July-August update

This month has been a busy one. In addition to keeping busy on the house, both Craig and I traveled a lot, mostly for our various friends' wedding related activities. This month included a specifically large undertaking. Since our permits finally came through to start on our second story addition, Craig tackled demoing the kitchen as well as the kitchen's roof. Luckily, the weather has been pretty good recently so there have only been a few days when we've needed to don our rain coats to go to the bathroom (which is through the kitchen). Props to Sally and Craig "#2" for actually coming out to Seattle from Toledo and staying at our place for a few days. You'll have to hear the truth from them directly since I'm sure they were sugarcoating their opinions for us!

Highlights:


More pics:

The Grand Entrance...

After the unrelenting joke about the front steps in the video, Craig decided it was time to make the big move so that we don't have to take such a big step to get in. Here's how it all came together...

TMP's 1st Anniversary

It's hard to believe, but Craig and I have been homeowners for over a year now. It's been quite a ride. Making this video last night, we really realized how far the place has come as well as how far we have to go. It's been a challenging, unique but most of all (and most importantly) an exciting and incredibly fun adventure for both of us. Thanks to everyone for the support (both physically and emotionally)! We're looking forward to making this place into our own lil' mansion one of these days!

Enjoy....

Non House related post

I couldn't resist posting some pics from Kate and Alex's wedding this past weekend. It was so incredibly fun and they are such an amazingly awesome duo. Not to mention the band "Mega 80s" was the best wedding band ever! If you're getting married in Ann Arbor anytime soon and I'm invited, please, please have this band at your reception!

Here are the highlights:

Naked House Pics

Our house is officially 'naked' - stripped down to the original siding (about 4 layers deep). The siding is a yellowish tan with pink trim - mucho curb appeal.



Yesterday was way too nice to work on the house so we took some friends out on Sweet Caroline instead. Nice weather doesn't come all that often in Seattle outside of July and August but when it does it's absolutely fantastic. This is Lake Washington where we spent most Saturday.

Trim and other new stuff

Here's how we (Craig really) spent April 2008. The exposed beams in the main room are now covered with primed trim, the front door and windows are in and trimmed and two interior doors (closet and 2nd bedroom) are installed and trimmed. This weekend we're going to buy a lawn mower and clean up the lawn a bit and then put our boat in the water for the season. Our boat that's slightly more livable then our house... :)

windows and curtains

Too enthralled in Kite Runner right now to write much, but the story about installing the windows is too precious not to tell. So, expect the full story in the next post. For now, here are the photos!




more to come soon!