The New Bed

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Well, we finally did it.  One of us finally made it to Portland to buy our new bed and nightstands from Ikea.  After my whirlwind trip with Katelyn down and back in one day (by the way, we didn&#821... Read More

Decking The Halls

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Our new house is finally starting to feel like a home.  This past weekend, I started working on hanging pictures and organizing the office.  My dad, Tom, and Aaron were finally able to install the c... Read More

Progress – January 12

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The progress being made on our house these days is significant, but many times, its not very obvious. Tom has been busy installing the rest of the baseboard and door casings.  After he installs it, m... Read More

Progress – December 18

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Hey, guess what’s finished?  The Deck.  I’m not kidding, teasing, or telling a fib in any way – well okay maybe a little one.  Technically its not done because we still need raili... Read More

Progress – December 16

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This is Gabe.  He was back again today.  All the interior doors are now installed, and the baseboards are installed in all the rooms that will have carpeting.  Door trim is also finished.  It&#821... Read More

Progress – December 14

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The interior doors (bedrooms, etc.) are all painted, and ready to hang.  Before they could be hung, though, the hardware had to be put back on.  Katelyn had already helped put hardware back on the d... Read More

Progress – December 13

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Today we were able to scratch some items off The Punchlist.  We didn’t get to scratch very many off because there are a bunch of things in progress, but we didn’t add any new ones which i... Read More

Progress – December 9

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So much has happened in the past seven days, it’s incredible!  I was really trying hard to post daily, but life took over and we were too busy!  My dad has started playing a game with me every... Read More

Progress – December 2

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Lots and lots little things are complete!  I’m finally beginning to believe that this dream really is a reality and we will be moving in soon! Mom finished painting all the trim boards today &#... Read More

Progress – November 30

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Dad compltely finished the Master Bathroom floor today.  All that’s left is the tub front, surround, and the shower!    I finished the Utility Room floor! Mom and Katelyn continued to paint, ... Read More

Progress – November 29

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The theme for the day was “tedium”.  While all the changes happening to our home now are awesome and exciting, the process of making those changes can tend to be tedious, repetitive, and ... Read More

The Home Stretch

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I am going to state right off the bat – I AM GOING TO COPY SOMEONE OUTRIGHT, SHAMELESSLY, AND WITHOUT REGRET!  The person I am going to copy is Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman.  ... Read More