We had looked at homes on the market for well over a year before we came to the decision that there wasn't one out there that felt right. When we finally found the courage {thanks to a few people encouraging us to take the risk} to look in to building a home, we realized that it wasn't as far-fetched of a dream as we might have thought. Before we knew it, we had handed over the small bit of savings that we had, and we had signed a contract to build our first home.
For me, this was single-handedly the biggest decision Wyet and I had ever made. Unlike getting married, this was something that I had reservations about. It was a huge decision both mentally and financially, and even though I wanted a new home so badly, I had a lot of anxiety about this commitment. As time went on and we began making decisions, my fears slowly began turning in to excitement. This home was going to be ours; from the color of the paint to fixtures on the ceiling, these were our decisions.
One of the greatest things I learned from building this house with Wyet is the necessity of compromise. Two people are never going to agree on absolutely everything {that is not only impractical, but it would make for the most boring of marriages}. As with everything in life, you must be willing to stand your ground when you feel strongly about something {a yellow door for me} and be willing to let others have their way when they have a passionate opinion {everything kitchen related for Wyet}. When Wyet and I would agree completely on certain decisions, it made me feel thankful that I share my life with someone who I have a great deal in common with. When we disagreed on simple things like a paint swatch or carpet choice, it felt good to be able to compromise. A disagreement doesn't always need to be a bad thing.
As we built this home, we really grew as a couple. It was fun to be so excited about the future together, and it was healthy to make big decisions as a team. We built our marriage from a strong friendship, and now we will build the rest of our life starting here. Here is to the next steps in life {and a 30 year payment plan in the process!}.
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| Never have I been so excited to see a hole in the ground! |
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| Ready or not, here we go! |
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| My favorite picture during our home building. I remember this day and trying to envision where walls would go and how we were going to decorate. This was by far the most exciting adventure Wyet and I have taken together. |
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| We frequented our home practically every day during the building process. We are lucky to have such a supportive family that took such an interest in our new adventure. Our parents were there overseeing the process every step of the way. |
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| Feeling so happy to finally see real walls go up! |
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| So close! |
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| Wyet taking in his new kitchen! |
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| Finally, it is a real functioning home! |
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| From the little's yellow house to the little yellow door. |
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| Exhausted yet thrilled - we are homeowners! |
