budget and consume their entire savings account but Nina and Dennis felt it would be worth the extra work to readily acquire their dream home. 

Though initially it was a bit worn down inside- previous owners had knocked a few holes in the walls, taken all the appliances, left oil spills on the carpet- they were able to fix it up.  They had Dennis's uncle, a landscaper and gardener, assist in fixing up the exterior and they also had the carpet replaced and painted the interior themselves.  I think it turned out quite nice...

 ...they even scored a ready made playground the previous owners left behind!  "All we need is a fence and we're ready to go grab some dogs and start pushing out the babies." Nina joked.  Dennis shakes his head  and mumbles "I'm doomed."

Introducing The Newman Family

 

I like to start most of my families off from marriage with the idea in mind that they are beginning their beautiful lives with one another.  Picture perfect I know but, hey, it's a game!  I want my families to be perfect LOL.  So, anywho, we begin with Nina Laster and Dennis Newman being newly married and on a mission to purchase their dream home.  After having lived in an apartment for a few years, they have finally saved up enough money and are ready to buy their home.  I will post pictures of their dream home when they decide on one.  Let's wish them luck!