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Basement update

We have walls!

And new windows

We had the front window cinderblocked and then framed and drywalled over since the front porch will be covering that area

I was afraid it would reduce the natural light but the windows are so big it really didn’t. Plus I have to have a front porch.

There will be a big drawer under the stairs.

The wall was put up for the bathroom

The tub is in

Extra storage behind- this will be the way to get to the new part that we add.

I love the big windows. Think any teenagers will try to sneak out??

Tiffany - April 5, 2013 - 1:07 pm

Looks great!

Tiffany

Hannah - April 5, 2013 - 1:14 pm

Duh. That’s what teenagers do right?

It looks awesome. Building makes me happy and smiley. It’s like when I go to Trader Joes or Costco. Weird things make me happy. Make sure you post a ton of updates…so I can be happy. My happiness lies in your hands.

Keep Andy {aka:hot calves} away from my husband!

PS: I am not sure why but I just decided that “Hot Calves” is now your husband’s nickname…I’m not sure if his calves are hot or not but in my delusional medicated life…he does. Also, Sophia calls Greg …The Giant Hairy Monster. He isn’t really all that hairy and he’s only 5’10″ so not really a giant either. Weird.

Amy Jo - April 5, 2013 - 2:31 pm

Lookin good!!!

Angie B - April 6, 2013 - 11:56 am

Looks amazing! What a transformation! Can’t wait to see the rest.

Alicia Gregov - April 10, 2013 - 5:53 pm

So jealous…I have dreamed of remodeling a home for forever!!! I know it’s a lot of work but how great that you are bringing an old home that someone has always loved an adored and made it work for your family and for this generation! So excited to follow your progress…can’t wait to see more! Yay!

Susan - April 11, 2013 - 2:41 am

My first chance to see the progress. This looks great. Now I want to see it in person!!

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narrowing it down

I need to start narrowing down how I want the exterior of my house to look. I know I want a farmhouse/beachy look. Big porches. Lots of big porches.

I love this farmhouse in Granville, I have photographed it before.

Farm house love

But I mainly love the grounds. And the cedar shake. And the color

More cool farm house

I really like this old house too

Getting house ideas

I need these doors

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And I love black windows (this house was by ours in watersound- nice backyard huh?)

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This is pretty nice

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Come in.

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Pretty sure we will need a bigger pool

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I will do a post soon about the house we just stayed in- it was pretty cool.

But for now…..must figure out my own….

Hannah - April 5, 2013 - 12:17 am

These are amazing. You and I like the same houses. We should be neighbors. I could borrow sugar from you and send my half naked wild child to run amok with your half naked wild child. It would be good…until the girls end up in jail together…or Greg makes a move on Andy. I guess I better stay here. I’m in too deep to lose Greg to Andy.

I’m in too deep!!

{PS: I’m drugged again}

Tiffany - April 5, 2013 - 12:42 pm

Love all of them! Our house in Tennessee was cedar shake and we had those same front doors:) I can’t wait to see the final plan. Have a great weekend….yard clean up for us.

Tiffany

Alicia Gregov - April 10, 2013 - 5:55 pm

Could not agree more with the whole porch thing…I am obsessed with a huge porch that I can decorate and use as just another room of the house. Around our neck of the woods I see ladies hanging drapey curtains that blow in the breeze but provide a little privacy in the evenings…I love that idea!

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30A

Love.

I love Watersound. It’s the perfect beach.

This year was a little chillier than usual but we still had fun. I missed all the frogs though, and catching minnows.

There was a definite shift this trip. The older boys were far less playful than years past. It made me sad.

But Cole spent every second swimming in the heated pool. Even when it was cold.

I’m ready to go back.

The inspector just arrived to inspect the insulation in our basement- same one that did it back when we were remodeling last time. We are nuts to do this again.

Today we get drywall!

Tiffany - April 3, 2013 - 1:46 pm

Love all of the shots…so pretty! Hope you are keeping warm and the basement finishes up quick. Can’t wait to see progress shots.

Tiffany

Amy Jo - April 3, 2013 - 3:16 pm

That first picture is absolutely breathtaking!!!

ginky - April 4, 2013 - 12:50 am

So good to see that big smile on Blake’s face these days.

Hannah - April 5, 2013 - 12:23 am

Your son is tall.

That sand looks like snow. For a second I thought it was snow…but I’m all hopped up on sinus meds. I live a lame life…this is like PARTY time for me :)

I’m glad you had some time away on the beach. Cold beaches make me angry. It’s not right. Beaches need to be hot. You should totally get a redo this summer.

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Spring Break 2013- iPhone style

I can’t believe our week at the beach is almost over. Boo. It’s always so hard to leave. I’m just getting warmed up!

Blake, Cole, Eva, and I took off Friday morning and headed down to the farm.

Must be nice to tune it all out….

Must b nice to tune out the noise #springbreak @balakay_k

Farm means horses

First stop- the farm #springbreak13

Hello Pretty

Hello pretty girl- spring means muddy horses

The girlie found an old bridle

My little farm girl in training found a very old bridle #barn

This was the first long car ride that she was good. What a relief that was….hoping the trip back goes just as well.

Florida here we come!

We stopped in Birmingham for the night. And the kids hit the pool.

Down they go @balakay_k

Oldest/youngest @akennemer1

Jump!  @akennemer1

The next morning we hit the road again.

Wants to drive with the windows down the whole way

And later after we arrived in Watersound, we hit the pool again

A little pool time before beach time

I have never seen the water so rough here. It only lasted a couple of days

I have never seen watersound this rough #stormsabrewin #30A #springbreak13

It snowed at the farm- Barley sent me a selfie

Sent from the farm- I hope Barley doesn't know we are at the beach

I felt a little bad we were enjoying the sun…

Bubble bubble pop

Want to go for a ride? I'm a great driver!

On the screened porch with my girlie #springbreak13

Eva loved this dead cockroach. She said it was her friend and the best pet ever. She accidentally broke off a couple of its legs.

Eva says her dead cockroach is the best pet ever-  see his two legs on the table??

Beach

3 out of 4

We have spent a lot of time on the back screened porch. This house has so many porches.

A chilly day at the beach means we hang on the porch and eat popcorn

We take a lot of night trips around the neighborhood.

Moon over watersound

A perfect night in #watersound. #springbreak

Nighttime trips around the hood

Tiffany and her family came to visit. The girlies were so funny together.

Pack them in

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June left her pink princess sunglasses and someone borrowed them

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The week started winding down and we started to get a little sad about leaving.

Eva and I are starting to get the last days of vacay blues #springbreak #watersound

This little dude is my biggest fan (although Andy says HE is)

My biggest fan #boy3

Sunset

I love a 30A sunset

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Off to enjoy our last day at the beach- tomorrow we start heading back.

Susan - March 29, 2013 - 8:28 pm

LOVE the beach trip diary and all the pictures. We want to meet you’all one of these times there.

Tiffany - March 31, 2013 - 12:43 am

Thanks again for hosting our crowd, we had a great time. So glad you got one shot. LOL. Love Eva and the roach, too funny. And we could not figure out where we put those glasses, tell Eva to enjoy:) Safe travels we are home and getting ready for Easter!

Tiffany

lisa - April 3, 2013 - 10:34 pm

where do you stay? we are looking for a place in fl for spring break next yr ur kids ages are about what mine are

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