House Update

Since starting my reduced work schedule in June, I am off on Fridays.  Over the past month we've taken full advantage of these three-day weekends by traveling to Fort Collins every Thursday evening for an overnight stay.  We've had a great time getting to know our new hometown on these weekly visits.  As a result, we're practically experts on the Fort Collins hotel scene - and Jack has become quite the efficient little traveler.

Most importantly though, our weekly visits mean more house updates!

The first big change was getting the last of the concrete work done.  The driveway, front steps and backyard patio were all poured just after our last visit.

With the outside nearly complete, from this point on the updates are all interior so I wasn't really sure what to expect when we walked in the house last Thursday evening.  I figured all of the dry wall would be hung, but completely textured and painted walls was such an awesome surprise.  It's finally starting to look like a house we can live in!

Main floor taking shape.

Kitchen.  The huge closet on the right is a pantry.  My first big pantry - I've been dreaming about that baby!

Family room.  This was exciting as the fireplace was an option we added but never saw in any of the models we toured.

Standing in the dining area looking at the entry/sitting room.

Soaking tub.  Another first for us that we can't wait to enjoy!

Of course, the boys were most impressed with the garage and all of the happenings in the basement.

Guy time in the 3rd car garage.

Seems impossible that one house needs all these doors.

Checking out the utilities.

We are told the carpet is scheduled for install this Wednesday so I image cabinetry and counter tops are happening as we speak.  That just leaves all the finish work (doors, fixtures, appliances, outlets, etc.) followed by our final walk through on July 31.  We have one more weekly visit planned on Thursday so hopefully we can get inside for a final in-progress look prior to completion next week.  

The latest update came yesterday when Drew sent me an exterior picture that he snapped while in town doing some work Sunday afternoon.  It's been painted!

You can scroll up to the top of this post for a before/after comparison.  I can't wait to see it in person for a true assessment of the colors, but based on the picture I'm really happy with how it turned out.  Whew!  I was sweating that one a little.

Fingers crossed for just one more construction update and then...moving day!!