Day 1: Excavation Begins

Okay.

Deep breaths.

Yesterday the excavation began! It is so exciting to see years of planning come to fruition. Our journey began with the purchase of the property two years ago, and continued with plans to build - first thinking that two houses would be best and then deciding on the single house with the in-law apartment (we are not regretting that decision). We ironed out ideas, and our wants and needs, and then worked for several months with our amazing architect and friend Mike, ultimately ending up with our dream home. After surviving the financing process (owner-built construction loans are not easy to come by) we are rolling!

Day 1: Partial excavation of basement, and the rest of the digging should be wrapped up today.

Updates

The Farm planning is coming along nicely, and we hope to meet our goal of breaking ground in April. Our plans are done and out to subcontractors, financing is moving along as it should, and Jim and I are making a bazillion decisions each and every day regarding things such as fixtures (we are going with oil rubbed bronze), flooring (a combo of laminate and ceramic tile), trim (simple, very simple), and toilets (we are having Vipers installed - 'decided against the Avalanche. Seriously.)

Did I mention that the plans are spectacular? They are. A SHOUT OUT to our awesome architect and friend, Mike, for making our thoughts, ideas and dreams into a working document.

 ~isn't she beautiful!!?? ~

-- Everything you wanted to know about the Viper

-- Video of the toilet in action - I swear to God - warning: it is pretty darn weird to watch