We're building a house!!

The past couple of months we have been so busy because.... WE ARE BUILDING A HOME! I seriously still don't believe it's really happening. It's a dream come true. I never in a million years ever dreamed of having this opportunity. We are truly blessed.

We are building in petersboro, up slightly behind Alek's parents house. It is BEAUTIFUL up there. 

Alek is doing this all himself. His brother Rhy and his dad are helping a ton and also a few other family members. I am so blessed to have married into such a construction savy, talented family. 

Because, we don't have an actual contractor we are saving tons of money but it's also going to take a lot longer to build. Plus, I was able to design my house exactly how I wanted it and change my mind as many times as I wanted. ;) 

Who knew there were sooo many decisions when building a home??? I have been so overwhelmed lately. I make a decision only to change my mind a few days later... I am trying so hard to think of everything because the last thing I want to do is regret something once this is all done. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, I don't plan on building ever again, so let's do this right! Man, that's alot of pressure. 

I walked into Sunroc this last week as we were ordering our doors and windows. I had written a list of all the measurements and details and thought I was soo prepared. The lady asks, "what color do you want your hinges to be?"  ahhhh! I thought I had everything decided!!! So, then I had to sit and contemplate what freaking color I wanted my hinges to be. hahaha! Sooo many decisions!!!

Alek has been so patient with me while I try to make up my mind. He is the best general contractor ever! ;) It makes it easier too, that we both have the same vision in mind. Every once in a while we'll have to argue about something stupid (mostly it's about tile color in the master shower), he claims that is his one space he gets to design. That and the garage.... but other than that, we have agreed on everything else... or he's just being too sweet and keeping his mouth such.. hahaha! 

I seriously am most excited for my kitchen. I had my kitchen 100% picked out before anything else in the house. It's the room I have definitely put the most thought into. I cannot wait!

Everyone asks us when we are expecting it to be done.... ugh we hate this question. We are not trying to put a date on that because we don't want to be disappointed when it doesn't happen. I know it ALWAYS takes longer than expected. Sure, I would LOVE to be in by Christmas... but, there is a very good chance that will not happen. I always tell people, hopefully, for sure by spring. 

We are starting to frame this weekend! This is the part I've been anticipating the most. It's when the house plan I've been staring at on paper for the past few months, actually comes to life and I can get an idea how its going to look! 

Again, we are sooo blessed and grateful for this opportunity.  I will try to do as many updates as I can on my blog. Most updates are done on my snapchat and instagram. Both are @lindsielund. :)