Still waiting

An update. We are still in limbo waiting to start building our home. Today we visited another group's homes to see the process so we understand the directions. We may be starting on Saturday with a group of 10. Or, we may split off into a second group of 6-7. I think the Rural Housing people are crossing their fingers we split. I hope not. Although they insist we will be starting right away regardless, I am doubtful. They were supposed to dig our hole and pour our foundation as soon as we closed, which was earlier this week, and it hasn't happened yet. Plus, I think we still have to wait for permits and for the concrete to cure or settle or whatever. I'm just doubtful it will be before November. I am ready to start. Afterall, they've been telling us 1-2 weeks since August. Let us start before it snows and gets too cold. Plus, my husband changed his school schedule to be more accommodating for building--a lot of good that has been so far, the semester will be nearly over by the time we start!

I am optimistic about finishing quickly. But that depends on our group and how hard they work. We saw the homes that started in June. They will be done with 8 homes in 4 1/2 months. WOW! I want to get done that fast, but it is probably unlikely.

We have picked out the features of our home. I chose our stucco color, which I hope is green. It's pretty hard to tell the exact look from a small sample. I think it looks green, but my husband says it looks gray. Either way, I suppose I like the color. But who knows what it will look like full scale. I probably won't even remember anything I chose by the time we get to the end. We also went with cream trim, brown garage doors and gutters, cream windows, and a black roof. We also chose limestone for the rock on the front, which I hope is a nice creamy/yellow/gray. We'll see how it all comes together in several months.

It's amazing how I never noticed the color of stucco or gutters or roofs, but now I am consumed with noticing what colors I like. I notice every shingle and every stone.

We also chose from a small selection of light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, and carpets. I hope we made the right choices. Pretty sure we'll just be happy it is done and won't care too bad.

Cross your fingers and/or pray we can start as soon as possible.

We also drove by the lot today and saw 4 pheasant roosters fly into our yard. According to Russell and his dad, that's a good omen. At least for a family with bird dogs.