1 Month to Go!!!

I can't begin to describe how excited (and a little stressed) we are getting anticipating our upcoming move! It's hard to believe that what kind of started on a whim back in March is finally happening. We had originally planned to move in another 2 or 3 years, but with the market as it is and the ability to move up for a lot less than in years past, we decided to give it a shot. There was a point a time when we were okay with the idea of "if it sells, it sells...if not, oh well." Then we found this neighborhood, really liked the builder and worked out a pretty good deal. So, here we are...a month out from closing!

The house is really moving along quickly...unlike our packing and other move arrangements. This week was pretty major - almost all the cabinets and wood floors were installed. Tomorrow we pick out our stains and I believe the tile work starts this week too. It's been tough only getting to see the house on the weekends now. We literally leave the house when it's dark and get home when it's dark so there's not much to see at the new house until the lighting is installed.

A glimpse at our backyard which was graded this week. It's actually a lot bigger in person which anyone who has been to our current house will understand our excitment in that. Kurt met with the landscaper this week and finalized those plans too!

Our Great Room - the mantel was installed this week. The built-ins which will go on each side are still sitting in the dining room, so I anticipate those to go in this week.

View from the Great Room to the front door.

The "pocket" office...might be one of my favorite little additions.

Mud Room "dumping station" and bench...another feature I am super excited about. Now we will have place to put all the stuff that tends to come and go with us every day.

Dining Room - I was having second thoughts about the green last week, but really liked it today. Those are the cabinets that will go on each side of the fireplace. They will be finished to look like actual pieces of furniture even though they will be secured to the wall.

The boys playing in the future media cabinet again. I don't have the heart to tell them that this feature will not exist as they know it once we move in.

Wet bar, future home of our pool table (we actually ordered it today, so it's official) and what I am certain will be Kurt's favorite room in the house.

The kitchen - I am SOOOO excited for this room! I've already been plotting out what fantastic things I am going to learn how to cook/bake once I have that island and MORE counterspace! Homemade ravioli is on the top of the list!

That's the recap from this week! As you can tell things are really taking shape and we have so much fun seeing a few more of our decisions come to life each week. Stay tuned...