Our House - In the Middle of the Street

I love my home. This was the first home that I owned and actually, the first home I had ever lived in... Now don't get me wrong, sure I would love a bigger home, a newer home, a home with updated styles and the latest features but for the 5 of us, it is just right.

What's neat about this home is that it was never lived in before I bought it. When the Realtor pulled up the driveway, I remember thinking, ya right... new neighborhood, new home, way bigger than my apartment... there is no way I would be approved let alone afford to make the payments. Then there was the yard... I didn't have one. What about a garage and would I ever have enough money to finish the basement?

Well, here I am 9 years later, married with 2 more kids and the house is basically finished... who knew?

July 2003 - right after laying sod

July 2010