What in the world have we been doing? Well here is an update.
First of all construction on the new house is progressing. Slowly but we are seeing some progress. We drive by our lot seemingly every day. Currently the builder has cleared the lot, set the form boards for the foundation and put in the underground plumbing. Yesterday they were putting the rebar in place. Since the weather forecast for the first part of the week is sunny, we hope to get the foundation poured this week. We also discovered that a house being built across the street and down several lots is the same floor plan as our house. That house is about a month ahead of us in construction. We are excited as Elizabeth did not visit the model with me and has never actually seen what will be our new house. She has seen other models and the floor plan but this will help it become more real. She is busy planning decorations. My biggest challenge is holding her back until we actually see our new house when it is finished. We need to see all of the colors before we select any new furniture and decorations. Here are some pictures.
First of all construction on the new house is progressing. Slowly but we are seeing some progress. We drive by our lot seemingly every day. Currently the builder has cleared the lot, set the form boards for the foundation and put in the underground plumbing. Yesterday they were putting the rebar in place. Since the weather forecast for the first part of the week is sunny, we hope to get the foundation poured this week. We also discovered that a house being built across the street and down several lots is the same floor plan as our house. That house is about a month ahead of us in construction. We are excited as Elizabeth did not visit the model with me and has never actually seen what will be our new house. She has seen other models and the floor plan but this will help it become more real. She is busy planning decorations. My biggest challenge is holding her back until we actually see our new house when it is finished. We need to see all of the colors before we select any new furniture and decorations. Here are some pictures.
Last week end our new town had their Christmas parade. Typical small town America. The parade included floats and marching bands. Also represented were groups like scouts, JROTC and high school cheer leaders. There was also a group from of "Grannies" from the local nursing home. It was a very cold night to be standing outside so afterwards we stopped at Starbucks for some hot chocolate.
Yesterday the local historical society had a home tour. When we moved here we decided to get involved. One thing we did was join the historical society. We served as greeter and guide for one of the homes. After we did our work we toured the other homes. It was also the week end of airing the quilts.
As we were driving we passed a store that had Santa Cow out front. We had to stop so Elizabeth could tell Santa Cow that she has been a very good girl this year.
By the time we got home we were beat. We had supper, took Candi for her nightly walk and call it a day. Today we plan to attend the Nutcracker as performed by the local ballet society.
Normally I take the last two weeks of the year off as vacation but this year I have too much to work still to do. We do plan to take a couple of half days. Tomorrow afternoon we will head to the local mall to finish Christmas shopping. Then on Friday we will start the end of year vacation at noon. We are very much looking forward to some time off.
1 Comments:
It has been a long time since I have been to visit your blog. I have written Elizabeth at your temporary place and both envelopes have come back with insufficient address. Is there an apt. number I am missing maybe? Please let Elizabeth know I received the cards and notes but can't reply without the correct address. So glad all is going well with the new house. I am sure you both must be happy to finally have a place the way you want it. Look forward to seeing the progress!
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