Day 176

Yikes! I'm falling behind on blogging and the truth is we are so busy with the house project and so many things are happening all at once that I can't find time to even take pictures, let alone blog about them. But alas, here are a few and a half-hearted attempt (I'm so tired, sleep sounds better than blogging right now) to catch you all up.

We are finally through the sheet rock phase of the project. What a difference walls make! Also, check out our gas fireplaces - a double sided one in the living room and master bedroom and one down in the game room.

Our grass is growing like a champ.

As you could see in the sheet rock pictures, we are also starting to install the hardwood floors. Almost the entire main level of the house will be hardwood. We ordered 5 inch FSC certified unfinished oak from Kentucky. FSC wood is harvested in a socially and environmentally friendly manner and oak is a native species so I can rest well knowing that no Brazilian rain forests were harmed to build our house. We plan on staining it a dark color to contrast with our white kitchen and trim. Yay. Can't wait for the kitchen.

Speaking of the kitchen, we've been doing a ton of planning and buying for the kitchen and other areas of the house. Light fixtures, appliances, sinks, tubs, tile. Oh my! I'll be posting about some of those choices soon. So. Many. Decisions!

Things on our to-do and hope-it-happen list for this week:
1. Power. The utility company is supposed to hook up our power tomorrow. Let there be light!
2. Geowells. We are having two 275 foot geothermal wells drilled this week. Or next.
3. Garage doors. Installed on Tuesday. Can't wait!
4. Stairs. Our custom staircase is supposed to be installed this week. Woot, woot.
5. Hardwood install continues, hope to make significant progress this week.
6. Tile for downstairs and bathrooms should be delivered. Can't wait to see it!
7. Actually find time to blog about it all!

Here's to hoping for a productive week!

PS - There's a new poll on the right side bar of the blog. Guess our move-in date! If you get your updates in a reader or you're viewing this on your smartphone, you'll need to visit the actual site to vote. Wish I could tell you I had an answer to that one!!