We have walls and windows

Things are moving along! Robin talked to the people we are getting the house from and they are talking next week for delivery.

His house in Novi maybe closing in the next week or so things are moving right along.

I don't think it had really sunk in that we were really were getting a house until I saw the actual physical walls. Now it is real and with the Realtor calling today to talk about closing it is starting to feel real. Now I panic! what colors? How can we afford this? Who is going to keep it clean!

I am even starting to fret about where to put he cat litter box. I have surgery in a couple of weeks How am I going to pack and move?? What kind of pant to use....oh my so much to worry about. I am going to love it!

We have windows!

We actually can see windows! They will be delivering the house on Wed. Jan 6th. but they won't be able to set it until three more weeks when the cement sets. With the winter weather it takes a extra week.

Money coming out of the ears

It is a good thing that Robin has money growing out the ears. I just wrote two checks to the contractors this morning and feel very poor. Gee that is a lot of money! You don't realize how much all these little extras cost until you start writing checks.
This photo actually was taken up north last fall when we took Kenny above the bridge when he visited us. He rather looks like he is sleeping. We were pulled over by Lake Michigan so at least he was not driving. He looks so peaceful and innocent if we only knew his thoughts..;)

A New Year and New Blessings

Well we made it through another Christmas even if most of the family is upset because we didn't go here or there. It was nice to to spend some quiet time alone with no place to rush off to or things that has to be done right now this second.
We had a ice storm Christmas Eve and Robin didn't want to drive on the roads to Grand Rapids not knowing what it would be like later. Mother was in one of her moods so it was the simplest thing to do. Barb is upset with us but she will get over it. Connie and Dan came up Christmas day that was nice I made a big pot of Chili and we just watched movies and relaxed. Robin didn't feel like driving to Novi so we did not join his kids this year. I hope they aren't to upset but they have to realize that drive tires their Dad out and he needs to be here with the work going on with the house.
The walls are poured, easement windows are in and it is looking like it may happen soon. Probably right about the same time as my surgery. Fun, fun talk about great timing.

It finally has started

Yesterday they started digging for the house and by evening they were were working on getting the cement stuff set up. I can't believe it finally has started now that I see them digging I am beginning to believe that it really will happen. Robin has done it! He has given me one of the best gifts he could a home. I am really getting excited about this and he is also. He has put so much work into permits and dealing with all the red tape. The house should be set by mid to early January so it is getting there. Here is a photo of Robin posing in his new "man cave" with Blackie. Ok I can't get the darn photos to line up or go where I want them to but I wanted to share photos of the beginning.

Christmas shopping

It is getting there! I love Christmas Grandma died on the 23rd so there were a few years I didn't really care for Christmas but then I remembered how she loved Christmas and made it such a magical time for me.
Robin and I went to Big Rapids last night and I was telling him about Christmas when I was little and it got me remembering how I loved the family all getting together. Heaven only knows how we all fit in that house. I miss the family thing as I get older it means more to me.
Saturday we went Christmas shopping at the mall in Grand Rapids (took Mother) I love the hustle and bustle and craziness of it all. As long as I was under no pressure to find something. Sometimes I miss living in Grand Rapids and this is one of those times. I miss my big Victorian tree and all my ornaments its weird I know but things like that means a lot to me. Preserving the past and all those warm fuzzy memories it helps you to forget the when the times weren't so good.

Let it snow!

It is beautiful out! I love this snow even if my car likes to slide around a little to much for my comfort. I took Robin's Jeep this morning much better! Coming to work it took me about a hour usually about 17 minutes. Going home last night I did well until I pulled into the resort and got myself into a snow bank.   I think it was the plow job and not my driving  that got me there. Robin finally answered his phone and came and got me by puling me out I swear  I thought I was going to get whiplash he jerked it so hard but he got me out.
It wasn't what I needed after Mother and Uncle Keith argued all day on who I had gotten the melting salt for, ever hear of sharing??? So after work I went to get a second bag just to keep the kids peaceful.  I love the snow. Why can't we just enjoy it not have to work and get along peacefully?