Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Better throw some updated info out for posterity sake (sorry the pics you really want aren't coming for a little while). Saturday the 8th was move day. Supersonic thanks to Joey, Ann, Nick, Matt, and Claire, along with Erika and Eric. We would have been out of luck without them. Due to Joey's back issues, Joe, Nick and Eric moved most of the really heavy stuff. But there was plenty of other normally heavy stuff for everyone else. We started at about 7am and finished by about 7pm. Green Mill pizza, Blacksmith fish and chicken and some favorite beverages helped all to continue moving forward. And we got everything safely in the new house garage, couches and mattresses actually in the house.
Despite a shoplifter from Target hanging out in the kids playhouse in our old backyard and the police eventually getting him two days before we left, it was still a little emotional leaving the old house. Lot of memories there. Katie had 12 years there, Mary 11, Anthony 9, and Andrew 6. So, slightly emotional. From there, we stayed with my dad for two nights. Then the winter storm blew in on Monday morning. We did close on our house, all went smooth. And we were so grateful that everything was in our new garage.
As of last night, the car officially fit in the garage and everything except a few book boxes are in the house. The boys room is completely set up thanks to Anthony's persistence. The kitchen has a good chunk done, worked on that all day yesterday. And I love the kitchen. I couldn't be happier with it. My plan is to have the house pretty well organized by Saturday except for all the books, as I have no shelves for them as of yet.
The fireplace is awesome and I finally got paper blinds up last night, so that is MUCH better. And I am slowly learning how to use all the new appliances. We have really nice Packer fan neighbors across the street who already came over to help Joe with their snow blower. They have a 1 year old and I think they were eyeing up the girls for babysitting. There is a lot of opportunity for that around here. Mary also wants to hold craft classes for kids and cut kids hair. She does great with Anthony's hair. Anthony is not happy that the roads are glare ice because he really wants to bike down them despite it being 18 degrees. Katie loves the study and doing here school in there, much better than the dark dungeon mudroom at the other place. And Andrew goes out multiple times a day just to run around and play in the snow.
So, it didn't take long to adjust to this dream come true house. We will be very happy here, I have no doubt. Front door and service door won't get painted until spring because of the weather. Otherwise, they really did get most everything done. Pictures will be coming.
Despite a shoplifter from Target hanging out in the kids playhouse in our old backyard and the police eventually getting him two days before we left, it was still a little emotional leaving the old house. Lot of memories there. Katie had 12 years there, Mary 11, Anthony 9, and Andrew 6. So, slightly emotional. From there, we stayed with my dad for two nights. Then the winter storm blew in on Monday morning. We did close on our house, all went smooth. And we were so grateful that everything was in our new garage.
As of last night, the car officially fit in the garage and everything except a few book boxes are in the house. The boys room is completely set up thanks to Anthony's persistence. The kitchen has a good chunk done, worked on that all day yesterday. And I love the kitchen. I couldn't be happier with it. My plan is to have the house pretty well organized by Saturday except for all the books, as I have no shelves for them as of yet.
The fireplace is awesome and I finally got paper blinds up last night, so that is MUCH better. And I am slowly learning how to use all the new appliances. We have really nice Packer fan neighbors across the street who already came over to help Joe with their snow blower. They have a 1 year old and I think they were eyeing up the girls for babysitting. There is a lot of opportunity for that around here. Mary also wants to hold craft classes for kids and cut kids hair. She does great with Anthony's hair. Anthony is not happy that the roads are glare ice because he really wants to bike down them despite it being 18 degrees. Katie loves the study and doing here school in there, much better than the dark dungeon mudroom at the other place. And Andrew goes out multiple times a day just to run around and play in the snow.
So, it didn't take long to adjust to this dream come true house. We will be very happy here, I have no doubt. Front door and service door won't get painted until spring because of the weather. Otherwise, they really did get most everything done. Pictures will be coming.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
October 30th
First glimpse at "my" kitchen.
First glimpse at "Joe's" fireplace.
Lights are on!
