Before and After

Every woman I know just loves makeovers and seeing the unveiling of before and after shots whether it be of new moms, sassy seniors, men or women in needs of serious "What Not to Wear" help or fabulous room makeovers. These photos will be more fun once we actually live in the house and have the opportunity to decorate (if we don't kill each other first when it comes to making decisions on furniture!!) but for now, from frame to almost completed, everything is coming together.

Foyer

Dining Room

Fireplace

Kitchen

Final Touches

Right before the first snowfall and winter sets in, 19 BHL is enjoying and thriving in autumn. The grass is growing in nicely and some areas are blanketed by large oak leaves. Chris is already day dreaming of raking and jealous that Lot 18's grass looks lush and mowed. I see green, weedless grass compe-titions in our future.

Our exterior light fixtures, door bell (that actually works...there will be no need to call us when you are downstairs anymore, yay!!) and permanant door knob were installed as well. And even more exciting is that the Johnny-on-the-spot was removed. We have indoor plumbing that actually works. The downside, 3 working commodes that I will need to clean... something that I am NOT looking forward to. After we have made a few mortgage payments maybe we will see if we can afford a cleaning service :-)

Lockdown

After what feels like endless days of waiting and watching interest rates rise and fall and worrying that the market would tank even more than it has and prevent mortgage companies from loaning us the money they promised, we have locked in the rate for our 30 year fixed mortgage, no points, no closing costs.

Wow....30 years, I can officially say that I will most likely never be debt-free again unless we strike it rich winning the lotto. But on the bright side, in less then a month, we will be homeowners with our own piece of land living the American dream. I never thought this day would come.....well, it hasn't come yet but it is getting closer and closer and I (we) can't wait!! I think I may tear up when the last signature is signed and the keys are handed over. I already do for other people when I watch "My First Place" or "Property Virgins" on HGTV. I know, I know, surprising right?

Only 21 Days Until.....

closing!! Eeekkkk....It is coming quickly. So much to do (aka packing) and so few weeks.

Chris went by the house this morning and the majority of our light fixtures where installed. I can't wait to see. I may have to make a quick visit during lunch today.