Saturday, March 1, 2008

Our Humble Home

After a year of looking, 4 houses, many tears and tribulation, we have finally purchased our first home.  We are so excited or 'cited' as Miles would say.  
Here are the specs:
Built in 1930's sometime.  3 bedroom 2 bath upstairs and a legal accessory apt. ( 1 bed/1 bath) in the basement.
As you can see in the photos, it needs a lot of work.  It has only been 2 days, but I am  already having so much fun fixing it up and making it ours.  




front room ( 2 pics). there is hardwood under this nasty carpet.  I can't wait to rip it up.


cute little breakfast nook.  This was a selling point for me
This is one of the bathrooms.  The one we are going to fix up first.  It needs a lot of work

19 comments:

The Bucks said...

Congrats! I love it, it looks so cute. I can't wait until we get to finish our basement. Old houses rule!

Hailey Yep said...

I love it Annie! So sad you are moving though- you could still come to our ward, at least until I have to move in August. I think that would be fine. I want the grand tour, okay?

Calder Family said...

Yeah!!! I am so excited for you guys! Having a home is lots of fun. Except, I don't have the decorating skills that you do! Give me a call when you get a minute, sounds like you are busy!

Margaret said...

Congrats! What a cute house. I love it. Where is it exactly? I can't wait to see what you do with it. It will be fabulous I'm sure.

Ashley said...

How fun. So where did you move to? Good luck with the whole remodel. That will be so fun to have hard wood floors!

matt . lori . maya . daisy . olivia said...

Oh my Gosh, I love it!! Work... whatever, It is so cute! I wish we could live in that apartment! I cant wait to see it and take a tour. Maybe April!! I am so excited for you guys! Are you having a house warming party?

Mortons Love said...

Love, love the breakfast nook! Can I come eat breakfast in it? Hmmm... how about cinamon rolls?

Kara said...

What town did you guys buy in? I love old houses... so much character. I love fixing things up.. but it is not so easy these days with two wee ones.

jordan said...

Congratulations you guys! I'm sure it's going to be smoking hot when you're finished with it.

Katie Jane said...

Your new home looks adorable! I can't wait to see it all decorated and homey. Is Miles very excited to have a house all to himself?

C. Jane Kendrick said...

If I didn't know any better, I'd say that looks like the cutest little cozy home for a cute little cozy family to love.

Now, how is it that you sisters have not eaten your uncontrollably cute children?

This I've got to know.

holly said...

Wowee, wow, wow. I sure love it! I also love that Miles is in all the photos, one way or another.

JAM said...

Thank you all for your lovely compliments. We are still in Orem. No Specifics in case I have an unwanted blog stalker.

breanna said...

hey annie and fam! i'm so excited to find your blog. margaret emailed me hers yesterday and i found you! happy late birthday...i called a random guy who wasn't you, but oh well the number i had was like 4 years old. i didn't realize y'all were back in utah i was up there last summer. send me your email and we'll catch up! love, bre

breannay@gmail.com
http://brenotes.blogspot.com/

ps-i just set the blog up like 2 days ago...it needs a lot of love!

pps-and i love your cute little house!

Michael Costa said...

Wow You guys, that is so huge that you bought a house!! Congratulations!!!

Shannon said...

Oops i left my comment on the last post!
Darling house and i too love that Front Window, it's so open so you can see what is going on!

Mommamort said...

Such a cute home. You will love being able to give it your personality. It will be darling especially with your talents.

Matt and Jessica Stevenson said...

We have to come see your house before we leave for the summer! It looks so awesome we can't wait to see it all decorated.

{Layla} said...

ANNIE!!! This is Layla. Do you remember me? We totally lost touch when you moved to Provo and I moved to SLC after highschool. I was stoked to find your blog...I have been wondering what you have been up to! Miles is so stinking cute and you are gorgeous as always! You are living in orem that is great. My husband works in Provo and we live in SLC now but are buying a home in Lehi this summer! Check out my blog sometime: laylaheartaustin.blogspot.com and update me on your life!!! I'm so excited! =)