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summer
2001
While out on a walk with a girlfriend, Linda discovered
that the empty lot she'd always wanted was for sale!
spring
2003
2003
After searching through hundreds of house plans and visiting
countless model homes, a plan was found that fit all of our needs. Linda's
den is on the 1st floor and will double as a guest room. John's den will
be in the sitting room off the master bedroom, so he can work without
being disturbed by the kids. The girls will have a bath to share in between
their bedrooms, and Nick will get his own bathroom. John and Linda will
get a 3-car garage, which we really need, since John has a car and a jeep.
spring
2003
2003
Linda has always wanted a front porch! We added the
bay window and a few other things to the basic plan.
April 9
2003
2003
The digging began on April 10, 2003.
The kids are excited to play in the dirt! Click on the
movie picture to download a short movie clip of Nick and Sophie.
The kids thought the dirt piles were fun, but the great
big hole was even more fun! Allie and Sophia are playing on our "front
porch".
April
25
25
The foundation walls are completed and the basement
waterproofing is done. Gravel is being poured onto the garage and front
porch. Click on the movie picture to download a short movie clip of the
mini bulldozer in action!
May
1
1
May
2
2
May
8
8
We added the bay window to the living room. It should
let in a lot more light, plus it seems to balance out the house.
May
15
15
May
19
19
June
8
8
Wouldn't a piano look nice in here?
I sure could use a long hot bath!
Nick's excited to be in "Nick's Room".
Welcome to 622 Reindeer Lane!
The fireplace is taking shape.
The metal roof is on the bay, and the wooden posts are
on the porch.
June
10 &
June
16
Starting to look like a real house!
The chimney is in place.
The fireplace is done.
July
21
21
The kitchen cabinets are in! I've already opened every
door and drawer, trying to figure out what is going to go where.
More cabinets. When I get my real pix back I'll scan
those and replace these pictures. These are from my digital camcorder.
They are working on the trim/molding. Also the wood
floor is installed in the foyer, hall area around the stairs and the kitchen.
July
15
15
Getting ready to install the stone on the front of the
house.
The drywall is up, the cabinets and trim have arrived.
July
21
21
The refrigerator will be centered between some cabinets,
across from the kitchen window.
The kitchen cabinets are maple, in a "wheat"
color..
The girls' "Jack & Jill" bath is taking
shape. They each get their own sink!
July
23
23
What's behind the door that Allie is now showing us?
Allie in her room. Will it ever be this clean again?
The chimney is now covered in stone.
July
31
31
All the trim, molding, window frames, etc., has been
painted. (living room)
Trim in great room.
Nick in front of the almost-finished house. Notice the
address stone above his head.
Aug. 9-Aug 12
Can you believe they drywalled right over the linen
closet? After the drywall, trim/molding and paint, we realized it was
missing.
A view of the dining room chandelier and the foyer.
I'm not sure I like how they attached the wooden panel
to my dishwasher. I think it looks strange, what do you think??
The sidewalk is in. (9-9-03)
The driveway has been poured and landscaping has begun
(weeping cherry).
The mailbox is in place. (9-18-03)
Aug 18
Starting work on the landscaping.
Click above for a video of our landscaping-in-progress!
(9/18/03)
Most of the landscaping is now complete! That's a sugar
maple in the front.
Thank you for checking the progress of our new home!
Come back soon for updates.