A stones throw away from close

Well it's been another up and down week for us. To start off the week we found out that it was going to cost us (more than anticipated) to keep our interest rate locked if we move our close date to November 15th as the builder suggested.  Of course we weren't interested in forking out the dough for our builder and sub cons flooring delay. Well, Mr. builder wasn't interested in paying that either...so last option was the flooring vendor. Then, miraculously,  on Thursday we found out there is a chance our floors will be here this coming week which could keep us on track to close on 10/28. Funny how that all got escalated...

Oh yeah, then Brian's mom was in the ER and ended up having back surgery this week, then Brian got the flu and then I ended up with some sinus/allergy issues. We sold our tickets to the Iowa game (only night game this year - boo!) and rested up all weekend long. Quite the week...

On to progress at the actual house...we visited today in between sneezes and it was a quick visit because there wasn't much to see. The stone on the front of the house has been put on but still needs finishing touches and they also finished the stone on the fireplace upstairs. I think they both look great!

The sidewalk was poured this week.

An up close and personal view of our house number and the stone.

The upstairs fireplace.

 And then there was the master bath...ahhhhh. I can just feel how relaxing this space will be once complete.

Bubble tub will go in here.

Up close view of the tile surround.

We have been dreaming of this and it turned out better than we could have imagined.

View of the other side - they made a little ledge and an inlet for soap.

And the little tiled floor. 

As we get closer to the close date the more nervous I get. Just by my own list there is still ALOT to do!

-countertops installed (I stalked the house today after my dr. appointment and the granite truck was there!)
-hang mirrors in bathrooms
-hang toilet paper roll holders and towel bars
-finish deck
-toilets
-grade the yard, install irrigation system, lay sod
-install tile backsplash in kitchen
-install closet wire racks
-water heater install
-install light fixtures
-landscaping
-clean up, clean up, clean up!

Oh yeah then there is the floor install and appliance install.
These are just the things that I noticed so I am sure there are more things that I'm missing. Yikes - long list for 10 (business) days of work. They better get going! More to come in the next few weeks as this thing progresses. Cross your fingers that they can get everything done by deadline!

XOXO - j