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Saturday, October 16, 2010

No Longer and Orphan

The Orphan House is NO LONGER an orphan, she has been adopted by us! This family is ready to give it the love and care it needs. It will take some time, but we are willing to put in the time and effort to bring out it's full potential.
Don't be fooled, the picture above is NOT our property, though it would be a dream if it was. 

This is her, down here.
Now, it may look like just an acre of weeds to you, and it is....but it is OUR acre of weeds and we are madly in love.

We have spent the last couple of days texturing walls, ripping up carpet, and painting.

LOTS of before and after shots to come!

~marisa

20 comments:

Rachel said...

That's so exciting! Congratulations!

Judy T said...

Oh, congratulations!! While many people have referred to remodeling as causing "divorce dust" we have found that working together as a family on our own "orphan house" has brought us closer. Have fun making it your own!!
Judy

brooke said...

CANT WAIT TO SEE IT ALL COME TOGETHER!!!

Kristi said...

SOOO exciting! Congratulations! I know you guys will make it amazing - you seem to have the golden touch.

Kait Palmer said...

What a cool thing for your family to be doing together!

Judy said...

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see the after photos.

Karen said...

Yay for you guys! Good job on waiting patiently! When are you going to get to move in?

Jamie said...

FIRST,CONGRATULATIONS.You will enjoy the after especailly since you are putting so much sweat into it.Your hair is so adorable.
IS THERE ANY CHICKENS AT THE NEW HOUSE?????????

Elizabeth said...

Looking forward to seeing all your pictures!

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Dog Trot Farm said...

Marissa, Congratulations on your new home! It will take on that warm and cozy feeling in no time. I can see a future chicken coop in the backyard, why just look at all that land -perfect for free ranging chickens. Good luck, looking forward to seeing your new world unfold!

Laura at By the Bushel said...

This is wonderful! congratulations!!!
Can't wait to see more pictures!!!

MAYBELLINE said...

Oh boy! This will be fun to watch the progress unfold. Good luck and enjoy.

katiegirl said...

Congratulations!!

~ H said...

We have 2 boys and 2 girls as well. I think we would fit right in in your non-orphaned dwelling. I mean what's six more? Ahhhh six more helping hands when it comes to weeding and renovating. I am thinking that sounds like a good sell. LOL

Conny said...

Yeaaah! That's lots of exciting! Congratulations. Can't wait to hear more about it. :>) Cheers~

Kim said...

Blessings! Very exciting! Thrilled for you. May joy and peace sustain you for the journey. Good things come to those who wait :-)

admin said...

Yay, congratulations!!

Darren (Green Change) said...

That's awesome news!

The yard looks a very "blank slate", as they say, but in many ways that's good because there's nothing stopping you from realising your own vision of the place.

All the best for the busy days ahead!

-Sydney- said...

Congratulations on your adoption of a house that has so much charm and character!! Fixing up a house is so much work. . .but so unbelievably rewarding and fun at the same time! I can't wait to see the progress.

Holly said...

Woot! That's wonderful!