Today is April 15, 2013. Amazingly enough, on April 15, 2003 I closed on our present home. Exactly ten years ago. I never imagined that now, ten years later, we would be ten weeks into building a new home.
Lots of progress this week. I know I said I wouldn’t put up too many inside pictures, but I couldn’t resist showing you this progress.
Outside, the driveway and sidewalk were poured. The driveway is huge! Top soil was also brought in for some of the future landscaping.

Here is the front porch. The door still needs to be stained, the outdoor lighting installed, and the stamped concrete porch needs to be sealed.

Inside those doors and windows are the foyer and dining room. The interior lighting is in place and looks amazing! The dining room is painted a Mocha color and has a coffered ceiling.

Most of the work this past week took place in the pictures. The cabinets have been hung and I imagine the moldings will be completed soon. The tile back splashes, black granite countertops, and interior lighting is also mostly in place. Below is there the stove will be. Under the range hood is a pot filler. With this, I can fill a pot that’s already on the stove, without having to carry it from the sink.

To the right of that is where the refrigerator, oven, and microwave will be. You can see some of the recessed lighting and pendants in the photo below. The kitchen is painted an Olive color. You can also see the kitchen’s island.

Finally, the bar area will have the sink (with disposal) and dishwasher

Lighting is also hung in the master bedroom and you can see how awesome the ceiling is looking.

The real treat in the master bedroom is the bathroom. Here is the custom built shower. There is an additional rain head on the ceiling, which will help us get extra clean. Soon, I imagine the glass enclosure and door will be installed.

Next to the shower is the whirlpool tub, complete with a frosted glass window. The tile work came out great!

Finally, upstairs, here is Tristan’s room:

And, Mackenzie’s room:
