Goodbye, Erin Drive

Goodbye, Erin Drive.

You were our first house. You were not an easy house to find; we looked at over 30 houses before we found you. We walked in on July 4, 2004 and realized that we were home. In September 2004, you became ours.

You were the site of many firsts, good and bad. The first place where we were able to paint the walls any color we wanted. The first place where we were responsible when the furnace went out. The first place we were able to stand on our front lawn, look at the house, and feel proud that we took that step. You were the place where we learned what happens when two people drink three bottles of wine in one evening (here’s a hint-I did something for the first time in many years. Cleanup was not fun the next day). You were where we were living when we had to make the decision to put our cat Samantha to sleep.

And the projects! You didn’t need a lot, but we wanted to put our stamp on you. Remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, new carpeting-we made you ours. The effort paid off in the end, as someone else has found you special.

So many good times in this house, it’s hard to say goodbye. But it’s time for us to move on, and we’ll take our memories with us. Don’t be surprised if we drive by once or twice, just to see how you’re doing.