Ready to MOVE IN!!! The Project Summary

Start date: Dreaming began in 1991, break ground December 7, 2009
Projected Finish Date: July 1st
Actual Finish Date: JULY 10th
New square footage added or modified:  1000 +/-
New stuff: replaced roof, upgraded electrical, plumbing, added central A/C, new room for John, new master bath, new master BR, new upstairs BR, new kitchen, new gather space, new staircases
Change orders: 10 (were all approved? no)
Budget: We *thought*our reports showed we were within 10% but actual info was closer to 30%+ over estimate : (  Don't ask....
# of new gray hairs: don't ask
# of annoyed and lonely cats: 2
# of people who want to GO HOME: 4

The tour before our treasures are unpacked:

Enter the house from the LR (still need to paint)

Dining room

KITCHEN!!!

Cabinet doors will arrive in a few weeks.

Ice bucket built into the refrig

Dishwaaaassshhhheeeerrr!!! First dishwasher for me and Dan since our first apartment in 1993.

Why kids are obese - the microwave has a setting for 'kids' and see next pic for options!

Under the counter cabinetry - drawer pulls arrive next week.

5 burners with griddle option and 2 ovens - JOY!

The famous faucet

Gather space - new basic furniture on the way

Mud/transition area

railing in the loft

John's bed is made and waiting for him to snuggle in (and STAY THERE)

Grace's room waiting for her to choose her bedding and ocean themed items

Outside - pretty lights and colors (Dumpster is gone...)