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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Bought!

At 10:40 this morning, we signed the contract to own our first home. The closing date is November 7. Tricia, especially, is very excited. I'll share more details about the house another time...


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  1. TammySeptember 23, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  2. Especially HeatherSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    SO very happy for you guys!
    Enjoy the excitement :)

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  3. RebeccaSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    YEEEAH! Congrats :) Have fun shopping for YOUR new house!

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  4. AllisonSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Congratulations! What a great feeling!

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  5. AliSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Yeah- I don't post much but do follow your inspiring story. Congrats. Have fun decorating Gwyneths's room.

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  6. KarenSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you all and I wish you all the best with it!! I can't wait to see pictures!!

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  7. boltefamilySeptember 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    YAY! Congratulations!

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  8. CandiSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Yay!! We've been home owner's for about 1.5 years. It is certainly exciting and frustrating all at the same time. We live in the DC area and the market practically crashed right after we bought. I feel okay knowing that it is a long term investment and it will bounce back. Biggest thing is we bought a fixer upper and it is hard to put money into it in this economy. We are plugging along with the projects anyway and just praying for the best.

    Can't wait to hear more!

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  9. HopeSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    WooHoo! Congrats! I'm so excited for the three of you!

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  10. DebbieSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    YAY!!! That is so exciting!! Can't wait to hear/read more about it! :o)

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  11. SylvieSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    This is great! :-) A happy house!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    CONGRATS NATE AND TRICIA!

    IT IS VERY EXCITING INDEED!

    Praising God for His perfect home for your precious family!

    Love,
    Jill

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  13. SusanSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    That is wonderful news......and just in time for the holidays!!!! I'll be checking in often for updates and pictures!!

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  14. The Rogers FamilySeptember 23, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Congrats!!! What a very exciting time in your life!!

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  15. ShelleySeptember 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Congratulations! You are probably already planning where Gwyneth's first Christmas stocking will hang.

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  16. SusanSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM

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  17. BanniSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    congrats! this is so exciting!

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  18. pamSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!

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  19. BHSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Congrats!

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  20. JennSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    So exciting!!! Keep us posted on the details!

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  21. KatieSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    Congratulations. So happy for you!

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  22. bearie1September 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations! Hope you have many happy times in your first house and make many good memories! Elaine

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  23. Allison WaltonSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    Aaw...congratulations!!!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Yay!!! Congratulations! That is GREAT! I am so HAPPY for you guys! I wish you the best of luck with it. Cant wait to hear and see the details of it!

    Enjoy the excitment! :)
    -Angela

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  25. GayleSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Congratulations! You'll be in just in time to decorate for the holidays! So much fun!

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  26. JenniferSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    wooo hooo. What is that I hear? A collective roar of clapping and wooting in the Lawrenson househouse? I bet even though ma and pa Lawrenson are excited to get their house back ... they'll be very sad when it's so quiet.

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  27. PartyofFiveSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Congratulations! I remember the excitement of buying our first home. Have fun making your house your home.

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  28. JaimeSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    That's awesome! Congratulations!!

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  29. Heidi ReedSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    It's exhausting, isn't it? Congratulations!! Be prepared for your closing date to change. Not that it absolutely will, just be prepared for that to happen. Closing dates are rarely etched in stone. Good luck!!!

    Heidi Reed

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  30. SarahSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Brilliant! Good luck as you navigate all the crazy bureaucracy that goes along with buying a house!

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  31. DebSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures!

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  32. KELLYSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing all about the house.

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  33. SaraSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    congrats! i love tricia's hat!

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  34. Christina MillerSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Congratulations on your new home!!!!

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  35. ThodgsonSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    yippee!!!!

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  36. *Lissa*September 23, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Awesome!!

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Congratulations!
    Can't wait to see pictures!!

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  38. MelonySeptember 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    YIPPPPEEEE!! I am so excited for you guys..

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  39. UnknownSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    That's great, hopefully it will be a smooth process from here to Nov!

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  40. Amy LynnSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Congrats, guys!

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  41. Kingston's MomSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Congratulations! That is such an accomplishment, especially around the Outer Banks!

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  42. UnknownSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations!!

    Becky (mom of Ricky 12 w/CF)

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  43. TaraSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    Congratulations!!! Prayers for a safe & fun move!

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  44. kidsworldSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    Excellent news! Enjoy this crazy time!

    refreshing in ohio

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  45. CarolSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Ahhh, exciting! You will so enjoy turning that house into your very special home. Congratulations.

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  46. Life As A NewlywedSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations, can't wait to hear the details!

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  47. Patience LeinoSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

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  48. AmySeptember 23, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    Yahoo. I hope your home is a place that you can create lasing memories for your family.

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  49. Mrs Redboots (Annabel Smyth)September 23, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    I am delighted for you! But that was very quick - here in the UK, all the relevant searches, surveys and so on can take months, to say nothing of the financing!

    It does pay to buy a house in time of economic recession - I just hope and pray prices don't fall any further so that you are left with negative equity should you ever want to sell.