Basement pic for those who care.
Mechanicals
In-floor heating manifold had to be posted. Thanks Uncle Steve!!
Spice Rack (It will be painted eventually.)
Garbage and recycle bins
Tray Divider
My Grandpa Weimann made this bread board for me.
I had them make the cabinets to fit this in.
They seem to have done a good job repairing after the "little water issue". Circuit is fixed. Gutters fixed. I am grateful that for the most part they have handled all issues that we have had.
October 20, 2014
The pictures are coming. Things are getting crazier by the second. Today is the walk through for this house before we close on it tomorrow. And we have had some issues at the house we are trying to get resolved, oh yah, and here is how it came about . . .
Tuesday night we arrived at our new house at about 7pm, lights are on, hmm . . . no cars around. Went in to find the plumber there (car was in the back of the house) and were greeted with "We had a little problem with the water today." Really? I thought to myself, looking at all of the brand new appliances packed in the middle of the kitchen waiting to be installed. Apparently, he was turning on the water to check everything and the guy that installed one of the sinks in the master bathroom, DIDN'T TIGHTEN IT ENOUGH, and unbeknownst to this guy, water was flooding the bathroom. He was in the kitchen and heard dripping. Yep. It flooded into the master bedroom (on the edge), and through the ceiling in the kitchen, had buckets to collect the water as it fell, recessed lights were removed. He had to cut a 2x3 foot out of our master bedroom floor so that he could crawl in there to sop up the water. I kid you not. Then the plumber in his calm voice says, "You better call the gutter guy, I have been listening to the down spout hitting against the house all night." And I wanted to say "And I think you better find a new profession." Then we went in to make sure they had supported the soaker tub with ample spray foam only to find out they just lined the front (like for looks), so if you got down with a flashlight, the whole back side was not done. Then we had the wise idea to turn on the fan in the master bedroom in hopes of aiding the drying out process only to blow a circuit. Did I mention yet that there were a few tears on the way home that night? Joe was extraordinarily calm. I think we figured out that we both can't lose control at the same time. One of us always has to be the calming forcing while the other goes berserk. I was the one going berserk on Tuesday.
The pictures are coming. Things are getting crazier by the second. Today is the walk through for this house before we close on it tomorrow. And we have had some issues at the house we are trying to get resolved, oh yah, and here is how it came about . . .
Tuesday night we arrived at our new house at about 7pm, lights are on, hmm . . . no cars around. Went in to find the plumber there (car was in the back of the house) and were greeted with "We had a little problem with the water today." Really? I thought to myself, looking at all of the brand new appliances packed in the middle of the kitchen waiting to be installed. Apparently, he was turning on the water to check everything and the guy that installed one of the sinks in the master bathroom, DIDN'T TIGHTEN IT ENOUGH, and unbeknownst to this guy, water was flooding the bathroom. He was in the kitchen and heard dripping. Yep. It flooded into the master bedroom (on the edge), and through the ceiling in the kitchen, had buckets to collect the water as it fell, recessed lights were removed. He had to cut a 2x3 foot out of our master bedroom floor so that he could crawl in there to sop up the water. I kid you not. Then the plumber in his calm voice says, "You better call the gutter guy, I have been listening to the down spout hitting against the house all night." And I wanted to say "And I think you better find a new profession." Then we went in to make sure they had supported the soaker tub with ample spray foam only to find out they just lined the front (like for looks), so if you got down with a flashlight, the whole back side was not done. Then we had the wise idea to turn on the fan in the master bedroom in hopes of aiding the drying out process only to blow a circuit. Did I mention yet that there were a few tears on the way home that night? Joe was extraordinarily calm. I think we figured out that we both can't lose control at the same time. One of us always has to be the calming forcing while the other goes berserk. I was the one going berserk on Tuesday.
Monday, October 27, 2014
October 27th
I am sure you are all just sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for more pics. I know, probably just me, myself and I waiting for those pics. Joe should have them on tomorrow. But I can at least record the latest in writing.
