Oh the Treasures You'll Find

We got the keys to our new house on Friday!! And the work began Saturday afternoon. Travis and Grandpa Don worked on figuring out the electrical and water situations. Both look to be in good order. We have lights and heat with not a lot of work involved - at least not yet. They were able to figure out which breaker went to the well pump and Travis started it up briefly. He said he could hear water so that looks like a good sign the well won't have to be redug, and the pump won't have to be replaced. Next week we'll turn the water on and look for a geyser so we know where to start the plumbing.

While they were doing that, Amelia, Pat and I worked on getting a detailed measurements of the place. We started with the outside. Just after we started a huge flock of geese landed in the lake and Amelia was ecstatic. It brings tears to my eyes to imagine her growing up here. Once we got done outside, we moved to the inside. I can't believe how big it is. No it's not a huge McMansion, but it's perfect for us. Pat assures me she can make a drawing out of all the lines and numbers on the graph paper.

Sunday we began demolition, starting with carpet removal, and oh did we find some great stuff. This is the carpet we found under the understated beige in the living room and brown in the hallway. Someone had an interesting decorating ecstatic to say the least.

Allie did a great job weed-eating the outside to make it look a little neater and Polly was a huge help in taking care of Amelia on one of her very grumpy days. At the end of the day we de-carpeted all 3 bedrooms and what will become the entry. We also got rid of the brick monstrosity in what will be the office, and ripped out the cedar strips on the dining room wall. It's going to be great when it's all done.

From this: With some hard work:To this:Amelia's verdict on renovation: "It's hard work! I need a nap..."