Thursday, February 10, 2011

Whirlwind week...

Talk about a whirlwind week, whew! 
We headed over to Daniel Island to meet with an architect tonight. We met at Daniel Island Park, which is the neighborhood where there is a house built of the plan that we really liked...after tonight, scratch that...LOVE!!! We were just going to check out the outside of the house, to get an idea of the size and elevation...until someone came out of the house to grab the mail, and SCORE, we were in! They invited us right inside to look around - perfect. It was a custom plan for them, so we got to really get an idea of how they used the space and how the floor plan really worked - it flowed together seamlessly and was absolutely gorgeous. Afterwards, we headed to a coffee shop to sit down and talk a little bit about any changes we would want to make {very minimal} and just chat. We loved the architect. We felt such a great connection with him and after all of the wishy-washy-ness of what we were going to do, it felt so good to make some progress and it is really a perfect fit for us. We are pumped!
I'll definitely keep you guys posted, and I really appreciate the advice y'all have offered up on building, etc, because we have no idea what we're doing...life's a dance, you learn as you go, that's what they say, right? {well at least that's what some country singer said...}
We've also spent the majority of our spare time getting our house ready to go on the market, which will probably happen the week after next - time.freaking.flies.by.

However, we've also made time to have a little fun...
with our buddy, Jameson, at the Children's Museum...
 And at the library for story time...ps, Charleston mommas, have you been to this story time at the Charleston County Library on Wednesdays at 10:30am?? It is fabulous!
 They read books, sing songs, the kiddos get instruments, and then they pull out the toy bin - it's like Gymboree minus all of the equipment! And, it's FREE!!! Even better, right?!? Parking is even free in the garage right underneath!
They made valentines this week, too - precious.
Kirksey was kicking away while she watched the other kids playing!
We had a great time chatting with some of the other moms afterwards, too! 
{We missed you though, Calee - hope you're feeling better, friend!}

Hoping to catch up on my blog reading manana!

9 comments:

  1. How exciting! Can't wait to see the future progress on the housing decisions!

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  2. Who is your architect if you don't mind me asking? My boyfriend, Richie is a builder and might work with him! So excited for ya'll!!!

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  3. Love Daniel Island! That will be a great place to live. We used to go to the Family Circle Cup every year, but haven't been in years past. Good luck with the design!

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  4. YAY for the house plans, so glad you got to see inside and know what you want. (I only wish you were actually just moving to daniel island :(
    Isn't story time the best,it's going to be our new weekly activity, when I kick this dang sickness-ugh- looks like y'all had a blast!

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  5. i love your blog nicole! it gives me a great escape from work. ha! i agree with calee that wish you were moving to daniel island. so fun that you can do play dates with katie and kirskey. xx, renee

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  6. I know - unfortunately we won't be building on Daniel Island, it's just where this house was! :( We'll be near Florence, SC, which is entirely too far away from my Charleston friends!! :( (although I'll be making that two hour trip VERY often, promise!)

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  7. I didn't know you were moving to Florence...sad! but at least you get to build your dream home there :) Richie would be glad to offer up any advise/help he can offer!

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  8. How exciting on the house!

    I just sent my mom the link to Mills' first birthday because it is so cute! That is the color scheme of Westin's but his is a carnival theme. :)

    Fingers crossed on the Clairsonic brush! :)

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  9. Nicole, how sad that you will be moving from Charleston! :( But, you'll be super close to Bridget (McCall Gregg)...one of my great high school buddies and bridesmaid! How wonderful to be building a home together...I still remember all the "fun" decisions my parents made when they were building their house over 15 years ago!

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