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  50. Crystal's Elite Dance StudioSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    God is sooo good! Congrats and I hope that this will do much to encourage all of you! =)

    ~Christy~

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  51. StephSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations!!! That is wonderful! I'm so happy for you guys!

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  52. My2GirlsSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    YES!

    Happy for you!

    Amy
    Va Beach

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  53. My2GirlsSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    P.S. - Your dad confirmed that you were "in" on the "cribs" video, Nate. I knew you must have played a hand in that one! Well done.

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  54. The Beaver BunchSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    Awesomeness! Congrats!

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  55. SaraSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Congrats! Have so much fun nesting!

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  56. Blessings From AboveSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you guys!!!!

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  57. ShylaSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    LONG time reader (and pray-er!), first time commenter. You know, I'm kind of a lurker :o)

    Decided to come out of the woodwork here to say congratulations!!! Yay!

    I also wanted to comment the other day when you mentioned finding out Tricia was expecting and due in April, and then your sister announcing and due the same day this coming year. This time last year, my sister announced she was expecting, also due on April 24, and this year, I just found out I'm expecting again and due on April 24 :o)

    You know a coincidence like that definitely warrants a comment :o)

    Blessings to you and your sweet, sweet family...

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Congratulations!! We are house hunting this weekend.

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  59. StacemoeSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Yeah!!! Contratulations!!!
    Nov. 7th is my 17 year wedding anniversary, so it must be a good sign!!! Just kidding!! I really am happy for ya'll and it will be so nice to have your own space!!! Can't wait to hear all the details!!! Praying Tricia is feeling well....

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  60. ditaraeSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Praying that all goes smoothly between now and Nov7. Exciting!! Congratulations!

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  61. LizSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :)

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  62. ElizabethSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    woohoo...congrats!!!

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  63. Kelly BSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Congrats! I can't wait to read how you and Tricia transform the house into your first home :)

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  64. designHER MommaSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    awesome! Let me share in the joy!!!!

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  65. LSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    We're all invited to the housewarming party, right? :)

    Congrats!

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  66. GoodzikSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations!

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  67. HeidiSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Yay! Congratulations!!!

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  68. Our Two Blessings From AboveSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Congratulations on owning your very first home!
    Great picture.

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  69. RachaelSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Many congratulations to you.

    I hope you can get settled into your new home very soon.

    Much love
    Rachaelx

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  70. ShariSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    So happy for you!

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  71. StephanieSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

    So happy for you guys! You deserve it!!

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  72. KyleeSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  73. bome62September 23, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Thank You Jesus, what a PRAISE!Congratulations to you 3. Keep us posted.
    Praying in Missouri
    Bonnie

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  74. The Curtis CrewSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Congratulations guys...how exciting!
    May God bless your new home!

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  75. amy smithSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    hooray! that is great news!
    congratulations!
    be sure to take a picture by the "Sold" sign in the yard, we put ours in a frame by the front door, and the kids love looking at it!
    it is a good day!

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  76. CatherineSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    Congratulations!

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  77. Sherri ThackerSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations!! That's so exciting!! Have fun decorating!

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  78. Julie NickersonSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Welcome to the JOYS of being HOMEOWNERS! It's a great world!

    Tell Tricia she looks SO CUTE in that hat!

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  79. ChristinaSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Congrats on your new home. Have fun decorating.

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  80. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Congratulations!!! We are so happy to hear your news. Wish you many years of happiness in your new home. Just think you'll be able to celebrate Gwyneth's 1st Christmas in your new home. What a beautiful thought.

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  81. Tammy CSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Now this year you will have your own house for the holidays!

    At the way Gwyenth is growing you will be child proofing very soon!

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  82. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    congrats : ) Now for the big wait until November!

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  83. Amy E.September 23, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    WOO HOO!!! Did you hear that shout all the way from Texas?!!!

    That is awesome!! Hope all goes smoothly!!!

    Happy Packin'!!

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  84. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Praise the Lord!!!

    God is Good

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  85. danabrownSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! THIS IS SUCH EXCITING NEWS!!

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  86. VioletSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    congrats!! very exciting

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  87. RachelSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    YEAH!

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  88. CherylSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Can't wait to see G's new room. What wonderful news.

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  89. CareySeptember 23, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations!

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  90. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)September 23, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    That's so exciting! Congratulations!

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  91. Dougherty FamilySeptember 23, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Congratulations! So very happy for you guys! We fell in love with the OBX this summer when we went on vacation.

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  92. Rose_JSeptember 23, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    Congratulations on the new house. Tricia...I like your hat.

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  93. ~j~September 23, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Whoo Hoo! Welcome to the wonderful world of home ownership including longs lists of honey do's! :)
    Could not be happier for the two of you! Smiling really,really big right now.
    j

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  94. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    AWESOME!! I'm so happy for your family & can't wait to hear more about this news!! Congratulations on becoming "Uncle Nate" too- I saw it on twitter, I'm a little late with the congrats though!!

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  95. SheilaSeptember 23, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations, and good luck with the moving preparations.

