Sometimes in the home building journey you just have to celebrate the little things and remind yourself that, yes, things are progressing, even if slower than molasses. Case in point? I’m actually excited that the pad for the air conditioning units is framed up and ready for concrete.
And the plumbing for the master tub had to be fixed because it was plumbed on the joint wall to the shower – but in fact our tub has a center drain and faucet. So the concrete was jack hammered out and new plumbing has been put in place – ready for the floor tile, which is stacked in the living room.
before 
after
It is fun to see our tub in the house at least – even if it isn’t in place yet.
But our real celebration for today is that today is John’s and my 20th wedding anniversary. I really don’t know where those 20 years went – just crazy!
Living in rental homes since November 2018 while selling our home(s) up in Illinois has been just part of our journey. I told John that the home building process feels like an initiation hazing. Going through the process/journey will make us value our completed home that much more!
I hope you all have little (or big) things to celebrate this week and thanks as always for stopping by.
Hugs, Libby
Happy 20th Anniversary John and Libby!
It is incredible to celebrate with an amazing new home! Our family will descend on you at some point. I’m sure you’re just holding your collective breath! It doesn’t seem like 20 years ago except a whole lot has happened since then, so maybe it has been that long. Much love and many more years together,
Janet
Miles of smiles to both of you
John … 20 years is 1/5 of a century ‘ya know
Congratulations on 20 years of marriage. What a way to celebrate your years together, by building the home of your dreams. Just think that from here on out, the really big things are completed. As you said, it’s all the final details from here on out. Each day will be one more thing completed, hopefully. How great it is to see your wedding photos of a wooded scene where you were married. Now you live in the woods. Have a wonderful new year in your new home. Celebrating your love each day. Have a great day, Susan and Bill
Happy Anniversary!!!
Happy, happy Blessed Anniversary! Wow! 20 years! We had our 50th this year & don’t know where the time went! The blessing in longevity of marriage is growing closer to our Lord as we love each other deeper & more.
You are so right..celebrate the small things!…then look back, look up & thank God.