We have walls! Well almost....

Sorry folks, been away for a while and as you can see we are up and moving on the house!! Brit and I have been so anxious, we thought about just moving right in but figured we probably should wait until they at least finish the roof.  Last few weeks have been scorching out here (tomorrow the high is 111!) so big thanks to those guys working out there day in and day out.

Here is a preview looking at the kitchen from the living room.......

Stay tuned for more updates as the plumbing, walls, and brick all will be coming soon!

The loneliest number

Yesterday I got back from a work related trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. I was really looking forward to the trip. I'd heard Hot Springs is really pretty with lakes, hiking trails, and great scenery. Plus my meals and hotel was paid for, so I thought, "What a fun get away! I'll go to my class during the day, enjoy good meals, and check out the town/hiking trails/scenery during my free time." So this is how I spent my first night on my own:

Ridiculous, right? I should probably stop watching so much Law and Order: SVU. And Criminal Mind. And Without a Trace. The vicitims on those shows are always girls in their 20s who are all alone and without a chair to stop a serial killer from breaking down their hotel door. Good thing I had a chair. Once I got a grip over my wild imagination and mental images from the forementioned shows, I braved the hiking trails of Hot Springs. With a sharp edged rock in hand.

It turned out to be an okay trip, but I definitely realized I'm not as independent as I thought I was, or as I'd like to be. But since I got through it without getting lost or abducted, I suppose each time will get easier. I still plan on taking my honey with me whenever possible!

(Shawn and I at the Grove 4th of July celebration)

Speaking of my honey, here is the latest on our new place:

Plumbing AND a foundation! We hope to have some wood in the picture next time...