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July 2008.

Time to celebrate? Not quite yet...

July held our last few stressful days to wrap it up before Marflax (who was wonderful to work with by the way - thank you!) came knocking on our door looking for the construction money we borrowed. So not only did we have to pass all of our building inspections but all of our mortgage work had to be tied up with a bow. UGH!

It was a lot to coordinate so the family made the trip to help. Papa came down from the UP and Addie took her first trip ever. She liked driving Little Red.

(Tyler, Ernie and D)

The things they can do with concrete - like make countertops. Tyler of Bay House Design in Traverse City created our awesome countertop. The work was done in his shop after taking all the measurements and it took about 4 weeks to cure. It's the perfect material to compliment our rustic kitchen. A big thanks to Tyler and his crew.

(D actually cooked in our new stove)

Although there were some bumpy moments things fell into place!

Champagne and Certificate of Occupancy!
I can't believe we actually did it!!

This really wouldn't have been at all possible if it hadn't been for all the talented people who worked with us and all the family and friends who gave us a hand. Especially Charlie and Linda. Without their willingness to work with us over the years we could have never made this happen. It's truly a dream come true for us and we are excited to share it with all of you!

In that red circle is the Blue Angels practicing for the Cherry Festival Air Show over Traverse City's West Bay. I took the picture from the front deck where we watched them all morning. We needed a closer look...

Buster is finally going home.