After a quick trip to the beach and four days away from the home-building process, Brian and I were anxious to get back to Maryland and check on things. We had received an updated picture while away, but knew we’d be coming back to more than what we saw in the text message on our phone.

Our house now has a first AND second floor, and the roof should be complete today! It’s amazing to finally a see a structure…an actual house! It’s been hard for me to envision what our house is actually going to look like, but now it’s a reality. Walking through the hallways, up and down the stairs and mapping out rooms…I was a happy girl. 🙂

It’s hard to believe we’re actually at this point in the process. When we purchased the land last summer, I never thought this summer would get here. Before I know it, we’ll be picking out paint colors, buying new furniture and moving in. It’s a surreal feeling and I cannot wait for it all to happen!

Here’s what the home-building process looks like right now. Maybe I’ll share another update next week after the roof is finished. 🙂

For some reason, I’m pretty impressed with the garage. It’s a good-looking garage. 🙂

There’s the kitchen! I’m especially excited for my red island. 😉

And the living room…

Dining room…we actually plan on using ours for as many meals as possible!

Future JFP office!

And the view from my desk…

On to the second floor…

Ally’s room! She has already decided she wants to paint it pink!

The bonus room…

Our front door is going to be red. 🙂

I can’t wait for the front porch to go in. I think it’s going to really complete the look of the house. 🙂

My mom and dad were with us during our stop yesterday. So glad we got to share the progression with family!

Still hoping to move in October…only three months away. 🙂