Friday, August 15, 2008

House from beginning to end

Joey and I were very fortunate to build a house. Here is the journey through pictures.

Broke ground March 10th, 2008.
The lot
Making a muddy mess
Footers are dug
Footers are poured
Block is started
Block continues
Block is almost done
Floor trusses and subfloor is laid
First wall 
The huge crawlspace
2nd wall is up
We have 4 walls!
Front porch
Back deck
Roof trusses

Dormers are built
We have a roof!
Heating and air unit is installed.
Shingles and railings are complete with most windows in
Back door and deck

Back dormer and back deck are complete
Insulation is installed
Beautiful green siding
Sheetrock is hung
Painting begins (My mom and I painted the entire house with minimal help from Joey and my Aunt Bev. My mom is the best!)

Murphy napped while we painted.
Our resting spot
The hall bath is blue
Our bedroom is reddish
Joey laid the entire wood floor. (I don't know why there are spots all over this picture.)
Gorgeous
Bedroom ceiling fan
Hallway lights
Kitchen cabinets delivered
Steps nearing completion
Hall bath tile floor
Master bath tile floor
Cabinets installed
Matching bathroom cabinet
Counter tops and dishwasher

Front door and sconces
Dining light
Tile floor in shower
Step railing complete
Front walk laid out
Kitchen sink and faucet
Master bath sink and cabinet
The kids visit after we're all moved in!

 Moved in August 9th, 2008!