We're INN!

That's right! We are finally in our Bed and Breakfast-it's only been a month and so far so good. We're hoping to use this blog to connect with our guests, friends, and family. What a blessing the previous owners, Pat and Jim, have been to us. They continue to remain in contact with us and have been so supportive. Pat said that we would meet the nicest people, and how right she is! In just this first month, we have met people from near and far. It amazes us how many people from the local area, come to the Lititz House 'just to get away and relax'. Other guests have come from NJ (originally from South Africa), NY, FL, MD, VA, MA,RI, and as far away as Wales. Our daughter Lauren was home for her college break and was she ever the little helper! She is quite the baker-she made all the muffins and cookies for our guests. We can't wait for her to come home on her next break. Our oldest daughter Jenn will be able to visit soon-we're hoping she has that 'baking gene' as well. Layla and Sally, our beloved canines, have adjusted nicely to their new surroundings. They give the guests their space but can work it to get a little attention. New Years' was spent with John's brother Rob and his wife Karin, and friends from Virginia. Karin and Rob were absolutely wonderful-they unpacked boxes and organized our kitchen. We were a little nervous cooking for Rob-he happens to be a chef and works for Johnson and Wales Culinary School. What an asset he has been! BTW, that's him reading the paper on the porch (on the website).

It's pretty quiet now (we were quite busy the first few weeks), but we're using this time to unpack, learn the area and the business, and to become familiar with a home built in 1904! We are still trying to figure out the heating and plumbing idiosyncrasies. Sure glad John received such quality training in the Coast Guard as a Damage Controlman! It's come in handy-especially the night a guest reported a 'small' water leak from the bathroom sink (her socks got wet when she entered the bathroom). John had it fixed in no time. There was an 'issue' with the garbage disposal one night-but I think I put in too many apple cores-oops. We also learned that the smoke (steam) alarm in the suite works great! Guests showering with the transom window open set it off.

So, we continue to plug on, our beautiful new home revealing a part of herself to us each day. Stay tune for more from Life is Good at Lititz House!