What we've been working on

We are on our way to having a beautiful great room! Bob helped Ross knock out the two walls which separated the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The space already looks so much larger and open. I love it! We've also discovered hard wood under multiple layers of laminate in the kitchen. We've started pulling down the layers of border in the bedrooms and bathrooms so that we can hopefully start painting soon. We will post some pictures soon so everyone can see the progress of our "little" project! Outside, I am planning to have a little herb garden in the space outside of the kitchen and I purchased a planter that looks just like a truck for my mint!

In the beginning...

We began ripping up carpet on Monday and we have a floor guy coming out this weekend to give us estimates on refinishing the hardwood floors. Ross tried out his E-bay trimmers last night and trimmed trees and hedges. He also had a chance to say hi to our new neighbors. We're hoping to get some pictures up soon so everyone can see our work in progress!

What we love...

When we started our search I was convinced that it would be almost impossible for us to find something that would make both of us happy. An answer to prayer, our little find has exactly what we both want. An updated kitchen (albeit tiny!) for me and a two car detached garage for Ross. This house has character and I am looking forward to restoring it to it's 1946 glory and creating great memories in 2008!

Waves of excitement and nausea

Ross and I are just about finished with the first part of our journey to becoming home owners. The waves of excitement are balanced with waves of nausea as we commit to the biggest purchase we'll ever make. As always, God has been so faithful and those nauseous moments are tempered with the knowledge that this house is truly an answer to prayer. Who knew we would find a two car detached garage on a townhouse size lot? We are so excited! Closing is set for May 30th and to quote Ross, "We'll feel better when we are headed to Home Depot!" Our adorable little home is located in Bel Air within walking distance of Main Street, the library and area restaurants. It is small but has lots of potential and the summer will be sent refinishing the original 1946 hardwood floors, painting, and improving the "curb appeal!"