Here we grow!

We are finally taking the "plunge" and adding on to our house. We decided in January to do this and it has taken a while to refinance and get it started. We are adding an 18x17 room to the back of the house with a closet and bathroom. We will use it as a playroom right now for the kids but eventually it will be the boys' bedroom. My dad (seen above with Madison) is helping us with this project. Lucky for us he is a general contractor. He lives in Burlington, NC but will come when needed to help with the house. A couple of my brothers will be helping as well. Especially with the framing and insulation.

We plan to "break ground" with the new foundation next week.

Dad, our kids and Josh have already cleared out the shrubs around the deck to make room. I saved our hosta and put it out front. We were able to replant most of the shrubs.

Lucky for us, we have a photographer documenting this fun family project (Jamie!!).

Dad and Josh hacked off some of the deck to make way for the new room.

To be continued.........