When Larry and I moved back to Russellville in August 2008, we had hoped that we might be able to build our own home someday. His dad's day job is an area high school athletic director, but as a "side job" (which is really become more like a second job) he is a contractor and builds several custom homes each year. We just knew that would be the route we took when we moved back...what we didn't know was how the timing would eventually play out.
It ended up taking a few weeks shy of a year to sell our home in Houston and that was at a loss. We also have been working on living debt free (thanks to Dave Ramsey :) and between moving, changing jobs, selling our home at a loss, and having our first child we started to question whether or not building was the right thing to do. After a lot of time spent praying and paying off debt, we have come to a point where we feel peace from the Lord to move forward with building our first home in Russellville!
We have spent many months looking at/drawing up floor plans, considering lots, constructing a working budget, etc. Finally, on March 1, 2010 we submitted our application for the lot and closed on March 16. March 17 the footing was dug and by March 19, the foundation blocks were being laid! Crazy how it seemed like a long time coming and then started so fast! I hope to include updates periodically with pictures of the process. Please pray for us during this process that we can have fun, not get too stressed, be unified in our decisions, and remain within our budget!
March 16, 2010
The lot- as they say on HGTV, its all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION and this is a great location in the heart of Russellville. Easy access to just about anything (including great school for Carson, 2 min from the church and grandparents and plenty of running options :) and in a great family friendly neighborhood.
It ended up taking a few weeks shy of a year to sell our home in Houston and that was at a loss. We also have been working on living debt free (thanks to Dave Ramsey :) and between moving, changing jobs, selling our home at a loss, and having our first child we started to question whether or not building was the right thing to do. After a lot of time spent praying and paying off debt, we have come to a point where we feel peace from the Lord to move forward with building our first home in Russellville!
We have spent many months looking at/drawing up floor plans, considering lots, constructing a working budget, etc. Finally, on March 1, 2010 we submitted our application for the lot and closed on March 16. March 17 the footing was dug and by March 19, the foundation blocks were being laid! Crazy how it seemed like a long time coming and then started so fast! I hope to include updates periodically with pictures of the process. Please pray for us during this process that we can have fun, not get too stressed, be unified in our decisions, and remain within our budget!
March 16, 2010
The lot- as they say on HGTV, its all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION and this is a great location in the heart of Russellville. Easy access to just about anything (including great school for Carson, 2 min from the church and grandparents and plenty of running options :) and in a great family friendly neighborhood.
This sign is actually referring to Larry Walker Sr but I thought it was fun!
March 17, 2010
March 19,2010
So much fun!!! I can't wait to see how it all progresses!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you guys. I can't believe that when we come home you'll be in your new house! Can't wait to see it. Keep the updates coming :) I love you
ReplyDeleteWow, how exciting. Daniel and I are happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! This is so exciting!
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