Two weeks from today, we will be closing on this house. Miraculous, surreal, and unnerving, all come mind at the same time leaving a weird mixture of emotions. God's hand has been on this since the beginning, so we will go forward in faith trusting that this is just one more piece of the puzzle of our lives being put in place.
In regards to packing, I haven't really moved that much and Joe has, so after his "You really aren't a very good packer are you?" comment, he has now been assigned the packer of all breakable items, which makes my job way easier. And he really is a good packer. He packed all our crystal glasses and I feel pretty confident that I could roll that box into the garage and it would still be okay.
But on to the house and what is going on. Tomorrow the appliances are all coming, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Granite is in and looks awesome. All lighting is in (except puck lighting in the upper cabs) and looks great. I almost died twice when I flipped the switch for the undercab lighting for the first time. Yes!! All faucets/sinks/toilets are in. Gutters are put on, flooring (except carpet) is in. Handles/knobs etc are in.
But with all that said, there is still a lot to be finished in two weeks. Here is the list that I can think of: all stone work (front of house and fireplace), all painting (crazy I know, they cover everything up), heating/air conditioning, racks in the closets, carpeting put in, water actually running, big garage doors put on, screens on, shower door installed, switch out wrong door on mudroom, paint and install front door. . . Hmmm. Hope this gets done . .
What do we have to do other than pack, school, and run to Chisago City for Katie's basketball practices all the time: get towel racks, tp dispensers, mirrors, window treatments, organizers for drawers, organizers for showers, organizers for pantry, organizers for all of Mary's crafts, and more organizers because for once in my life I am going to be ORGANIZED!!! Or so the hope goes. I can see that I have now passed into that obnoxious phase that one gets too when they are overtired. Off to bed with me!
I am sure you are all just sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for more pics. I know, probably just me, myself and I waiting for those pics. Joe should have them on tomorrow. But I can at least record the latest in writing.
Two weeks from today, we will be closing on this house. Miraculous, surreal, and unnerving, all come mind at the same time leaving a weird mixture of emotions. God's hand has been on this since the beginning, so we will go forward in faith trusting that this is just one more piece of the puzzle of our lives being put in place.
In regards to packing, I haven't really moved that much and Joe has, so after his "You really aren't a very good packer are you?" comment, he has now been assigned the packer of all breakable items, which makes my job way easier. And he really is a good packer. He packed all our crystal glasses and I feel pretty confident that I could roll that box into the garage and it would still be okay.
But on to the house and what is going on. Tomorrow the appliances are all coming, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Granite is in and looks awesome. All lighting is in (except puck lighting in the upper cabs) and looks great. I almost died twice when I flipped the switch for the undercab lighting for the first time. Yes!! All faucets/sinks/toilets are in. Gutters are put on, flooring (except carpet) is in. Handles/knobs etc are in.
But with all that said, there is still a lot to be finished in two weeks. Here is the list that I can think of: all stone work (front of house and fireplace), all painting (crazy I know, they cover everything up), heating/air conditioning, racks in the closets, carpeting put in, water actually running, big garage doors put on, screens on, shower door installed, switch out wrong door on mudroom, paint and install front door. . . Hmmm. Hope this gets done . .
What do we have to do other than pack, school, and run to Chisago City for Katie's basketball practices all the time: get towel racks, tp dispensers, mirrors, window treatments, organizers for drawers, organizers for showers, organizers for pantry, organizers for all of Mary's crafts, and more organizers because for once in my life I am going to be ORGANIZED!!! Or so the hope goes. I can see that I have now passed into that obnoxious phase that one gets too when they are overtired. Off to bed with me!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
October 14th - Front Siding
Joe and I went tonight and were just so wonderfully happy as we looked at the front of our house almost done. The pictures really don't show what we saw. It was so great to be happy with such big decisions. Tomorrow the front stone is being put on and probably the siding being completed.
Never in a million years could have pictured the way they stain the wood, paint the enamel and do the wall paint. It would have taken me a year to do all this, not a week or two.
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