Week 1: Choosing a Lot

This week we picked our lot and signed our contract. The utility companies laid the electric lines, and the builders had to wait for this to be done before they could start building. Building should start next week! Here are some pictures of our lot...

Building a House!

So after months of looking at houses, submitting contracts on 3, and getting outbid every single time, we have decided to build a house! We signed the contract with the builder today, and I am so excited to get the process started! We are building the house just like the last house we bid on with a few minor changes here and there (different tile on the fireplace, ledge on the island in the kitchen for bar stools, etc.). Here are some pictures of the house we are modeling ours after:

Gorgeous brick foyer and dining room...





Dining room...





Front of the house...





Living room...





Gorgeous kitchen...





I think it will be a wonderful learning experience for all of us on the process of building a house. It will also teach us how to be very, very patient! I plan on taking weekly progress pictures of the building process, so check back often to keep up! Our lot is on a semi cul-de-sac (basically, a half cul-de-sac located off the main road) in an awesome subdivision. Currently, the subdivision has walking trails and a playground. I'm hoping they will build a clubhouse soon! Anyway, we plan on building a fire pit/fireplace in the back yard and maybe indulging Ryan in a fort. We are aiming for the house to be completed in June, so plan on coming by to visit us this summer so we can show you our beautiful home!