The end of a hot August!

We're Getting Closer!

It starting to feel like home everytime we visit. Maybe 15 Sep, we're hoping.
We're glad that allot of the trees were preserved; though there's lots of cleanup to be done.


I don't know why I'm so excited about having a well and our own water, just am.



By the time we come back the ceramic tiles will be down in the kitchen. So cool!

Crown mouldings are in place.

Tile work is started in the bathroom.

I thought septic systems were so simple, apparently not so much anymore. It goes into one tank, flows into a second, then is pumped uphill to our septic field, which I thought was cool as well.

The builder says they have people stop and ask about the house. They think it is the color; not a color that is seen a lot yet. The builder has used it on some of their bigger homes.

The septic drain fields--this times five.

I seem to have a natural affinity towards sanitation. This is my kingdom.

So, on the right it flows up from the pump station, then over to the distribution box, then out to the five drain fields with the perforated pipe and the gravel beds. Amazing, right?

A busy few weeks!

The House is Coming Along!

So...Saturday when we got there they were putting on siding and by Sunday, this is what it looks like. Still needs shutters, some trim and lights, but it is looking good.
The garage doors were installed...


...and the view from the back looks good as well.

Gma and I hurried down after church to give it a quick look.

The weather on Saturday was really nice for late July, so we were all in good spirits. Ellie loves Gma allot. She usually calls her Ma or Pa (we both get called Pa as much as anything).

Can't wait to soak in that tub!

This is looking upstairs from the entry / dining room.

Looking from the great room into the kitchen. We can't wait to cook in there!

This is one of the guest rooms, so come on down!

Can't wait t0 see it done.

Hayley is pretending to be excited, but she just wants to have that baby is what she's really saying.

Best buds.

And the well went in this week too. Lot's of progress and our own water, (no more water bill).

Gpa made cookies for the Marine OCS LDS students and Ellie loves cookie dough.