My husband and I have had a hard time with people taking us seriously during this building process. The first builder we met with (not the one we hired), treated us more like silly children rather than serious customers. When we met our loan lady, as nice as she was, I could see on her face she was surprised to see me. I am almost 28 but my husband and I both have baby faces. Baby faced or not, we have been dreaming of this for so long. Sounds cliche, how someone my age could be dreaming that long of doing this. My husband and I met at 16 and by 18, we had already made a dream board for our life together (this consisted of cutouts from magazines of babies, travel, snowboarding adventures and building a house and I have it to this day). So many tiny pieces have had to fall into place for us to be able to build a house. Luckily, my parents helped us out a bit financially to get out of our old house because of the drop in the market. Without them, we would not be here. However, even though we had someone to help, asking for the help was very scary. But I did because of this dream.
Today, we watched our exterior walls go up. Because of our system, this process took less than 2 hours. Our little girls were there, our three year old asking "can we move in now?" and "look at that big wall!" Later after the crew had left, we pulled up to our quiet spot and saw our third "baby" sitting there on the hill. We took the girls out of their seats and we walked in. The crew had used the afternoon to put up the interior framing so we could walk room by room. To say we were giddy is an understatement. It is one thing to dream. It is one thing to make plans and get financing and meet with builders. It is quite another to stand in the bones of your creation. This is the place we will raise our family. The place we will grow old together. Nothing ever in my life has felt more OURS than when I stepped through that doorway. As scary as it has been, and as stressful, I am so glad we kept this dream alive. I am so excited for the next few months.
I agree with your last paragraph. Our walls went up last week. It is a great feeling being able to walk into your house with the rooms built up. We were giddy to say the least!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really exciting! I can only imagine how awesome it must be to see everything coming together!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome moment, to walk into YOUR house for the first time. And you guys have a great story. Don't worry about the skeptics, if you really want something, you'll find a way to make it happen.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I enjoy watching your build come together. Thanks for linking you pinterest too. I can't wait to be standing watching the same thing on our land. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! Your story is as interesting as your house. I love your house location. Having a big space for a garden in front and trees at the back is amazing! I can’t wait for your house to be finished. Good luck and I wish your family the best.
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Interesting to read what you are writing! My husband and I have been planning and dreaming of our house for four years now and in august the builders will start. So exiting and I love others housebuilders experiences. I would love to follow your process! The kitchen looks gourgous and the house is so beautiful. Love it:D
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