Oh snow, just stop for a couple weeks will ya?

Our house should have been completely finished being framed December 8th. But here we are on December 14th and it still looks like this. Partially sheeted. And the trusses are not all set.

So if the snow would stop falling in our house...

I know I just need to be patient, but this snow is getting on my nerves. Yes, snow is beautiful and it's a necessity, especially when you live in an agricultural community, but can't it just stay in the mountains where it belongs, and out of my house? Please.

Thank goodness the weather gave us a tiny break, before it dumped 12+ inches right before Christmas.

During that time my builder had me meet him at our house to walk through and go over the electrical, and plumbing, and gave me the opportunity to make any last minute changes.

Then it was a whirlwind of contractors and workers all over the place. One day while I stopped by there were 15 guys there working! And boy did it make a difference.

In less than a week the outside of our house was completely framed, sheeted, wrapped, windows were set, the roof was dry sheeted and the shingles were delivered.

December 17th

December 18th

December 19th

December 22

On the inside, the hvac system was installed, tubs were in, fireplace was installed, gas lines ran, and vents, drains, plumbing and electrical were roughed in. Much more was done I just didn't get pictures of it all :)

We basically made up for anytime that was lost earlier in the month! Yay!

I just had to take a picture of this water bottle that one of the plumbers had. I really want to remember the weather that these guys were working in. Freezing cold. It has been between 6-25 degrees the last couple weeks. With tons of snow too. I know I've said it before but I'll say it again, I really, really appreciate these workers.

On Christmas day Alan & I stopped by to take a picture...<3

Today, December 27th,  I stopped by and was surprised to see some siding on the house! The sheetrock was also delivered. Here in a few days I'm sure they house will drastically change again.

Until then, thank you for stopping by and I hope your have a sweet, warm, and happy day :) See you next time. My next update will after the new year!

Photography Sneak Peek ~ Hazel Grace 8 Months

I am pretty sure my niece Hazel is the sweetest little sugar plum in the world!

She's eight months old and is the joy in our lives. She's say 'dada', claps her hands, waves bye bye, clicks her tongue, giggles and wiggles, scoots backwards on her hands and knees, plays patty-cake and peek-a-boo, gives hugs (the best hugs ever), she is just so much fun!

I just love taking this sweet girls pictures <3 and I love to watch her grow and learn new things. She is just too cute!

Here's a few of my favorites...

Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for stopping by! Have a sweet and happy day :)

Photography Sneak Peek ~ Orrin's Senior Pictures

This handsome young man is graduating high school, an that couldn't make me feel any older lol! His mom and I are like sisters. She and her brothers were always there when I was growing up and I always had a blast with them. Cresta definitely didn't treat me like a typical little sister, she actually liked me and wanted to play haha!

Smart, talented, kind, and handsome, Orrin is all of the above and more. I have enjoyed watching him grow up and become such a admirable person. Cresta and her hubby Job have done an amazing job raising their four sons, Orrin is the oldest of them and is such a great big brother.

We froze and I mean froze at this session today. It was 12 degrees and snowy. It made for some pretty scenery but holy cow, my hands are still trying to defrost lol!

Here's a few of my favorites...

 Thank you for all your support I appreciate it!! And thank you for stopping by. Have a sweet and happy day :)

Building Our Home // Framing & Lighting

Things are moving right along with the construction of our house. It seems like every day we are checking things off our to do list. Everyday we are one step closer to moving in.

Our builder gave us the timeline for the construction, and I love checking it everyday to see what's going on, or supposed to be. It is December after all, and honestly up until now, we've had a very mild winter. It's really just been about a week of snowfall so far.

I wish I could teleport, or have crystal ball, so I could check in anytime I wanted to and be able see the progress.  Seriously. The one hour commute (round trip), from my current house to my new house, is not fun! Especially since I do it several times a week. If you're in the area, don't be surprised if some days you see my driving by multiple times, or just hanging out in my car editing photos, eating lunch, or drinking a slush from Sonic, because happy hour of course lol. * I really don't want to miss out on anything, obviously ;)

After that amazing pile of lumber arrived, the framing started almost immediately.

Friday December 2nd, the bottom plate/ground sill was installed.

Saturday the 3rd, the floor joists, beams, and sheeting were put together and we had a floor!

We may or may not have stopped by for a second time that night to check out the progress, and when we did we were surprised that some walls were standing! 

Sunday it poured rain and framing was at a standstill. Monday I stopped by and this was all done!

Everything was moving along great and then, snow.

Snow.

And more snow.

The whole week there was snow. We really appreciate those hard working men, building the walls and framing our house out room by room. When it was just the concrete there, and all you could see were the footings and foundation, it didn't seem that big. But now that things are vertical, it seems a lot bigger!

One day the only thing that happen was the delivery of or bathtubs. Oh, and of course more snow.

Finally on Monday the 12th, Happy Birthday Mom, the snow had stopped, the framers could get back to work, and the trusses were put up! Now that really made it seem huge! And you could really see the house take shape.

Tuesday I brought donuts and juice to the framers for a little mid-morning snack.  Everyone deserves a treat, especially when you have to work in 20* weather.

On Wednesday the 14th I met Michelle, my builders agent, at Builders Lighting to choose some light fixtures. I of course had been doing my homework and researching designs I loved for a few days prior when I saw this picture on Pinterest, and I fell in love <3 If I were a little glass pendant this would be me!

Those pendants were exactly what I had in mind, but there was nothing like that in the show room. Thankfully the awesome salesman at Builder's Lighting had some books for us to look through. With a little help from Pinterest and Google, we found a design and brand name. Michelle found it right away in one of the first books we looked through! She seriously saved the day!

Here's a few of the fixtures I chose.

Organza double drum for the entry by Dolan.

Triple opal etched bathroom vanity lights by Kichler.

Glass jug pendant lights for over the island by Kenroy.

Organza drum crystal chandelier for the master bedroom by Vienna.

The framing story continues next time...

Stay tuned...

And as always, thank you for following along with us and our exciting adventure. I appreciate all of your support. Have a sweet and beautiful day :)