We got the keys to our new home today! Excitement and anticipation are a given. The "big move " is Saturday...wish us luck! I'll let you all know when we are settled.
Bob, Judy, Amanda, Buddy, Ella, Thelma and Monte (the last 4 of course are our four legged family members)

Finished front view.

Monday is our walk through and we sign this week. We can hardly believe our fortune to once again have a brand new home! We even have a tree!

Carpet, Yeah!

The carpet is in...all the interior is complete, just waiting for us! OMG it's almost a done deal!

Down the hall

This is a view of all the doors which lead off the hall, bedrooms etc.

Railing complete

When we were there today the finishing carpenter put the final touches on the railing, isn't it beautiful! Now carpet and a few more touches and the inside will be complete.

Kitchen's almost complete

Microwave and sink are in, range waiting gas hookup, dishwasher waiting for it's first load...lol

We were so surprised to see the wood back splash, we hadn't noticed that before. I can't wait to cook!

view from across the street

This shot was taken from the bedroom window of the house across the street from ours. We do have the better view! :)

Bob standing at interior railing

Finials and posts are in for railing. Picture is taken from the living room, behind Bob is the kitchen and the dining room. Appliances are going in, some light fixtures are there and carpet is coming.

Kitchen! Heart of the home!

Our kitchen is really begining to take shape, as you can see the cabinets are in, the counter is down and the floor has been layed. Appliances are to be delivered on Tuesday, the 28th and carpet installation starts on the 31st... Yeah!

The inspector makes sure our new back deck is sturdy...WE HAVE A DECK!

more changes

better view from back yard

Paint and garage doors

tall ceilings

siding complete

back yard

August 2, 2007

A few words about our search

We are on the move again and with firm intentions of being there for many years to come. After a year long search we found what we had been looking for. We are moving to Arlington just above the Arlington airport (Smokey Point area). The developement is called "Woodway Heights". It is a small developement with jsut shy 1/4 acre lots and the best part we will have an totally unobstructed view of the airport, the valley and the Olympics! Be on the lookout for some sunset pictures because we are nuts for those! The home will have approx 1770 square feet, such a different from the little 980 we have been in now for a year! We have the luxury of natural gas, sewer and city water and for those of you who have ever dealt with septic systems and wells you would understand. The yard is flat so no more having to mow a sidehill and it will have a flat driveway, another item on our search. We loved our home we built in Snohomish but it got way too big, we downsized to a too small home in Monroe but kept the huge yard and the well there was awful. We have been renting a small home in Lake Stevens for a year while we look for a home that fit our extensive and collaborative check list and feel we found it, so we hope you visit our blog often and enjoy seeing our home built as much as we will. Talk to you soon!
Bob, Judy and Amanda

front and side

back siding is done

more of a front view

Watch our new home be built!