Thursday, July 16, 2009

Starting a New Life

With Jake out of school and being the handy man he is, we decided to put his skills to our own use. We're taking advantage of the tax credit from the government and building a house! We pondered on many different lots and locations but finally decided a few weeks ago on this beautiful lot up against the east mountains in Smithfield. The house plans are just the way we want them, we couldn't ask for anything more. It's our dream home!

The progress has been quick paced. They started digging a week ago on Thursday and look how far they've come! I can't make color decisions fast enough.








 

It's a very exciting and STRESSFUL process. But we love looking forward to the finish, which will probably be by the end of October. Jake and a few buddies will be framing it in a week. Jake will also do the roof. And we... mostly Jake will do the floors and finish work and cabinets when he gets home from Alaska.
More exciting news.... I got the job at the hospital! It was nice to have my first day yesterday. We have so much to be grateful for, especially all the people helping us.

9 comments:

Clari said...

awesome! congrats guys

The Childs Family said...

SO EXCITING Tayli and Jake...y'all will LOVE being in a home...especially one that y'all built...how special! Congrats Tayli on the job...how blessed y'all are!

marci said...

you guys, we couldn't be more excited for you! you'll love being in a home and with such gorgeous mountain views too...i LOVe it! tay, if you want help picking stuff out, i'd love to help you..sometimes it's nice to have a second opinion! it will be so beautiful..i can't wait for game night at your new place!! (suspecting we'd be invited! hehe)

Scoresbys said...

Congratulations on the house, the job, and everything! Sounds like life is good. You guys deserve it!

Manuel and Chelsea said...

Congrats on the new house and also landing a job!!! that's awesome!!! Your house seems to be going up pretty fast, or well the pictures made it seem like so!!! I love the mountains in the back, it will a beautiful resting place for a new home :) You two seem to be doing really well!!!

Sandra said...

Congrats on getting the job!!! I can't believe how fast it's going up. It will be fun to see it when it's finished.

me and him said...

call me anytime!

watsonfamily said...

New job, new house, we are so
excited for you guys!!!
We miss you guys.

Brett and Liz Stephens said...

Looks Awesome Tayli... I am so excited for you!