We Have Walls

We just got back from our Disney vacation (another post for another time) and we came home to some real progress on the home site.  It was really exciting to see that we have WALLS!

Right before we left for vacation they had dug out the basement.  It wasn't really much to see, though.  Just a big hole in the semi shape of a rectangle with a bunch of dirt.  But upon our return we had poured concrete walls and prep for plumbing.

See, not much to look at, right? Picture taken September 11th. 

NOW we're talkin'!  Look at this beauty. :)

Front of the house.

Back corner of the house.

Basement walk out.  Pictures taken September 20th.  A lot can happen in a week!  Maybe we need to go on vacation more often.  

Danny and I were pretty excited to see this.  It makes us feel like we are actually making progress.  

Yesterday the basement plumbing was done and the inspection was supposed to take place today.  Our contractor said that we should have a concrete floor in the basement by the end of the week. 

Facebook Reveal

After my 12 week appointment today and hearing the little one's heart beat we felt comfortable enough to share our news on Facebook. We are so grateful for friends and family who support us.

The little one was moving around quite a bit this morning (caffeine rush?!) but the nurse was finally able to get the heart beat on the doppler and it was measuring right around 150 beats per minute.  Based on my pregnancy with Dylan, I'm going to say this one is a boy!  I'm still having some morning sickness here and there and since I never actually got sick with Marissa but did with Dylan, I'm thinking that it's another boy.  His heart rate was also 150 BPM right around the 12 week mark.  Only 28 more weeks until we find out. 

So far I have gained 1 pound.  I haven't really been craving anything but when I hear something that sounds good, I think about it until I get it.  I feel like I already look 5 months pregnant, especially at night when my bloat is the worst.  Looks like I will need to dig my maternity clothes out of storage soon.

Marissa is 100% positive she is getting a baby sister and that her name will be Gracie.  I'm afraid she is going to be disappointed.  I have tried telling her that we don't get to pick what we have and that she might get another baby brother.  She doesn't seem to think so.  

Lot Cleared - Check

We've finally seen some progress on the home front.  Our lot has been cleared and they are in the process of removing the brush.  We were really surprised at how quickly they got the lot cleared.  Now it's back to waiting for the next big thing to happen.

Day 1: August 22nd

It's not much to see...but it's something!

View from the road.  I like that we have some buffer trees between us and the neighbors. 

We're leaving for Florida next week so I hope we arrive home to some new action going on.