It is finally started!
OUr house which has taken forever to get going is gaining serious momentum and we are getting more and more frightened. WEll, I am anyway. From the looks of it we should be getting the framing done by the end of October. We might actually get this house done by the time we are supposed to! Who would have thought! I love it, but inevitably, the time grows closer to say somewhat of a goodbye to our awesome ward and wonderful friends, and that makes me sad. Anyway. Here we go! Thanks you all for being excited with us in our adventure!
WELCOME to our new home
We got moved in settled a few weeks ago, but it has taken me longer than I thought to get back into my groove. I hadn't realized that I HAD a groove, maybe it was more like a rut, but anyway, I am comfortably back into it and that is that. So, I am sure that you are all curious to see what exactly we moved into. You have to promise to not be jealous!!! Really.... everybody seems to think that I mind terribly our new home, but I don't mind it that much. I am with Hans, the boys have their dad and unlimited roaming space and so much more family close by, I would make the trade again anyday. Not to mention the projects that I am planning that will keep me busy for quite some time. Ready?
Well, the power plant pays for all of their employees to move within 40 miles of the plant so they packed us up and shipped us off. This is the truck arriving. It was huge! Our stuff only took up about 1/3 of the truck!
Hans and I are still in debate about what is happening with the exterior of the house. I want to get some paint and paint it, then get a good color match and do the shutters differently. The porch will be fixed- it sags in the middle and threatens to collapse whenever you step on it. I want to put a little roof over it, a simple little peak that stretches back to the trailer, that would hopefully break up the ugliness a little bit. we will probably be here for 21/2 to 3 years so I want to make it look like a home for us.
OK- let me explain that roof looking thing. Nevermind- can't explain it. But I am going to try to put little support strut things off from it to support a new piece of wood that will make it look like a beam instead of a chintzy shingled roof inside of a house. And that is faux brick paneling. he he he. I have never seen it before. I giggle when I see it. The next pic is the kitchen dining combo. The floor is newish lineolium, so that is good to stay. But the wallpaper is falling off and so I am going to practice my tiling and do a medium dark greyish tile and then strip the cupboards and paint them a white. The door knobs will be replaced too. Hopefully this will work with the mustard yellow stove- this trailer is 30 years old, so it is very 70's with the wood paneling EVERYWHERE!!
UNGH. The paneling is sooo dark! This hallway could use a coat of paint. Hans' grandma is skeptical of us painting the paneling, truthfully I am too, but this is so drab I have got to do something! The light fixture is going to be replaced so my dad doesn't hit his head everytime he comes over. Well, for that matter, most of the light fixtures will get to be replaced soon.
I saved the best for last!!! Our bathroom is horrid! Seriously- I don't mind it, it just makes me laugh it is that ugly. The floral nasty green print coordinates with the yellos tub, toilet and sink. The linoleum is the same shades and that crazy design you could sit and stare at for hours trying to figure out the pattern. A new sink is already in the works. A new shower curtain already bought, and so many plans floating in my head. Wall paper off, new linoleum, tiling another backspash, paint the walls, build a frame around the mirror to make it the focal point. So much to do. Will I get it done in my 3 year time limit?? Oh and the kicker, the washer and dryer are in the bathroom! Convienent!!!
We had such a fun Halloween! It got kicked off with an adult( that sounds naughty!) Halloween Party which was fun as it always is to get together with all of everybody. I love seeing all the costumes and wish I knew which file Hans put them uner so I could post them. Beau and Bonnie won my prize for best dressed- Beau looked hot in that eyeliner and black nail polish. Anyway, then on Halloween we had a bunch of the kids over for a little party and had a great time- I did anyway, I hope the kids did too. We went trick or treating in the "old ward" just to say hi to some folks we hadn't seen in a while. The boys had a great time. Tait slept through it all in his comfy bear outfit and Hiett only fell down two sets of stairs with his AWESOME hoomemade batman mask. I don't know how much longer I will get away with homemade costumes but until then- $6 always beats out $20-40 in my opinion, and I think the kids have more fun being "creative". HA ha. We had a great time and the candy is almost gone already- I swear I haven't helped too much!
8 comments:
I really am soooo ecstatic for you! But so sad you are leaving me! You really are the best Shelly! Thanks for the book too! I love it and was able to go get two more!!:)
Good luck and I hope everything goes well in the building process!
Bonnie
I am excited for you and love your family picture. Exciting times!
I am glad that your house is coming along so well. But, trust me, even though it seems smooth sailing, don't get your hopes up about it being done on time because it NEVER is. But, it's so fun to walk through it and imagine when it is finished!
It looks like things are going sooooo good! Hopefully we will be able to come down and help in the near future! I bet Gabe LOVES to help! Fun times and so many memories, I hope you take lots of pictures! Love you tons, MOM
I love it!! I didn't know you had a blog. I have enjoyed reading about all of your adventures. You have the cutest family. I had no idea you were building a house. This is a fabulous way to keep in touch. Thanks! We love you!
Hi Guys! I am happy to see you guys blogging too! You have an adorable family! Lets keep in touch!
Congrats on the house! That's so exciting! I found your blog through Kris's and just wanted to say hi! It's exciting that we can see what everyone in the family is up to! :)
The boys are so cute! They are a perfect combination of the two of you! It is so fun to catch up on the different things in your lives! We love you tonz and miss you!
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