We're in!!!

We moved into our new home on Saturday -- when the weather was misty/sleety and in the 20's -- and we hardly noticed. To us, it was a great day!

The movers arrived at our former home at 8:45 that morning and I started crying almost immediately. I know - people always talk about the emotions tied up in their homes. I knew I'd probably cry, but I wasn't sure when it would get me. Well, let me tell ya - it was within the first few minutes! They had just started carrying things out when I had to disappear (a couple of times) for a little while. The house on Oak Ridge represented so much for me as an individual, and to us as a couple. I just had to grieve a little bit.

And then........ We walked into OUR NEW HOME and the butterflies started! Everything is so fresh and clean. It has a great "new home" smell!! We absolutely love it!! Sure, there are some quirks that we'll have to get used to (meaning: change so I like it!), but that's part of the fun.

This house is layed out so differently from our old house, that it's a challenge trying to figure out where everything will live. So far, we're just putting things somewhere "close", knowing that time will help us figure everything out. It's going to be fun.

Unfortunately, I have no idea where my camera cable ended up!! We finally got internet today, so I was excited to update my blog, but now I can't upload any pictures. Ha Ha! Oh well - this just means you'll have to come back another day!!

Well, I'm off to tackle another box! See ya later alligator!

OMG - It's OURS!!

Well, today was "The Day!!" We closed on our new home!!  We couldn't be more thrilled! The entire Tim Roten operation did a super job and we love everything about the company and our new home. Here's just a few pictures.

 Love the wood floor in the Dining Room!

In the Dining Room, looking through the Family Room to the back yard.

Scrapbook Room.

 Hall bath

Guest bed/bath.

One view of the backyard. Eventually, Dave's shed will fill in that spot. Until then, it's Riley's space!!

Close to the back fence, looking back towards the house.

The movers are coming tomorrow at 8:30. It's hard to believe that we're actually moving, but we are!! Guess I'd better hit the sack pretty soon. Tomorrow promises to be a full day!!

I got to see!!

I was finally able to leave the Preschool long enough that I could run by the new house!! Yeah for me!!

This is what I saw.....

Plumbing fixture in kitchen. Dishwasher installed.

Microwave and range --installed.

Chandelier in the Dining Room. Isn't it beautiful?? It looks black, but it's actually oil rubbed bronze. We were able to choose it and I love it!!

A shot of the fire place. I'm a little bummed b/c it isn't a wood burning one, but that's OK. This one is electric and will put out heat, or we can have the flames w/o the heat. It'll take some getting used to, but it might actually get used more than the one we currently have.

Ceiling fan in my Scrapbook Room!!!! Whoo Hoo!! I don't have one now and it gets hot! Guess I'm just working hard.....

Lights and plumbing fixtures in the Master Bath. (Obviously no mirror yet.)

Guest bath - light fixture and faucet - no mirror.

2 ceiling fans on the back porch. Finally some relief from the super hot summers!! We ran wires for our surround sound. It will be nice to sit outside, enjoying the breeze and listening to music.

They were blowing in the insulation when I left. Later today, they were planning to start laying the wood floor in the Dining Room. Next week comes the rest: fence, sod, window blinds, mirrors, shower door, and bars in closets. Closer......

Lots to report - nothing to see : (

Wow!! Lots happened at the house today, but unfortunately I don't have any pictures. It was way too dark when we got there tonight. We had to use our headlights and even then could only see a little bit. Anyway, here's the list of what happened today.....

1) Appliances have started. The microwave is in and we think maybe the stove. Maybe also the dishwasher?? Couldn't see.
2) Light fixtures are installed. The chandy in the Dining Room is GORG!!
3) The interior ceiling fans are up. We couldn't see if the fans on the back porch are in place.
4) The exterior coach lights are up. I couldn't tell if they are black or oil-rubbed bronze and I can't remember. They are so pretty!!
5) Both the a/c and the heater are installed.
6) The metal fence posts are in place.
7) The trenches for the sprinkler system have been dug.

Just a few more things to finish and we get to move in!!! Yippee!!

What a great weekend!

I sure hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I know we sure did. No picts to post - just fun stuff to share.

Our 4th wedding anniversary was on the 24th - Thanksgiving Day. I am so very, very THANKFUL that God brought us together and has showered us with so many blessings over these past 4 years. I always dreamt that marriage would be amazing, and it has been even better than that. Dave is funny, smart, loving, and ...... I could just go on and on, but I know he's going to read this so I'd better stop!! (Love You!!)

I know I've shared The Proposal story before - just remember that it happened on Valentine's Day at Olive Garden. Since we got married, we have celebrated every Valentine's Day and every anniversary at Olive Garden - in OUR booth! This year was no exception. We had to wait a little while, but it was totally worth it. The manager has her own love story -- she met her husband at OG and they have their own booth! She remembered us from this past Valentine's Day. She also bought our appetizer. Ahhh.....a fellow romantic.

Thanksgiving Day was quiet. We spent it together and it was wonderful! Dave cooked a delicious meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin pie. It was his first time to make this meal and it was D-Lish! : )

Allan and his family had come to town, so we took them out to our new home.

The rest of the weekend was spent by running errands, shopping for the new house, measuring all kinds of spaces and walls in the new house, packing boxes, and of course working. (You know I can't spend 4 days without working at least a little!!)

The house is coming along very well. The electrician should finish up in the next day or so. All of the light fixtures and appliances are due to be placed on Monday. We are expecting the wood floors to be layed this week. Tonight, the builder's wife called because she hadn't asked us what kind of shower door we wanted! I hadn't even thought about it. Guess that means it should be hung soon. Whoo Hoo! It's so hard to believe that we'll be moving in to our new home in 2 weeks!!!

That means I'd better get back to packing. Now, where is that tape again????

Tile is finished!

Yup - 1 more checkmark!! The tile guys thought they'd be done by today and they were right!! They did a great job. We couldn't be happier with the results.
I didn't know they would put this much detail around my tub. I'm also super excited because my tub has 8 jets -- twice as many as I have right now!! Oooooooo. I might need a really big Do Not Disturb sign!

 I also didn't realize there would be so much detail in the shower. The floor is tiny little tiles.

Pretty tile in the kitchen. The black squares add so much!

The electricians arrived today. They started installing all of the outlets and the lights.

He's putting the can light over the sink.

The painter finished the exterior paint today. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of it. Hopefully sometime this weekend.

Well, that's all for today. We'll see what happens on Friday! Yippee!

Tile has started

The tile guys were there this morning when we stopped by. We have tile going in all three bathrooms, the kitchen, the laundry room, and the entry. Builder told us our tile was discontinued right after they ordered ours. Whew! Glad we got it ordered when we did!

Tile guys are planning to be finished sometime on Wednesday. They want to get paid before Thanksgiving! Ha Ha!

We spent some time "shopping" for moving companies. Can't believe we're looking at moving in just 3 weeks!!! Oh My!!

More good news: we did our weekly weigh-in this morning. I've now lost 16 pounds! Yippee!! More to go, but this is good.