Monday, August 3, 2015
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Lot is clear!
I took the girls to see our home site on Saturday. We went around 10:00 and they were actively removing trees. We went again at 5:00 and they were done! It was so cool to see it completely cleared.
I'm really excited about our drain field. It's set behind a few trees and looks like a cool place for the girls to run around, have picnics, etc. Chris has been sending me pictures all week, but I loved seeing it for myself. I could really visualize where the driveway was going to be and how big our yard is (we have 2 acres but we're not clearing very much!)
We also got to meet our neighbors across the street. They had just signed their contract with Chris and came by to check out their lot :)
Can't wait to see next week's progress!
I'm really excited about our drain field. It's set behind a few trees and looks like a cool place for the girls to run around, have picnics, etc. Chris has been sending me pictures all week, but I loved seeing it for myself. I could really visualize where the driveway was going to be and how big our yard is (we have 2 acres but we're not clearing very much!)
We also got to meet our neighbors across the street. They had just signed their contract with Chris and came by to check out their lot :)
Can't wait to see next week's progress!
Friday, July 31, 2015
House Progress!
Finally!
We had our preconstruction meeting on Tuesday. I met Chris and our project manager for lunch where we went over all the selections. Then Chris took me to see a house under construction so I could see what our blue siding would look like. I really love it and I think it will look great with our yellow front door!
We also drove by our home site, where I was very excited to see a porta potty :) The next day Chris drove by was was surprised to see them clearing!
On Thursday morning he sent me these:
And this is what it looked like Thursday afternoon:
I love seeing the progress. It's all going to be worth the wait! A friend of mine is building the same house, different elevation. She was nice enough to send me a picture of their kitchen-which is reversed from the model. It looks so different when it's all switched around!
I'm a bit anxious because I have all this time...and I feel like I can't quite pack everything up. I've done little things like take down some wall decor, cleaned out a few drawers and closets...I just want to get it all done now before the craziness of school begins. Since we'll probably be moving in November, I can't even pack up our Fall/Winter stuff! We are getting a dumpster so that we can purge as much as possible. That's a big job right there :) Maybe after that I'll feel better, lol.
We had our preconstruction meeting on Tuesday. I met Chris and our project manager for lunch where we went over all the selections. Then Chris took me to see a house under construction so I could see what our blue siding would look like. I really love it and I think it will look great with our yellow front door!
We also drove by our home site, where I was very excited to see a porta potty :) The next day Chris drove by was was surprised to see them clearing!
On Thursday morning he sent me these:
And this is what it looked like Thursday afternoon:
I love seeing the progress. It's all going to be worth the wait! A friend of mine is building the same house, different elevation. She was nice enough to send me a picture of their kitchen-which is reversed from the model. It looks so different when it's all switched around!
I'm a bit anxious because I have all this time...and I feel like I can't quite pack everything up. I've done little things like take down some wall decor, cleaned out a few drawers and closets...I just want to get it all done now before the craziness of school begins. Since we'll probably be moving in November, I can't even pack up our Fall/Winter stuff! We are getting a dumpster so that we can purge as much as possible. That's a big job right there :) Maybe after that I'll feel better, lol.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Beach 2015
What a fantastic week! I so wish I could take the beach home with us. This trip only solidified my goal of retiring here. For reals.
Our house had an early 1:00 check-in time. We left early (before 8) and made it down with no problems in just under 4 hours. We felt like we were really able to enjoy the first day, it wasn't just a "travel day." Our house was super nice and a quick walk to the beach.
The weather was amazing! Only one afternoon was cloudy with a bit of rain. We went to the beach every single day. A couple of mornings I walked to the beach to watch the sunrise.
The girls loved the beach, in small doses. Anne could stay there all day. Abigail and Audrey preferred the pool, but they really had a great time when they were at the beach. I couldn't get enough. I would be out there all day, from sunrise to sunset!
The kids all got along so well and loved playing with each other. I think that's a big reason the big girls wanted to be at the pool, they had so much fun with the other kids. It was interesting to watch Anne. She was constantly on the defense. She did not like it when other kids approached her, especially if she had a toy in her hand. She'd yell and even hit/push :( If Chris or I was holding the baby, she'd yell and cry and point while saying, "No baby!!!" Sheesh. Looks like we have some work to do with this one.
If we don't retire here, I at least want to buy a house that we can retreat to (BEFORE we retire.) A place where I can spend most of the summer and long weekends. Where the girls can go when they're on college break. It's not about laying out in the sun and getting a great tan...I just love watching the ocean and feeling the sand and breeze. I can't believe we have to wait an entire year to see it again :(
Now we are home and it's nice that I have a few weeks left of Summer. Time to focus on the upcoming school year and getting this house in shape!
Our house had an early 1:00 check-in time. We left early (before 8) and made it down with no problems in just under 4 hours. We felt like we were really able to enjoy the first day, it wasn't just a "travel day." Our house was super nice and a quick walk to the beach.
The weather was amazing! Only one afternoon was cloudy with a bit of rain. We went to the beach every single day. A couple of mornings I walked to the beach to watch the sunrise.
The girls loved the beach, in small doses. Anne could stay there all day. Abigail and Audrey preferred the pool, but they really had a great time when they were at the beach. I couldn't get enough. I would be out there all day, from sunrise to sunset!
The kids all got along so well and loved playing with each other. I think that's a big reason the big girls wanted to be at the pool, they had so much fun with the other kids. It was interesting to watch Anne. She was constantly on the defense. She did not like it when other kids approached her, especially if she had a toy in her hand. She'd yell and even hit/push :( If Chris or I was holding the baby, she'd yell and cry and point while saying, "No baby!!!" Sheesh. Looks like we have some work to do with this one.
If we don't retire here, I at least want to buy a house that we can retreat to (BEFORE we retire.) A place where I can spend most of the summer and long weekends. Where the girls can go when they're on college break. It's not about laying out in the sun and getting a great tan...I just love watching the ocean and feeling the sand and breeze. I can't believe we have to wait an entire year to see it again :(
Now we are home and it's nice that I have a few weeks left of Summer. Time to focus on the upcoming school year and getting this house in shape!
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