The "Real" Beginning

We had to make some tough decisions on Friday to stay on budget.  Although we REALLY wanted a walk out basement, it just wasn't going to be cost effective to do so.  We thought we might end up with a utility entry in the basement, but it turns out that we will have a bulkhead with stairs to the basement instead.  Although it isn't what we originally envisioned, it will work!  Casey will need to make a minor revision to the plans, but not a huge deal for us to make this change.

It is a very exciting time as the foundation for our new home is laid.  On Monday Gendron Concrete will be back to put up the forms for the foundation walls.

As we looked into the hole that will be our future basement, admiring the newly created concrete footing, Casey exclaimed "I'm excited, this is the 'real' beginning!" 

This corner is where the mud room entry will be while looking at the driveway entrance.



From the future parking area (East)

Another shot from the East side

From the west we'll have a bulkhead with entry to the basement.

The boys checking out the new well, looking North from the parking area.

The view out my kitchen/dining room windows and sliding glass door. (south side with LOTS of windows).  I'm betting we'll see lots of wildlife.