Closer....Closer....

Well......reality is getting a little closer. I'm meeting up with Contractor #2 today & talking about his bid for building the new house. We'll see where he comes in, in comparison to Contractor #1. So far, #1 is at the top of my list....& he's ready to work. There's lots of time to get it all going before the snow flies....according to them. Im getting anxious. I am just looking forward to seeing some progress.

On another note....today is Kris' 22nd birthday. I have a hard time believing that it has been 22 years since he arrived. Im so very proud of who he is today & feel very fortunate to be part of his life. Below is a pic of my dad & Kris the day he was born.

A Star Is Born!

A funny thing happened this morning... I received a phone call telling me that Stoli was in today's newspaper. So, after scrambling around on the Spokesman-Review website, I came across his picture.

I guess when Kelly was out walking Stoli the other day on his daily lunchtime walks, a newspaper photographer came across them & took a few pictures, jotted down there names and voila, Stoli is in the paper! The pic is below & notice that 'mr photogenic' is looking at the camera as usual, being a ham. The caption of the photo was incorrect, they said that it was Terry Glenn, when it was Kelly Glenn and it should have said he was the Nanny.



**HOUSE UPDATE: Well, just so you know...I'm still WAITING for bids to come back so I can get started on the new house. They should be coming back any day now! More to come...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

As most of you know, Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest is very dear to my heart. September is a big month for us...we honor children with cancer. Candlelighters will be having its 11th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Sunday September 21st, at 6pm. Please come & support this wonderful group. Also, there will be an event on Friday, September 26th at the Service Station in Spokane. See the Candlelighters website for more information. Please support a wonderful cause. View this blog about a recent interview & the loss of one of our own....

The 3 D's & Lemonade

Well, after a month of waiting, the bid came in for the new house last night....and it was way to high! OMG!!! My first 'basic' bid was high, so I made lots of changes (smaller house, attached garage, etc) and it only saved me about 9k. So....on to plan 'B'. Okay, so I don't know what plan 'B' is....but am working on it. Called 2 more contractors today about getting bids. They'll get back to me this weekend about meeting to talk to them.

Disappointment, discouragement, depression....3 'D's that I'm dealing with today. Life will go on.... As my mother says....'When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade!'......okay, Mom.....is that why I have such a sour taste in my mouth?

Will write more when there is more...

Puppies First Birthday!

Well, Stoli turned 1 on August 11th...so we had a 'puppy party' for all the puppies, at the Christina's house (she was the breader & has 3 of the siblings). 7 of the 8 puppies were in attendance along with Asa, the mom & Pixel the step dad (a blind poodle...loved the puppies like his own). I have attached pics.

Progress!

Well......we're getting there! The property was cleared the week before last so the well could be drilled. The well went in last friday & will be finished on Monday. I also went in last week & approved the house plans. So....we are definitely making progress!

Status Update

It's been a busy week or two...

Last week I met with a well drilling company and the designer that is drawing my house plans...not together, but in the same day. The well should be less than I was thinking, but can get started until I have the trees cleared so the trucks can get in. I then met with a guy yesterday about clearing the trees. I know I can do it cheaper on my own, but do I want to? I may just decide to take a day or two off and do it.

The house plans should be back from the designer this week with all of the modifications I made. Once I get them back, I can hand them over to the builder so he can give me a full estimate on costs.

The first step was to get the well done, so will be doing that along with the tree removal. Once that is done, the builder can design the septic, drain lines & house placement.

So....the ball is rolling, slowly so far, but it is rolling!

More to come....