They started the rafters yesterday. They build them on site, which is very interesting (in Florida they come in pre-built pieces).The start of the front porch!

Today's Progress

They formed the fireplace today. They also started the rafters for the roof and finished laying all the floor boards, so we were able to walk through the entire house today. They also layed the boards for the back porch. It's really coming together now and it's easy to see what it is going to look like.

This is the view out of my bathroom window (like how I said "my"?) Our bathtub will sit beneath this window...ahhhhh...relaxing!

Excited!!!

Wow...it's so exciting to come home every day!

This is the wall of Kalee's bedroom and the Dining Room...

This is the back (obviously!) From left to right - Kalee's bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, our bedroom.

This is my absolute favorite part of the house...the stairs! I really wanted stairs that had a landing...I love 'em!

This is the view from the living room...I wish the trees were a little closer, but we'll just have to plant a bunch of new ones!

Framing has started!

They started framing today...everything looks great!

HA HA HA...

So, it only took 7 years, but...Kalee finally figured out that she can try to sneak the dog (Jade) food that she doesn't want to eat. Try, being the operative word!

We had Chili for dinner last night and Kalee got caught giving Jade some of her tomatoes. Now, Kalee likes tomatoes, so I am not sure why she felt the need to give them to Jade!

Rich and I were finishing up a movie, so we were eating in the living room and Kalee was eating at the table. Rich just happened to look back to see if Kalee was done and noticed that Jade was near the table (she never comes near the table when we are eating...even when we call her over to give her something it always takes her a minute or two before she decides that it is ok!), so he knew something was up! Luckily Kalee told the truth, but still!!! That girl!

And we always wondered how our parents always knew when we were doing something wrong!! It's soooo obvious!

We've got bathroom tile!!! Slate, actually...

Every time we have gone to look at tile for our bathroom Rich always reminds me that he wants to use Slate. I wasn't too sure about it. And then...we were out looking at tile last night and found this slate for a price we couldn't pass up, so... This tile will be the floor in our bathroom.This is the shower floor and wall tile. I really like these tiles...they are a little more colorful. Together they look great! Now I just have to rethink my bathroom vanity and countertops.

Kalee's birthday party

Oh my...that is all I can say! I don't think I'll be doing that again! Kalee had a great time, but Rich and I are still recovering! We had 3 girls that were very well behaved and respectful and 2 that were a little wild - and those 2 wore me out! Good times!

Wii Bowling

The girls also played Perfection, Connect 4 and OperationThey dancedAnd finally, they ate!

The Basement now has a floor & it's Kalee's birthday!

Today is Kalee's birthday! It really just blows my mind that she is 7! It doesn't feel like I was just pregnant, but it does feel like she was just a little girl...she is growing up way to quick.

The house, in the meantime, can't go quick enough! Now that it is started I am ready to move in! I can't wait until I don't have to share the bathroom with Rich and Kalee in the morning! The basement floor was completed yesterday (they were out there until 11:30 last night).

We snapped this pic on our way out to dinner tonight - the truck with all the wood for framing and trusses had arrived and they were unloading. The builder, Tony, said they might start working on the framing tomorrow.
We got a Wii a couple weeks ago. Kalee played Wii Ski with Rachie when we were in FL for Christmas and it is all she has been talking about...so, it made a perfect b-day present. She was super excited, as you can see!

More House...

So, not too much is new...We now have a Permit box and the all important Port-a-Potty!!! Upon seeing it Rich immediately said "We are going to tip that in the middle of the night"!!! Ya, good times! The third picture is of the garage...we can actually drive onto it, now. The last 2 are of the completed grading of the land. It looks really nice. Tomorrow they are pouring the concrete floor in the basement and framing should start on Monday.

A visit from Crystal & Charley

Crystal and Charley came over to check out the progress on the house...lucky us! Crystal took Kalee out shopping for her birthday, so Rich and I got to babysit Charley for a little bit. The video's are of Charley laughing at my parents...the quality isn't the best, but you'll get the general idea of how cute this baby girl is!!!

Kalee picked out a mask for one of her presents...Aunt Crystal also got her a super cool gemstone rock thingy and a cool key chain...she was in heaven!!!

The best part of being in FL is visiting with Andrew...he is soooo super cute! We pick up the AC equipment tomorrow, then will be heading home

Basement Walls...

They poured the basement walls today - everything looks really good. Kalee is getting excited because she is starting to see how it all is coming together! Tomorrow they will water proof the walls and then will back-fill around the walls on Friday.

They laid out the first layer of gravel for the driveway...very exciting!We will be taking a quick trip to FL this weekend to pick up air conditioning equipment...our friend Donnie is in the AC business and was able to get us a great deal on it, and we are SOOOOO appreciative!

Footers, Power, Wood Flooring and Tile!!!

They completed the footers today and the basement walls go up tomorrow! I missed all of the excitement, today, which is kind of a bummer - it would have been interesting to watch! The power company also installed the power box, so we now have power and water! What more do you need?! ha!

We have also purchased the tile for Kalee's bathroom and the laundry room, and have found some wood flooring that we REALLY like! We have samples coming for a 2nd floor, that we have only seen online, so we are anxiously awaiting its arrival so that we can compare the two. The second flooring choice is $2.oo a sq ft cheaper, so we are hoping we REALLY like that one just a little bit more! Rich is going to install the floors himself...everyone around here keeps telling us how simple it is! Our builder used to install floors himself, so he told Rich he will help get him started, and Rich is going to take a class at Home Depot this weekend. Tile for Kalee's bathroomTile for the Laundry Room