Whoa-oah...we're halfway there-ee...
I'm an 80s girl and I saw Bon Jovi in concert when I was about 16 or so. I was in love. And promptly shot through the heart. And you're to blame.
During a JBJ discussion one day (because doesn't JBJ monopolize everyone's convos?), our son pipes up and says, "Hey, didn't they sing some song called 'Living on a Prairie' or something?"
Yep, that's our boy.
Take my hand and we'll make it I swear-ee...
Whoa-oah! Livin' on a prairie...
We're moving. More specifically, we're building a new home on a beautiful one-acre lot. Not exactly a prairie, but thanks to Anthony, that song dances incessantly in my mind now.
So far
- Hired our
grave diggerexcavator (and he's also taking care of our septic system and permit) - Contracted with our rough framer (Walnut Custom Homes)
- I have to say...I love this concept. We gave them our own super-duper, made-from-scratch plan and they engineered it. AND, instead of taking months to "stick build" on-site, they are building all the framed wall sections in their climate-controlled factory, and then we'll hire a set crew to put the "puzzle" together when it arrives! So, the structure will go up in a matter of days instead of months. Gotta love that!
- Checked out the plumber (crack)
- Got our construction loan/title search going
- Investigated whether to go Geothermal or conventional (not decided) and getting bids
- Got our house plan approved by "the committee"
- Got our building permit lined up
- Getting bids on footings, flatwork, and poured walls
- Determined the most efficient/low-maintenance windows and got those all to the Pella dude for a quote (Pella 350s)
- Getting bids for electrical
So far Andi has:
- Picked out her kitchen cabinets (sort of) -- definitely wants Shaker from Conestoga
- Picked out a countertop (sort of) -- is too overwhelmed at the thought of picking out granite -- is afraid she might end up hating it and then be stuck forever -- will most likely go with high-end laminate (for now.... wooohahaha)
- Bought a bunch of crap (to refurb) to go in the new house
- Changed the colors of the exterior of the house 17 times
- Beat her head against a wall trying to decide what type of wood flooring to use
- Chewed off all the dog's toenails trying to decide what kind of hangy-downy lights to put over the island
- Bought more crap (to refurb) for the new house and filled up every nook and cranny of current house with that crap
- Written (what she thinks are quite witty but her husband doesn't laugh) blog posts
- Spent lots of time cracking up at her own supposed wittiness
Stay tuned for an upcoming post I'll be sharing at Tongue In Cheek Tuesday. I'm completely obnoxious. And I can't wait.
Best 80's hair band for sure! You only changed your house color 17 times?!! Chewed off the dogs toenails?? That's a new one on me! Tell your husband your posts are quite witty. I cannot wait to see your post. I know it's going to be awesome! Thanks for the promo shout-out Andi!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your outfits! Also I hope amongst that crap there is a bed of roses for you while a husband who doesn't find you witty sleeps on a bed of nails
ReplyDeleteLMAO - you're so WITTY - and pretty and wise - and what the hell does hubby know .............
ReplyDeleteEXCEPT - gag me with a spoon biting your dogs toe nails off -
YAY - we have one more nutcase joining us on Tuesday - I asked John to take a photo of me the other night and he absolutely refused to - so will probably have to practice taking photos in front of a mirror - ( unless I tell him there's a financial prize for doing it )
See ya Tuesday
Big hugs,
Suzan
Yay for you for being Tongue-in-Cheek! Can't wait to see your outfit (and your new house)!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful spot to build. congrats. Also we went geothermal and so far so good. let me know if you have questions! it only cost us about 2k more than a normal HVAC in the end due to the tax rebates etc we just got back. let me know if you have questions lady!
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