Hi Everyone. Happy Thursday.
I have a quick update for you tonight – no card… I haven't had chance to go do any stamping. Work is keeping me busy this week.
We did get great news from the vet tonight – the two boys checked out clean – so no concerns! Yay… all 3 boys have a clean bill of health now. Phew!
Marge, my heart and prayers go out to you tonight. Betty is now happy and pain free and chasing cats over Rainbow Bridge! It is always so hard to say goodbye to our pets – they really are a part of our family. So big hugs to you tonight.
I promised to share a few photos from the house… so….let's start at the beginning so we can see the progress.
This is our first view of the lot… and remember… it is the lot that we wanted… the house was secondary 🙂
That pic was taken looking towards the wetland….. now the next one was taken from the lower part of the garden (near the wetland) looking up and back to the road.
Next time we saw the house/lot – this is what it looked like… something was happening, but hard to tell what it was!
Then….the next time we stopped by… we saw this!!!! A basement….framed…. it was starting to take shape
Imagine our complete and utter surprise 3.5 weeks later when we saw this!!!!
Lou took this shot from one of my favorite spots on our property. This little copse of trees is fabulous and we will be putting a little paved area on the other side of the trees with a picnic table and a firepit. Yep…. I can't wait!
Here's a closer view for you. I love the fact that we are not in line with the other houses on the cul de sac and that our garden will be very private….. and… that we have that amazing view. In fact, we decided that the view was so amazing that we doubled the size of the deck today. We knew we would regret it if we didn't and that it would be much cheaper to do it now than later. So our deck will now go more than halfway across the main floor of the house and the views should be gorgeous.
We have also decided that our turf laying will be at a minimum… we want to keep it as natural as possible and to blend in with the natural grasses that lead up to the wetland area. We can't wait to meet with the landscaper in spring.
It's so exciting and thank you to all of you who have sent messages of support and asked to see more pics. It helps to share my excitement 🙂
As always, thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits and your support are greatly appreciated. Warm hugs and prayers to those of you who need a little lift tonight. Have a beautiful Friday
Hugs
Jaydee
Pammie…. big hugs for you, my friend.
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Gorgeous! Love it, Jaydee and it’s smart to make the decisions about the deck and things like that now instead of later when it might cost more. Saves you time as well as you can just enjoy it all as time goes on. Love that you will be leaving as much as you can naturally – such a great thing to do for the environment and all the stormwater will have a place to go and infiltrate as part of the natural system and not run off and cause more problems down the road. The wildlife will love you guys!
So glad all three boys are healthy too!! What a relief for you! 🙂
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a little envious (not jealous, just envious). It’s absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for you. Keep us posted. I enjoy living vicariously through others! 🙂
Oh wow! You must be so excited. Your new home looks gorgeous. Good decision on the deck.
I am doing a victory dance for the boys’ health. That is really good news. Love the house pictures and can imagine you will have so much fun living there. Keep the pictures coming of cards, cats, and house look forward to them. Thanks too for your kind words, I needed them. Marge
Jaydee, your home is beautiful and I know that you both are so anxious to move but I can’t wait to see what you do with the landscaping! You have a great eye for that so your love of animals shines through. So happy for your “babies”!
Awe, so happy to hear that the furbabies are healthy. Makes a happy mom & day : )
Oh my the house is looking *grand* …. wow a huge one. You have my suite hidden somewhere in all those windows … right? Love it and so happy for you!
Hooray for clean bills of health for all three kitty boys. Whew! That is such a relief as there is something so dreadful about a sick furbaby.
Your house. Oh oh oh! Your house! It’s GORGEOUS! I love the way it’s nestled in there amongst all that lovely nature. I can’t wait to see it next spring and summer when you are all settled in and you are surrounded by wildlife. This is so wonderful!
Many hugs to all!
P.S. Hi Lou!
Hi! So glad all the kitties are ok. Must be a relief! Your house looks great.
Oh My Gosh…you must be so excited! I am enjoying your wonderful pictures. Totally jealous of the amazing views you will have. I would love it if our house backed up to wetlands. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog Jaydee!
I have not a chance to comment too much lately-but so happy that your furbabies are better! Whew!
Your house looks fabulous!
We are still waiting for grandbaby Lucy to make her appearance. Hopefully soon!
It’s a mansion to behold! And the windows – all those windows looking out onto nature & all it contains! It looks like something you’d find in the outskirts of England or on the moors of someplace exciting. I can see now why you both are so excited! The views alone are going to be simply amazing; I just know all the little creatures are waiting for you – you’ll have to have an “open house” for them!
What a gorgeous home, Jaydee! I am so happy for you and Lou. Lookig forward to seeing more photos of the progress. It really is coming along. I am also looking forward to all of the photos and stories you will have of the wildlife after you move in. I can only imagine!
I am really glad to hear the kitties are all doing well, also. Big hugs! 🙂