Closing is done, building can OFFICIALLY begin!!

I don't think Seth and I could have chosen a better time to begin building, everyone we have talked to is just waiting for work! We contacted Keith Moon for the footing of the house last Thursday, he met us at HBHS on Sunday, we showed him the lot and on Monday morning he contacted the County to make sure he could lay out the house without a building permit- they gave him the OK, and the house is officially laid out!! He began digging the footing today, I haven't seen that yet, but I will be going to get the building permit tomorrow and riding out there to check everything out! We also CLOSED on the loan today, which means we can OFFICIALLY start building and paying people!! Seth also talked to Ken Williams, the framer, and he is going to be ready to go once Keith is done, so maybe in 2 weeks (or less) I can have pictures of the framing!!! I still can't believe we are actually building!!! 

   

(The talking in the video is NOT important! Also, Seth and I picked up this video camera at Best Buy this past Sunday night, it was teacher appreciation. Hopefully I will have more video's to post soon!)

On the funny side, I didn't realize you had to have a port-a-potty at a construction site, but you do! I called on Friday to find out about Port-A-Potty's (it's not every day you call about those!), and they delivered the potty on Monday morning- when we were out at the lot last night looking around, I snapped a picture of it for your enjoyment! So, if you are ever in Daviston and need to use the restroom, stop on by!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Sunday, September 28th is my mom's birthday! She is currently in Key West, (buying me something nice!) so I won't get to see her today, and being the wonderful daughter that I am....I went to the store 3 times to get her a card, and forgot every time! :( Sorry mom, but I did think about it!! I love you and hope you enjoy your birthday!! Not only is it my mom's birthday, but it is Denver's birthday as well!!

Denver is having a party tomorrow at 2:00, but due to us meeting Keith and taking him to the lot, we will not be able to attend, :(. So Mom and Denver- Seth and I love you bunches, and mom, WE MISS YOU!!!

Kinda Exciting...

Well, it's the weekend, which means we are getting closer to Monday and being able to close on the lot/house..?? We are meeting Keith Moon on Sunday- he is going to be doing the crawl-space digging and blocking. He is going to let us know on Sunday if we need to do anything else with the lot, or if he can begin as is!! Hopefully he can begin next week!! I still can't believe we are really about to build! I am going to be taking some  pictures on Sunday when we go to the lot and give you an update on the huge brush piles. I talked to my dad tonight and he was just getting back from starting the fire up again! But, I guess that's all for now, until next time....

More news...nothing exciting...

We are still waiting on Alex Muncie to complete the title search. We received an email from Marty Freeman, the bank guy we are working with, stating that Alex was working on this, and we would be closing probably at the beginning of next week. We are still waiting on bids from the plumbers and foundation and block guy. Hopefully we will hear back from both, the plumber and block guy, tomorrow. I went out to eat with my dad and uncle tonight, and my Uncle Mark is supposed to be getting us a quote on builders risk insurance by tomorrow, as well. If you need some insurance- he's the one to see!

Also, please remember my grandfather, Bill Stephens, I found out tonight at dinner that he had some cancerous spots on his face. He is going to go back to the doctor in about a week to have more skin removed off of his face. I'm praying it's nothing serious, just a little skin cancer, but you never know.

And a little exciting news...I put in my personal leave day for Seth's graduation! He will be graduating on December 19th, 2008! I believe his ceremony is at 2:00 that afternoon! I'm so proud of him, and super excited for him to be graduating!! Well, until next time...

EXCITING NEWS!!!

We heard back from the bank today! The appraisal is in, and we have been approved, for what we believe, PLENTY of money to build!! We have Alex Muncie doing a title search on the property and getting everything ready to close at the end of this week or beginning of next! I’m a little confused on why we close at the beginning, but I have a feeling I am going to be a little confused throughout the whole process- and this is just the beginning! We are still getting estimates back from everyone, and hopefully with the closing we can begin with the footing next week!! I still can’t believe we are about to build, but believe me- I CAN’T WAIT to start! I will be posting pictures as we begin this process- so keep checking back!

One of the reasons....

Above is a picture from Saturday- Auburn vs. LSU. This is one of the reasons that we both love living in Auburn, but ready to move back home! Come Wednesday the RV’s start rolling into the town, and it’s impossible to run to the store to pick up anything, and come Friday- FORGET IT! There is no use trying to go anywhere, unless you want to spend hours- waiting in the car or waiting in line! I can’t wait to get back home because if we need to run to the store to pick up something, we can go to Foodland, in New Site, where the longest wait time is about 10 minutes!

Tomorrow we are supposed to hear back from the appraisal at the bank. Hopefully they will approve us for the amount we need, and we can begin! So, be looking for a new post tomorrow night, if we get the news! Also, Jacob Thomas, our friend from camp called us; we are going to be traveling up there, to Huntsville, in 2 weekends to look at tile and granite for the house!

Just an update!

Well... WE HAVE WATER! :) According to our spread sheet of what should be happening when (given to me by my Aunt Steph), we should have ordered the water during stage 4 or 5, but my dad is so excited, he went and had it done for us! We also have a temporary power pole up!

The appraiser called Seth today while he was at Camp ASCCA on a field trip with his students. The appraiser had a few questions about what we were planning for the house, hardwood or tile, crawl space or slab, things we have thought about- but aren't positive on! Anyways, he said that he should have his appraisal ready and to the bank by MONDAY!! Hopefully that means we can get Mr. Ken Williams out there soon!!

Seth and my dad pretending to work...

Mr. Billy, Seth's dad, really working hard!