Wow, this has been a LONG time coming. We realized this weekend that we first saw the house almost TWO years ago next month. I remember it as clearly as if it was yesterday. I remember exactly where I was standing in the front yard when I looked at Chad and said "Well, wouldn't this be crazy?"

This weekend, seeing the house with drywall up, was by far the most excited about it that I've been in MONTHS. In fact, maybe the most excited since we first saw the architect's plans.

I walked in and I really saw my home. I saw the desk area where I'll spend time editing, the island wall where the kids and I will sit watching Chad cooking, the playroom with a window sill deep enough to sit and nooks and cranny's that will house giggles galore, a master suite with a soaking tub for after my long runs, bedrooms and a bath just for the kids, a guest suite, and finally my beautiful studio.

It was the studio that brought my to tears. Looking at that beautiful space and imagining filling it with clients and my own family to photograph was just overwhelming. I could finally see my dream again.

The next several weeks are going to be so hard, but with love and a lot of helping hands, I can already feel it becoming a home.

The front entry, looking straight back at the kitchen. Mudroom is in the back corner, family room to the right, stairs to the left.

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Foyer Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Mudroom is in the back corner, area by the window will be for my desk. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Standing in the dining area looking into the family room and kitchen. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Standing in the kitchen, looking towards the front of the house. Family room to the left, stairs and laundry room to the right. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Downstairs bathroom Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Playroom Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

The "cubby" in the middle of the picture will be book shelves and there will be a hanging "nest" for the kids to hang out. You can see through to the kitchen on the left. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Super crooked picture of the laundry room Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Our bathroom. Walk in shower on the left. Vanity on the right. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Master Bath- Soaking tub in the middle, water closet on the left, master closet on the right. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

2nd floor hall Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Studio Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation

Studio & doorways to guest suite. Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation Lindsey Mix Photography-7Home Renovation