It's Startin' to Look Like a House Again

First of all, let me say: I have the coolest family ever. I am continually amazed at the wealth of knowledge my father and brothers provide when it comes to home improvement. We are so lucky to have them helping us rebuild our home. What a weekend!

So let's take a trip back in time. This is our house, pre-flood, looking all neat and tidy. Notice the green, green grass. Wow, do I miss that!

After the flood, our house was reduced to 2x4s.

Then, the OSB went back up--it started to look like a house again! This is our house as it looks today. The windows and doors are now in, and the siding is nearing completion.

The siding looks FANTASTIC--and I like the new stone front better than the old stone.

Again, I say, building a house is not what I ever wanted to do. I would MUCH rather renovate over a period of many years. There are so many decisions that have to be made in a short period of time, that you feel you're making all of the wrong decisions. It turns out, the siding is all coming together as we had envisioned...so that's a huge relief.

Thank you to all who helped us get to this point! I don't know what we'd do without you...and don't go anywhere, because we still need your help! :)

Inside, the fireplace is gone, and the rooms have been framed out. It's all coming together!! I'm starting to be able to imagine what things will look like.

So the big question is: when will we move back in? I'm still hoping we can host a big Thanksgiving dinner, but we may be able to enjoy a very lonely, dark Halloween in Green Valley. One can dream!