Friday, August 5, 2016

There's No Place Like Home...

32 years ago, the hubs came home, and told me he had bought a piece of property, 
1 acre, on a winding river.
It was a done deal, without me ever seeing it, he said I would love it.
When he took me to see it, I fell in love.
Located in the town I grew up in, on a cul-de-sac, 
it would be the perfect place to raise our boys.

He said he was going to build our dream home and he did.
32 years later, we are still here and I can't imagine living anywhere else.
This Spring, we have been doing some serious home improvements,
one of those being a new paint job.
It took 6 weeks but it's finally done. There are no before pictures but here's how it looks now...



Home Sweet Home

p.s. Added at 9:30 a.m. 
The house is gray and I found one picture from the day they started painting...



30 comments:

Andy said...

This is one gorgeous home. Lucky you.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Looks like he picked a beautiful spot. Your house is pretty. Have a nice weekend!

21 Wits said...

Wow, like a brand new house! I just love the design and I'd never ever guess it was built 32 years ago! I adore all those windows what a view you have.

TexWisGirl said...

you have such a beautiful place in a beautiful setting. chuck was right. :)

Unknown said...

LOVE!

Christine said...

Wow, Debbie! What a beautiful home! & blue is my favourite colour! I could move right in!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

ah. home sweet home is right

:O)

Latane Barton said...

What a sweet and thoughtful man! And, must have known what you'd like very well! The home is beautiful. Be happy always, my friend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Debbie! Your home is beautiful. I like the new color, our house is blue too. You are in a wonderful location near the river. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

The Furry Gnome said...

Aha! You have one of those interesting houses that looks one story from the front, and is two stories from behind. Love the wrap-around deck, always someplace to sit in the shade. And a beautiful house.

Changes in the wind said...

Very pretty!

Sally said...

A home so beautiful, lived in, and loved.
A happy place to call home. :)
xoxo

MarmePurl said...

What a beautiful HOME you made!

Breathtaking said...

Just beautiful Debbie!:)

Conniecrafter said...

I can see why it took so long, love the color, perfect for a house on the water!! He did good picking out your home... I love the sun room with all the windows in back off your deck, great place to start growing your plants!! Was so sorry to hear you had gone into the hospital, praying God brings a healing touch to your body, sending HUGS!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful home you have, Debbie!!
Wishing you both a wonderful weekend. xo.

Jenn Jilks said...

what a wonderful fairy tale ending!

Anonymous said...

Oh it looks great! I didn't know that's where you grew up too. I also live in the town where I grew up. Funny how that works out sometimes.

Brian King said...

Gorgeous place! The paint job is wonderful!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Your husband had great insight to se what 1 acre could become and your home is really lovely Debbie. I hope you have a lovely week ahead of you.

Bev said...

Oh!! beautiful and to live in one place that long!!! Oh how I wish:)!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Your house and yard look lovely.

Farm Girl said...

I am so glad you posted pictures of it being finished. It looks like a perfect beach house.
Chuck did a nice job picking that for you.
Its just lovely.

Lowcarb team member said...

A very special home Debbie.

Home Sweet Home, where many memories have been made ...
It looks lovely

All the best Jan

Betsy said...

Beautiful home!

Joyful said...

The house and property are lovely. I also like all the windows to enjoy the light and scenery.

LeAnn said...

Your home and landscaping is just lovely. I really like the windows and I have always enjoyed your scenery. I'm sure you have so many wonderful memories in this beautiful home. It is perfect! Hugs~

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Love it == both home and the story!!

Andrea @ This Knitted Life said...

Aw. What a beautiful home! Xoxo Andrea @ This Knitted Life

Ida said...

You have a beautiful home.