Close Date: March 27th

February 26, 2012. The end is in sight! We recently set our close date for Tuesday, March 27. The exterior is nearly complete, with the exception of the front. The back and sides of the house are tan, vinyl siding, while the front is wood. Our house will look like an odd combination of colors until warmer weather arrives in late Spring when they return to paint the front.

The front is wood, with a combination of horizontal wood and shakes. Once finished, the front will be a combination of browns/tans.

A sneak peak at our wood floors.

Another sneak peak.

Kitchen.

Kitchen.

Family room fireplace.

Railings.

The half wall separating our family room and dining area. We debated on this awhile, but I think we will really appreciate the storage.

Laundry room cabinets above washer and dryer.

Happy Birthday to Zoey - 2 yrs

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOEY!!

Zoey is 2 years old already. She is such a sweetheart and we feel so lucky to have her. She makes us smile and laugh, and keeps us active with lots of walks and playing outside. She loves to help shovel snow, play fetch, go swimming, and playing keep away from anyone willing to try and catch her with her toys.

Progress Update: 2.5.2012

We're nearing the two-month mark since progress began. Drywall went up early this past week, and mudding/taping wrapped up this weekend. Once April rolls around, we'll be ready for lots of visitors! Enjoy the photos.

View of family room from kitchen area.

View of kitchen/dining from family room.

Family room.

Living room.

Guest bathroom on second level.

Guest bedroom 1.

Guest bedroom 2.

Master bathroom.

Master bedroom.

Laundry room located on second level.

Loft on second level.

Guest bedroom 3.

Progress Update: 1.16.2012

Front of the house... we finally have windows & doors.
Front door.

View from dining area - looking back towards the pantry, back entry, bathroom, and closet.

Kitchen. A big island will be in the middle of the kitchen.

Half wall, or no half wall? A debate for about one week. Half wall it is!

Family room with fireplace.

Second floor photos coming this weekend. :)

House Progress: One Month Update

January 8, 2012.
Although progress was slow over the holidays, it is expected to speed up in the coming days and weeks. Our winter weather has been working in our favor -- we're so thankful!

Basement.
Another view of basement.

View from dining room, looking back towards front door & the living room.

View from kitchen. A 1/2 bath on the right, and closet on the left.

View of backyard from kitchen window and patio door.

Family room.

View of home from front yard.

House Progress: One Week Update

December 18, 2011.
By Christmas, this is where our house stood. We had the hole dug and footings & walls poured.

View of home from front yard.
Our basement! The neighbor's house is exactly what our house will look like. We should be at their stage of the game by the beginning of February.

View from our backyard. No one can build directly behind our house. Zoey will love this space!

Another view of the basement.

Another view of the basement.

Progress: Day One

December. 12. 2011

Today marks the first day (finally!!) of construction on our new home. After nearly three months of meetings, paperwork, building delays, phone calls and WAITING; the hole has been dug and footings have been poured. As soon as we have photos to share, we will be sure to post them.

Since September 19, when we signed papers to begin this process, we are finally feeling a small sense of relief. I think we were both starting to question whether we would ever see a house on our lot. We are already planning (in our minds) a house warming party this Spring, and future holiday celebrations.

We really miss our Zoey. We saw her this past weekend, and really miss her spunky personality, unconditional love, and companionship.

Until next time...