This past weekend we were itching to just go up to the house site, even though not much exists except for a road & sidewalks. But we wanted to escape the hot temps in the valley and perhaps fly a kite since it's quite windy up there. There was a brief mention of hiking between Conor & I, but I thought that plan was squashed, so I threw on my boat shoes and off we were to the mountains. Well apparently we were hiking. A good couple of miles. And it was kinda steep. So yeah, my boat shoes were just awesome for that, as was my balance that is completely thrown off now that my belly is getting larger & larger.
But complaints aside, it was gorgeous up there!!! A summer storm rolled through bringing huge drops of rain while we were also covered in sunshine. Wildflowers everywhere as well as trails, it was hard to choose just one. I'm still in awe of the fact that we will literally be able to walk right out of house & down the street to numerous different trailheads, wildlife, & adventures. My little explorers will love it! And this may just be the winter that we finally buy some snow shoes, because again... we'll be able to strap those on right from our front door.
While we will be tucked up from the valley a bit, there is an adorable restaurant, market, coffee shop, & snow cone stand (priorities!) sitting a top the mountain just minutes from our house. We have plans to check that out later this week. Everyone we have encountered up there is so so friendly, I want to start spending more & more of time there.

Just imagining that view every morning makes me smile, once it gets going Im sure itll be smooth sailing, er building. And a snowcone shop! That is amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh thank heavens there is a coffee shop close by. That's pretty much my biggest requirement :p
ReplyDeleteSorry friend, I hear you on the uncertainty but keep your eye on the prize - so much to look forward to! What a beautiful area x
ReplyDeleteThe wait will be more than worth it!! Those views are breathtaking. I can't wait to read about all of the memories your sweet family will make here!
ReplyDeleteWow oh wow are those views amazing. I know it's so hard moving or building while pregnant. I can't imagine with two little ones at the same time. Glad you got up there to enjoy your space a bit though!
ReplyDeleteLove these pictures!!! That VIEW! And I totally relate to the planner thing! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis would have driven my pregnant nesting self NUTS! I feel you. All the fingers crossed they get to work asap!
ReplyDeleteGah! So much to look forward too though! That view is so killer good!
ReplyDeleteSounds like 100% the most perfect location for you guys, how cool. Hoping they start digging soon..!! How big is your lot (or is it like a regularly developed neighborhood?)? Looks like such a beautiful space.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry everything is on hold. That really sucks. The site is beautiful though and I can't wait to see the progress.
ReplyDeleteEeek! I'm so excited for you guys. But, so bummed that things are in a stalemate at the moment. I hope once ground is broken things truck right along for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry things aren't going more smoothly! Hopefully it'll make the final finished house that much sweeter, right? ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous location this will be for your home! I love it! Hopefully things will speed up soon!
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