One of the coolest things about our new house is the lake that they built behind our house, I thought that I would show how it has progressed over time! We have had a lot of pleasant suprises along the way.
After living on a busy street for 10 years we wanted to live in a circle. We were THRILLED when we found a lot in a circle AND then even more thrilled to learn it was going to have a waterway behind it. Little did we know what it would one day look like.
To refresh your memory, these are the last pictures of the lake that I shared, taken in February 2009.
Looking back it seems like they have been working on our lake FOREVER! February 2009.
I was so excited to get the first ducks in our lake. Lauren named these ones, Louie and Sally. February 2009.
Okay, let's back up and start from the beginning before I show the TODAY pictures. Here is how it looked BEFORE construction even began August 2008, just a heap of dirt.
August 2008, you can see the light and the street.
Starting the foundation of the lake, August 2008. On a side note, I think the blue sky and the clouds in the background look really cool.
This is September 2008, they had started to build the house, this picture is taken from where the lake is now:
This tunnel has been there since way before we started building, but for months it had guck around it, as shown in this picture. September 2008.
Forming up the lake. September 2008.
A shot from inside the house, from above. September 2008.
My Mom, Dad and sisters checking out my house for one of the first times. You can see the ledge and where the water will SOON be. September 2008.
A lot can change in just a year! This was October 2008.
Another shot from where the water currently is. October 2008.
Ivory (our builders) gave us this fence..another pleasant surprise..woo-hoo! November 2008.
Seeing the lake take shape! November 2008.
What a difference a month makes! This was taken the day we closed on our loan. December 2008. Finally there is water!
Beautiful mountains in the distance. I love living in Utah. December 2008.
And that brings us to today! Another surprise along the way is to find out that there would be walking trails laced throughout our development along with many other waterways. The most recent surprise came the end of September when we looked out the window to see TREES being planted behind our house! That came shortly after the rock wall. I can't wait to see what may come next!
Here I think you can get a picture of all that they have accomplished. One day soon I think, they will pave the road over the bridge.
Oooh! Another recent surprise was the addition of windmills throughout the neighborhood. I think they may be for natural power or something. This was taken from the corner of our property. I like the three contrasting blues of the sky, the mountains and the water.
Here is our house today, lake, trees, rock-wall and all. My little slice of heaven!
I am loving our new purple tree and the baby green one, can you see it? Can't wait to watch them grow!
Matt had made the comment to me that he likes when people blog about projects, that he likes to see how things progress. So, this post is for you Matt. Like a fine wine, or our lake in the backyard....
Some things get better in time. I will try to keep you updated as things progress even more.
I decided that I would make the other part of her present. Soooo I also made a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet to match the two shirts.
I have been making jewelry for about 5 years now. I still love to make pieces and I bead whenever I can. Here is a picture of my creations created especially for her and I hope that she liked my gift! Hope your birthday was great Alex!! Love ya girl!
Looking back it seems like they have been working on our lake FOREVER! February 2009.
I was so excited to get the first ducks in our lake. Lauren named these ones, Louie and Sally. February 2009.
Okay, let's back up and start from the beginning before I show the TODAY pictures. Here is how it looked BEFORE construction even began August 2008, just a heap of dirt.
August 2008, you can see the light and the street.
Starting the foundation of the lake, August 2008. On a side note, I think the blue sky and the clouds in the background look really cool.
This is September 2008, they had started to build the house, this picture is taken from where the lake is now:
This tunnel has been there since way before we started building, but for months it had guck around it, as shown in this picture. September 2008.
Forming up the lake. September 2008.
A shot from inside the house, from above. September 2008.
My Mom, Dad and sisters checking out my house for one of the first times. You can see the ledge and where the water will SOON be. September 2008.
A lot can change in just a year! This was October 2008.
Another shot from where the water currently is. October 2008.
Ivory (our builders) gave us this fence..another pleasant surprise..woo-hoo! November 2008.
Seeing the lake take shape! November 2008.
What a difference a month makes! This was taken the day we closed on our loan. December 2008. Finally there is water!
Beautiful mountains in the distance. I love living in Utah. December 2008.
And that brings us to today! Another surprise along the way is to find out that there would be walking trails laced throughout our development along with many other waterways. The most recent surprise came the end of September when we looked out the window to see TREES being planted behind our house! That came shortly after the rock wall. I can't wait to see what may come next!
Here I think you can get a picture of all that they have accomplished. One day soon I think, they will pave the road over the bridge.
Oooh! Another recent surprise was the addition of windmills throughout the neighborhood. I think they may be for natural power or something. This was taken from the corner of our property. I like the three contrasting blues of the sky, the mountains and the water.
Here is our house today, lake, trees, rock-wall and all. My little slice of heaven!
I am loving our new purple tree and the baby green one, can you see it? Can't wait to watch them grow!
Matt had made the comment to me that he likes when people blog about projects, that he likes to see how things progress. So, this post is for you Matt. Like a fine wine, or our lake in the backyard....
