Getting Settled

Well, we are gradually getting somewhat settled in the new house. We officially closed on our construction loan on July 2nd and have converted over to a home mortgage. Work was still being done right up until closing and there is still fine tuning that will be occuring over the next several months. Last weekend, Shelly and I started hanging pictures in the house and it is starting to feel like home again. It's amazing that some of the things that we've moved in have been packed away since leaving Wisconsin Rapids over 3 years ago.


Last week, Bryan Anderson, our architect had a professional photographer out at the house all afternoon and into dusk shooting pictures. We are very excited to see what the professionals can do with the photos vs. Shelly's I-phone or our Sony digital camera. This coming week, Channel 11 will be here on Wednesday for the final episode of Blueprint for Green and it will feature Bryan, Showcase Construction and me! I've already been warned by Amanda the shows producer that we only have 5 minutes for everything and everybody, so I will have to succinct whatever I say.


Here is a round robin tour on the inside of the house with photos:

Dining area and living room:

Outside screen porch area:

Office area with entry to our bedroom at the end through the pocket door:




Entry to our bedroom:

Entry to our shower:








Laundry & utility area that is just outside the bathroom and with an entry from detached garage:

Upstairs sitting area:




Aaron's Bedroom:

Abby's Bedroom:

The garage which was our home from November until the end of May is now emptied out and has room for both of our cars.