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  96. MarsmileSeptember 23, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Whoo hoo!! Congrats and enjoy the move and settling in... also, all the shopping to do!

    Will be so wonderful for the holidays--throw in a house-warming party!

    Marissa :-)

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  97. meh.September 23, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    oh that is too exciting! I hope everything goes smoothly!

    jolly

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  98. CorinneSeptember 23, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    Congrats! We just bought our first house too..it's been a lot of work but so much fun too!

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  99. JennySeptember 23, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    YAY!!! :D

    I'm so excited for y'all!

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  100. MissySeptember 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    now that, that is one awesome looking contract. working for a bank i see many well deserving folks not get a chance, but look at ya'll go! congrats nate and tricia (and of course baby G)

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  101. EmilySeptember 23, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Congrats Nate and Tricia! How exciting!! I know your new home will be filled with so much love and joy!
    :)

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  102. Cassie12September 23, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Congratulations - so happy for your family.
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  103. LizzeSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Congrats! You guys totally deserve this! *hugs to all*

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  104. CarolSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Mazel tov!!!

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  105. AshleySeptember 23, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Awesome! Can't wait to see pictures. Congratulations!

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  106. MichelleSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Aw! Congratulations! November 7 is a big day for me... my sister is having her first boy (she's high risk, already scheduled a c-section) and my dad's turning 60. Big, exciting day all around!

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  107. LarissaSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    sweet!

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  108. MountainmomSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    YAY!!! When do we get pictures?? So glad Tricia will have this exciting event to focus on, and arranging the house to look forward to. I know your home will be the setting for many years of ministry to others. Congratulations!
    Lori C. in VA

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  109. SonjaSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Praise God... Congratulations and Happy Home Buying experience. It is an awesome feeling to have your own home. Enjoy it, you deserve a bright new home to you for your bright new family. :)

    God Bless

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  110. miSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    What a long way from a hotel room in Durham. All of you to be home, in your very own house. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

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  111. PletcherFamilySeptember 23, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Congratulations to all three of you! We can't wait to hear about your new home and see pictures. I can imagine how very excited all of you are!

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  112. G Unit MommaSeptember 23, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Yeah!!! Congrats you guys! Great closing date... My sons birthday!

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  113. Laurie in Ca.September 23, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    So Blessed for you guys. Wow, look at how far your lives have come since this time last year. God is so good, isn't He? Love the picture of you guys too.

    Love, Laurie in Ca.

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  114. AnnSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    oh my goodness congratulations! That is so exciting!

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  115. MelissaSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    I think the 'shock' look in the picture from the previous entry would be funnier ;-)

    Congratulations and God Bless.

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  116. Betsy McKSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    How wonderful and exciting. Congratulations new home owners!!!

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  117. SarahSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    HOORAY!!! Congratulations!

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  118. ChristySeptember 23, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Hooray!!! I'm so excited for you guys!!

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  119. Edwards gangSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Congratulations! What a great milestone to celebrate! We are SO happy for the three of you and can't wait to hear about your adventures as Gwyneth continues to grow in her new HOME! (BTW, You and Tricia still look as cute together as you did the first Sunday we met you! ;)

    God is Good!

    Love,
    The Edwards family

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  120. JenSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Congratulations! God is so good. I hope everything goes smoothly with getting the house ready and the actual move.

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  121. jlmishlerSeptember 23, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    YAY!!! I am super excited for all three of you to have your own home!!!

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  122. SaraSeptember 23, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    Congrats!!

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  123. StaceySeptember 23, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations on your new house!

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  124. JudySeptember 23, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    WooHoo!! Great news!

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  125. Brown Eyed GirlSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    Can't wait to see pictures and get more details. This will be a new thing to blog about. People like to see progress and fixing up a house is always a work in progress. Congratulations!!!!!

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  126. KimSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Hooray!! Congratulations. So happy for you guys!

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  127. claraSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    I am thrilled for you all!!!!
    Congratulations!

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  128. the VanKoevering'sSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Congratulations guys!!! I am so excited for you and can't wait to see picture.

    On a side note, Tricia I LOVE you hat it is super cute (I have a teenager...super cute is now in my vocabulary...again!)

    Love from Michigan- Shann

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  129. M :-)September 23, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    How exciting! November 7th is a great day -- that's the exact day we closed on our new home last year!

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  130. Andy LawrensonSeptember 24, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    From a Starbucks in Venice:

    Sweet! I've got my tools, painting equipment, etc... ready to go! I have laminate floor installation skills.

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  131. Michelle LaRoweSeptember 24, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    yea! Gwenneth and Tricia REALLY look a like in this picture! It's great!

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  132. GinSeptember 24, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Wow! Rejoicing again with you and your family! May God bless and prosper you in this as He has in so many other areas.

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  133. imchasingshadowsSeptember 24, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Congratulations! May the Lord continue to bless you until your cup is running over!!

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  134. JackieSeptember 25, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Congrats!

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  135. LelaSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Grats, you two! May God bless your new home with lots of love and happiness!!!

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