Happy 2024 from the Life at 9,290 Family!
Happy 2024 from the Life at 9,290 Family!
It’s been a full year since we posted an update to our blog! Time sure does fly.
Read MoreHappy New Year from the Life at 9,290 Family!
Happy New Year! We're wishing you health and happiness as we turn the page from 2021.
Check out our family’s video journal from 2021.
Read MoreLast Half of 2021 - Project & Life Wrap Up: Deck, New Range, Summer, Fall, and Winter Fun
To help put a bow on 2021, here are the highlights of what we worked on (and the fun we had) during the latter half of 2021.
Read More5 Months at the 9,290 Home!
Can you even believe it, yesterday marked 5 months since we received our certificate of occupancy! It’s flown by, honestly, and each day feels like we make some tiny steps to keep getting settled and make this place even more of a home.
Read MoreSpring Break 2021 // Disney World During a Global Pandemic
2020 may have canceled our spring break plans, but our love for Disney couldn't keep us away in 2021!
After a long building journey (hello 26 months of construction), we were ready for a REAL vacation - more than just a night or two, or an afternoon ski break. It was time to see some palm trees and ride on an airplane!
Read MoreSlowly settling in…3 months in our home!
We’ve enjoyed some family visits from my brother, Kelsey’s dad (aka Funkle) and his partner Margaret and Kelsey’s mom, Laurie. It feels so good to be able to host family in our new home!
Read MoreOur First Month in the 9,290 Home!
We passed our final inspection on January 29 and promptly celebrated with Chinese food, my grandma’s famous chocolate cake, and of course fancy champagne! We’ve now been in our new month so far! Can you even believe it?!
Read MoreTime to start chilling the champagne?
This week is looking good! Our countertops will be installed on Tuesday morning and if all goes to plan, we’ll be ready to call for our final inspection on Thursday!
Read MoreHappy New Year from the Life at 9,290 Family!
Happy New Year!
We're wishing you health and happiness as we turn the page from a challenging year.
Read MoreMaybe the next holiday?
Well, here we are after Christmas. You’re probably not surprised, but I’m grumpy. We desperately wanted to be in our new home for Christmas, but it just wasn’t in the cards. Our list to receive our certificate of occupancy is dwindling, but there is still more to do.
Read MoreClosing in on a Certificate of Occupancy
We also have had to be flexible with COVID-related school and daycare closures for the boys. Trying to balance my full time work, Kelsey leading the home-building charge and helping the boys with remote learning doesn’t always lead to the most productive days on the job site. We’re doing the best we can, yet still feel frustrated some days with the slowing down of our process toward receiving our certificate of occupancy. Of course, we remain grateful for our health, but still...sigh.
Read MorePainting, Trim, Exterior Soffit, Polishing the Concrete Floor
After a flurry of activity, Mom and Dad left for Michigan on October 18, staying about 10 days longer than they originally planned. They arrived on Labor Day weekend and hustled at the house every day. We’re so appreciative of their time and effort! It was a huge boost to our morale to wrap up some big projects while they were here!
Read MoreMoving on to Finishes!
Drywall wrapped up on September 17 and we’re diving into the most fun part of our project, FINISHES!
Read MorePrepping for Drywall
Drywall feels like such a huge step. It’s kind of amazing that when you think about building a home, you imagine what appliances you’ll pick, the faucets for each bathroom, or the paint colors for all the spaces. In reality, these things are the final choices you make. There is so much that goes on before all that fun stuff.
Read MoreBig Inspections!
Well, here we are...late August! The last few weeks have been filled with lots of rough electrical, some framing projects, and running our gas line to get us ready for some BIG inspections.
Read MoreWrapping Up July: Never-Ending Rough Electrical, Fireplace Install, and a Cast.
We honestly were hoping to have drywall by the end of July, but as we should have anticipated, everything takes longer than expected.
Read MoreA New Target, Rough Plumbing, and Rough Electrical
June and early July have been consumed with rough plumbing and rough electrical.
Read MoreRough Electrical, Rough Plumbing, Final Windows and Heavy Hearts
Our family is a work in progress, just like our home.
Read MoreConcrete Floor, Deck Footers, Interior Framing
April Showers bring….a concrete floor!
When we left off at our last update, we had just passed a critical inspection, the radiant tubing and wire mesh. Yippee!
That inspection happened on Monday, April 27 and by the end of the week, it was time to pour the floor!
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