I just want to post an update on what Lisa, Hope and myself have been doing lately:
As you may know, we did finally buy a house here in Scottsdale, a nice older home in a great, established neighborhood. It has a pool, a garage facing a back alley, a carport in front (which we are closing off to make into a playroom and office) and it is on a very quiet cul-de-sac. We are less than a mile away from Lisa’s sister Teresa and about a mile or two from her brother Bart’s family. It is a great location for being central to so much activity, parks, downtown Scottsdale, Fashion Square, the Civic Center, etc.
We have been renovating it over the last two months and will likely move in November. We are doing a lot of changes to both the interior and the yard: opening up the kitchen / living area, expanding the master bathroom, all new fixtures, cabinets, granite counters, tile and wood flooring. We are closing the carport to make an office, a playroom, and laundry area. The gravel has been removed (whew!) and we will add grass to the front and back, as well as some trees and a small garden.
Lisa’s dad Ken has been really instrumental as our contractor, and her mom Barb has been a great adviser. When all is done, I am sure we will have the home of our dreams.
I will keep you all updated as time goes on!