Can you even believe it, yesterday marked 5 months since we received our certificate of occupancy! It’s flown by, honestly, and each day feels like we make some tiny steps to keep getting settled and make this place even more of a home.
Read MoreWe’ve enjoyed some family visits from my brother, Kelsey’s dad (aka Funkle) and his partner Margaret and Kelsey’s mom, Laurie. It feels so good to be able to host family in our new home!
Read MoreWe passed our final inspection on January 29 and promptly celebrated with Chinese food, my grandma’s famous chocolate cake, and of course fancy champagne! We’ve now been in our new month so far! Can you even believe it?!
Read MoreThis week is looking good! Our countertops will be installed on Tuesday morning and if all goes to plan, we’ll be ready to call for our final inspection on Thursday!
Read MoreWell, here we are after Christmas. You’re probably not surprised, but I’m grumpy. We desperately wanted to be in our new home for Christmas, but it just wasn’t in the cards. Our list to receive our certificate of occupancy is dwindling, but there is still more to do.
Read MoreWe also have had to be flexible with COVID-related school and daycare closures for the boys. Trying to balance my full time work, Kelsey leading the home-building charge and helping the boys with remote learning doesn’t always lead to the most productive days on the job site. We’re doing the best we can, yet still feel frustrated some days with the slowing down of our process toward receiving our certificate of occupancy. Of course, we remain grateful for our health, but still...sigh.
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