In some ways, it feels like everything has happened lightning fast—and in other ways, time seems to be dragging. It all comes in waves. We’re so close to being in the build now, we can practically taste it!
The house is officially dried in. The interior is fully framed out, aside from a couple of small areas. The upstairs doors and all windows are installed, and the roof is complete. External doors and siding have been ordered and are next on the list. Now, we’re moving into the utility installation stage!
Our kitchen cabinets and appliances have all been purchased, and I’m thrilled to continue picking out items. The design and décor phase is what excites me most! The hope is to move in sometime in November—so the countdown begins!
When we move in, the house will be at a livable stage, though there will still be plenty of finishing work left to do. We’re looking forward to tackling those projects ourselves, even if they take time. What matters most is that we’re so close to the moving-in milestone of this journey.
Standing upstairs and looking out over our property fills me with joy, comfort, and hope. This is our home—the place where we’ll grow and create beautiful memories together. I can’t wait to experience and share them with my family.
As for the landscaping, we’ll be doing all of it ourselves. Why wouldn’t we? We own a lawn care business, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase what we can do! Most of the landscaping will wait until next year, as the colder months are approaching and we’ll need time for the grass to take root. It’s likely that many of these projects will span two summers to fully complete.
We have exciting plans for a creek and a playground—it’s going to be so much fun! We’re also planning to build a balcony with a patio area underneath. Our amazing neighbor helped us dig a small pond that will be used for swimming and fishing. Next year, we hope to stock the pond and enhance the surrounding landscape. We’re envisioning a small beach area and a water slide, along with finishing the dock, adding lighting, seating, and a few other touches.
For now, we’re in a transitional phase—wrapping up outdoor projects and shifting our focus to indoor needs. With drywall installation just around the corner, I’m starting to dream up colors, patterns, and layouts. We hope to do most of the work ourselves, but for the parts we can’t, we’ll be partnering with some close friends who own small businesses. We’re excited to support them and collaborate on these projects.
So, while it may seem like I’ll have less to share soon, the truth is—I’ll have even more to talk about once we’re in the space and making it our own. Stay tuned as we continue this adventure together!
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