We also made the purchase (and almost have them paid for even) of a front-loading washer and dryer! I was SOO excited. We debated for a long time about this, because I am cheap and didn't want to spend the money (even though with a little bit of tightening on the budget it was do-able) but in the end we decided that it was what we really wanted and that we (or me) would regret not getting them when we had the chance! so we did it! I took a picture..but the computer is being stubborn and it didn't upload! (so RUDE!) It was a much bigger deal to actually hook up the washer and dryer than to actually purchase it. The apartment sits next to my family's shop and did not have hook-ups, so we had to wire and plumb the lines. The wiring was easily handled by my master electrician father. The plumbing however was left for Rex to handle. Fate was NOT on his side. He first didn't agree with me on the way it should be done (I, of course, am an expert), but the supplies were purchased and we began. After having to repair multiple leaks and trying to come up with the best solution on how to actually get through the shop walls, we were FINALLY able to get it plumbed, and with some ingenious thinking on Dad and Rex's part we now have a gray water collection container for the drainage water that can be re- purposed for other things (we don't have anything to water..but we might some day!) Nonetheless it was quite the ordeal but after about 2 weeks of not being able to wash clothes, it was so nice to finally be able to do laundry (which I normally HATE doing!). Other than that, we have had fun getting settled, buying a TV, hanging out with family and friends and just being us!
