Summer has arrived. . .and gone

We had warm weather!!! Mid-July until today finally felt like summer with temps in the 80's and even 90's. I have enjoyed the small, cool pool at our apartment complex. The pool is funny, because it is surrounded by Cedars, so there is a strong tree smell. Today did not hit 70 and I think that it may not warm back up much, but it is good for hiking.
Brian and I had a great time in Minnesota. He went to the PGA tournament with my parents and brother, while my sister and I walked down to a beach. Brian had a 10 minute pro lesson and watched Tiger on a fairway stroke. Brian and I drove to Rochester to see my college friends at the Streefland house. It was so nice to see them all, meet the youngest children.
The biggest thing this this month has been our focus on home-buying. We started the process and things have been moving quickly. We are hoping to close on a house by the end of November to get the tax rebate, and we have to search before Brian begins his fall work travel. This was a very busy week, as we saw 5 houses! All of them have been in Hartford, Vermont, which is only a few miles from where we are now.

It seems weird that we might live in Vermont! We like 3 of them so far. We are also planning to look at a few in other towns, but most of the affordable homes are south of where we are now (I work 30 miles north).

We are deciding if we want a realtor to help us, which may be nice for us as we learn terms and procedures. If you have any tips, please let us know!

Brian is busy planning his fall trip, which involves new and exciting travel. Watch for more info on his trips!
On a colder note, it has not hit 70 for the last 2 days and I don't see it in the forecast. The leaves will be changing in no time!