New Phase

I decided it was time for a new name for our blog, as Big Apple Adventures doesn't really apply anymore.  I thought I'd give it a new look too, because "new" is the theme of our life right now. 

New job for Eric,
New job for Kelly (sort of),
New car for Eric (new to him),
New car for Kelly,
New city (in the burbs),
New house.....
Might as well add new blog name and look to the list!

We are loving the "newness" in our lives right now, because it is coupled with the old familiarity of having our friends and family close to us.  Getting a fresh start with jobs we love was just icing on the cake to the excitement of being back in Indianapolis.

We have decided to sink in our roots here as we move into this new phase of life.  So, it was time for us to grow up and get a house.  We are in the process of building a house in a neighborhood in Zionsville that offers instant access to 65 (Eric's route to work) and 465 (my route to work).  Our vision is to stay in this house for a very long time, if not forever:).  The building process is so fun to go through!  From the floor plan, to the color of brick, to the flooring, to the counter tops, we are able to make it our own.  We can't help but document the process so we can remember it for years to come!
So alas, here is what we have so far:

A Contract

A Home Site

 A Pond and Common Area that Looks Like It Is Part of Our Back Yard

A Lovely Private View

A Basement and Plumbing

A Lovely Large Dirt Mound

Basement Walls and Floor

A Window

A Huge Supply of Wood and Architect Cara (to tell use what it is for)

Stairs (who knew they came pre-built?)

A Nice Supply of Rocks (with two little nephews squint-smiling)

We are so excited to continue to watch the construction process.  We are even more excited for the house to be done mid-October so we can move in before the holidays begin.  In the three years Eric and I have been together, we have been in constant transition.  The idea of sinking our roots into a community is so fun for us.  Murphy is looking forward to having his own yard to pee in and his own squirrels to chase again!