We forget how to do Simple

Simple can feel so good .....

In our crazy, frantic lives that are so full of schedules, electronics and demands to do for others, we forget how good simple can feel. Everyone has that place they go to recharge and mine is anywhere near the water. We've spent extra time with our kids over Spring Break at the lake .... on our little island. We don't have cable and have spent our time with a pinch of work, but some great family time bonding. We have been playing cards and board games, going for walks and bike rides. We've watched movies and had friends over that we're usually too busy to schedule with. We've even read books!! Of course, we can't give up our computers and cell phones - we can't totally disconnect, but are finding an eqillibriam that will carry us through for awhile when all the craziness starts again in a few days! (Picture is view off our dock .... ready to go for a boat ride soon!!)

Time is Running out for Free Money!!

The Stimulus tax credit available to First Time Home Buyers for up to $8,000 or Repeat Buyers who have owned their home for at least 5 years up to $6,500 is only available for 53 more days! If you have an interest in buying, this is a great time!!

How to Get the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit

You’ve decided to purchase a home and take advantage of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit. Here's what you have to do to get your benefit:

1. Close on your home purchase between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, or have a binding written contract by April 30, 2010 and close by July 1, 2010.
2. Decide whether to: apply the credit to your 2009 tax return, filed on or before April 15, 2010;
file an amended 2009 return; or,apply the credit on your 2010 return, filed on or before April 15, 2011.
3. Attach documentation of purchase to your return.

Read more details at realtor.org.

A 50 year tradition just keeps getting better ....

The Wolfe family continues after 50 years to have a huge roll in continuing the tradition of spectacular fireworks at Buckeye Lake with BLASST (Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition). Thanks to Tori Wolfe, Marty and Bud Springer and all their volunteers!! Pictures are tough while bobing in the water, but here's my attempt. One of my favorite nights of the year - with the lights, all the boats on the water and the added reflections it's a magical night!

Always a good day at the lake!

Sunday, my husband and I took a quick ride on Buckeye Lake beginning on the North side near the Yacht Club. Always one of our favorite places to stop, but were only out on a mission to get gas before the holiday weekend. We need to make sure we're in good shape for the fireworks on Friday night. There is nothing like seeing the fireworks reflected on the water with all the boats silhouetted against the sky as it is lit up. It's always a magical night!

Before tying up at the dock again, we took a little detour to Compass Point one of our new developments around the lake.

Then its back to reality and dry land ... but its only 20 minutes away to come to another world!