When Matt said we were going to move mountains to build this house he wasn't kidding. The lot started taking shape when the trees were removed and now with the excavators on site it is starting to look like a house could actually go there. Its so exciting to see progress happening but also super frustrating when there isn't anyone on site. That hasn't changed between this house and our first. We are really hoping to be in by Halloween but everyday a subcontractor doesn't show or pushes back it makes that a little uncertain. I'm just hoping for December but sooner would be awesome.
Meanwhile back at our condo they are doing some construction of their own. They are replacing all the sidewalks and then all the asphalt. It makes it hard to not have a yard and now I can't even let the kids play in the front because of all the equipment. The noise is some times ridiculous. It will be nice when it's done but currently its a big pain in the butt. We are parking across the highway at the catholic church so its a journey to even get to the car. Hopefully they will get it done quickly but then with that I'm sure will come the summer crowds and we aren't sure we are ready for that.
Mountain gone
The excavator bet Matt that we were going to have to break rock up so we could get the hole in place and that would have set back our timeline extensively. We were very happy and relieved when the dirt was beautiful and had a bunch of sand. Our landscaper said it was better sand than in most places you can buy. Matt's parents came to get some to help level their yard. Because the equipment was there it made loading it super easy. A couple buckets full and they were done. It was so nice to see Matt's parents and get to catch up. Its really nice to feel supported and have people come and be excited for us. This is really exciting for us we have planned for this for a long time.
The first corner of the house dug out. It looks huge compared to Matt.
Since building the Hawks Lane house and looking back on pictures I love to see how much the kids have grown and changed since we started that journey. I want to remember how little Liam looks with all the dirt around him. Looking forward to watching him grow up here.
Gracie wanted her turn in the hole...notice her heart hands
Matt and Liam. Just another picture for perspective
The girls have loved jumping down the sand hills
The equipment they are using is really cool. The technology involved is so nice to give them accurate information. Its also huge...thins is Emy
Look at these 3 little girls watching all of the action. It was so cute
Liam loves to watch all the equipment in action.
Now we have a hole and next is concrete.
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