Saturday, September 20, 2008

Sweet City of Burke...Here We Come

Well, we did it. We finally bought a home! After searching long and hard around the DC metro area, we found a winner...














Psych. I just wanted to make the home that we really found look awesome.

We have found a town home in the great town of Burke, VA, located directly south of the city of Fairfax. We fell in love immediately with our little gem of a home, not because of what the naked eye sees, but what it doesn't see. Are you following me? Have a glance at the snapshots below to get a feeling of what we have gotten ourselves into.

Can you say, "POTENTIAL"? This house has it written on every wall, in every corner, and under both layers of kitchen linoleum. Seriously.




Since we're closing at 1:00 pm Monday and moving in Saturday morning, Drew has his work cut out for him. Luckily for us, we have the honored childhood friend of Drew's, BEN BARKER, coming to share in all this man work. Boy, am I thankful I have the responsibility of bearing children, and not the burdens of home renovations.

Sit tight and wait for pictures of the "new and improved" mann-sion (slight exaggeration).

6 comments:

The Booher's said...

Congrats on your first home! I totally see the potential, it will be so fun to work on too! Cant wait to see the final picts!

Rachel said...

I've been wondering about your big move to DC. How exciting! Good luck on all your renovations and I hope you're able to settle in quickly.

Jani Jo said...

I think this home looks WONDERFUL! I am so happy for you! I think it looks good right now?! I love your main room with the fireplace and wood floors. Plus I love dark cabinetry in kitchens. However, I can't wait to see what you do to truly make it your HOME. Good luck lil' homeowner:)

becky said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Let's make dinner plans soooooooooon! And let us know if you need more man power -- I happen to know an expert picture-hanger/hammer-er/sink un-clogger.

Nehring Fun said...

I think the new home looks great! I love the big living room!! So happy for you, good luck with everything!

Ashlee & Christian said...

congrats! I am glad it all FINALLY went through, what a royal pain it has been. I am so excited for you guys though. We are for sure coming up to see you sometime - so get to work j/k! That main room looks HUGE!