Checkin' In

Well, it’s been a while since I last blogged and a lot has been happening. Sure, there are lots of little things that are always there to fill one’s time – going to work, cooking, cleaning, going to the grocery, taking my daughter to gymnastics – all those things that make the normal routine of one’s daily existence. But recently there has been a significant event occupying nearly all of my time and energy. We finally made the decision to build a new house.

What???!!!!! Are you CRAZY, building a house in the midst of the worst economy in our lifetime??????!!!!!! Yes, yes, we are. But when we made the decision to build, the U.S. economy has not yet officially slid into the abyss in which it now resides. Needless to say, the current state of economic affairs has left us a little uncomfortable. But we’ve made our decision and we are past the point of return now, so we have made up our minds to enjoy the ride and stop worrying about the doom-and-gloom economy.

We are building the new house on the property that we currently own, so the ramshackle edifice in which we formerly resided would have to be demolished. Here is some video coverage of the event.


We are working with a great custom builder, Finish Line. Along with being a great builder, they are also fantastic remodelers, not to mention all-around good people. If you should need any type of remodeling, or you are looking to build new, do yourself a favor and check them out.