Monday, April 28, 2008

Leveling the land....Footer, Foundations, Concrete...






OK...here is a quick update of the past couple of weeks.

First the level the land!

Then they came out and staked off the footprint, so now we can stand in our house :-), which looks small, but I think everyone says that when there are no walls. I think Shomari is freaking out because it looks so small...

Next....
I knew that they would come back and bring more machinery! This time they brought a digger thing (that's what I call it)!


Next day....
The portion of the footing that was dug today is the at the back of the house, and I hope that tomorrow they will dig out the rest of the footing completing the footprint! Creating a two foot trench that we could hide in, in the case an attack from the neighbors broke out, hehehehe, just kidding, the attack would more than likely come from the Ninjas hiding in the trees. OK...can't you tell it is late and that I am tired....(I am sure Tracie and Kii can tell....we always got goofy late at night)


Check back soon for an update.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Our Lot

Today Listy called to inform us that they are planning to break ground either tomorrow or Monday. Exciting!

We also have an appointment with the brick supplier to select the brick color for our new home.

First Choice but I showed this to the builder and it is greater than of our allowance and if I upgrade it will be in the kitchen and in the master bath!


This is my second first choice!
I haven't shown it to the builder. It isn't Shomari's favorite.


This is the second choice (very close second). Shomari loves it!

This is our third choice. I am not sure if I am crazy about it but Shomari likes it.


I guess we'll see which one makes the final cut on Saturday! Would love to hear your opinion, but please remember it is only your opinion.


Yeah...let the fun begin!

Monday, April 7, 2008

I think it is really happening!

Today has been a HUGE day. We paid our earnest money/deposit, signed the contract, and officially put our home on the market again! This is really happening and it feels absolutely magnificent!

We have a few minor things to correct around the house (clean carpet, paint door trim, etc.) and the sign with be placed in the yard! Wish us luck and pray that it sales quickly and at a great price!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Happy Anniversary

Three years ago today Shomari, McKenzie and I received the keys to our first home! A day that I’ll always remember. The journey to the home was full of many emotions...in fact they ran the gamut

We toured 70+ homes and as much as we adore our home we still never found the ‘perfect’ match for us. Don’t get me wrong we absolutely love our wonderful abode. We’ve create hundreds if not thousands of incredible memories in this home and that alone has made the next chapter in our life a struggle to move toward.

  • Many have asked why?!
  • Why in the world do you want to move?
  • I absolutely love your home! Why are you moving?
  • What’s WRONG! Why are you leaving your home?
  • And the list goes on and on.....

Shomari & I often think, why not? We are moving because it was never our intent to stay. Shomari and I have always dreamt of building a home. A home that is a complete and utter reflection of us. A home hand picked from the beginning to end. A home with a floor-plan that we helped design (or at least rearrange). A home that will scream Shomari & Shavon through and through. Any and everyone that truly knows us also knows that we are dreamers and we dream BIG in fact GIGANTIC sometimes! We are grateful and thank our Father daily for our blessings but we also believe in His promises and are continuously striving to receive each and every gift he has to give us.


We thank you for your continued support and prayers through this and all other exciting adventures in our lives. Again please visit often to see the updates!