Well, we did it. We are now 100% moved in!

Last night, we celebrated with a bottle of champagne, the first half of which we enjoyed sitting out by the greenhouse watching an awesome sunset with a pleasantly warm light breeze blowing.

It is almost one year to the day since we got our building permit and less than two years since we first came to Portal and found this beautiful spot. (Also, since then, this is our 200th post on this blog.) It’s hard to believe how fast this all happened.

Sitting outside last night, we reflected on all the people who helped us get here. We have a very supportive and loving group of family and friends. Thank you all.

Most of all, Brad was an amazing partner in all this. He not only was willing to entertain my crazy idea to do this, but then rose to the task of building a whole house ourselves with many challenges that were far out of the ordinary. He was a patient teacher and an amazingly hard worker. At the end of this, we not only have an absolutely beautiful house, but our relationship is stronger than ever. Thank you, Brad.

Now, for a bit of a rest, and then on to the next stage!