Jordan has been at work non stop on our house! It's looking so good! Only a couple of weeks until I get to see it in person! We've been so blessed to have family and friends pitch in to help Jordan with the construction.
So, here are the pictures - be prepared to be amazed!
Second story beginnings...
Corners going up...
Lifting the last long logs
Cedar porch posts
Mudrom roof on + house roof beginning
Joists and rafters for the top story
Rafters done!
Won't we have a lovely view from our upstairs porch??
2nd story inside
Looks quite a mansion, doesn't it?
Possibly my favorite part is the *huge* porch. I had no idea it was going to be so big. I know I plan to spend alot of summer time on that porch! :)
Roof progress...
Putting on the metal...
Roof finished!
Sub flooring on the first floor
Attic space
In between logs in - window openings prepared
Windows!!! (remember when we found these?)
Wire mesh goes in the spaces to hold the chinking (mortar)
I LOVE the windows! I think they fit our house so perfectly. Looks like home already!
So far....
I'm so excited! I know I'm going to love living in this house Jordan has built. Not only for the beautiful design, or because it's wonderfully old fashioned, or sturdily built - but mostly because of all the time and love Jordan has put into it over the last year and a half. That is absolutely beyond price.
This may be my last post before the wedding! Only 16 days left to go...!
Prayers for Jordan and I as we prepare to begin our new life together would be so much appreciated!
Next time I'll be blogging from Tennessee....! :)
21 comments:
I *LOVE* the porch!!! I've always adored those "double-decker" porches on mid 19th c. homes. And the windows look perfect! Congratulations again and prayers for your upcoming marriage!
Oh my! This is fantastic! What an amazing home your man is building for you!
Hope your wedding goes amazingly! May God bless you incredibly!
Rachel
oh my gosh! that is incredible! i am so excited for you to live in this beautiful house that your beloved built. not many people can say that!
What a wonderful way to start your lives together! In a beautiful log home you've work together to build and furnish! :)
Hoping to get to meet you in the next year at one of our Dance's!
Praying everything goes well for your Wedding!
God Bless,
Cami Henry
So lovely! Reminds me of a song from Barbara Damashek's musical "Quilters". "Every log in my house--straight as a pine can grow!!"
Enjoy your beautiful piece of historic ground under an everlasting sky,
Auntie Nan
Oh!!!! This is so exciting!!! I can't imagine how exciting it is for YOU! :) I can't wait to see you in a few days! It's going to be so nice! Been WAY too long... :) and I can't wait to see more pictures of the finished house and you two in it! :)
It is so, so incredible. What a beautiful home, and how incredible to know it has been built with so much love and significance attached to it. Makes me almost wish I could go back and get married over again, and start out like this! May God bless you and your soon-to-be husband as you start this wonderful, amazing, beautiful journey together.
How exciting! It's a lovely house - the big porches are my favorite part, too - and so special that Jordan built it for you.
You and Jordan will be in my prayers:)
Love and blessings,
~Tasha~
Hello Atlanta!
First, let me congratulate you on your engagement and soon-to-be marriage! The Lord works in such marvelous ways, doesn't He?
I just wanted to leave a note to say that I've been a reader for several years now, and as of late have enjoyed seeing the updates on your wedding preparation and house progress! I look forward to hearing about the wedding and seeing pictures of your home once it is finished. I'm sure it's going to be absolutely beautiful! I've always been partial to log cabins. ;)
My family and I have visited that area of Tennessee before and are acquainted with several families there, so I know it will be a lovely place to live. :)
May the Lord richly bless you and your new life with Jordan in Tennessee!
~Livvy Powers
Wow, this looks awesome! I am slightly envious. (JK) Really though you are blessed be marrying a man who can do this kind of thing and is *willing* to do it for you!
-Leah K.
www.apassionatafortheking.blogspot.com
Yes that is absolutely such a special gift to have a house built especially to ya'll liking. I will be praying for you as you near marriage. May the Lord bless you both as you draw near to Him!
In Christ,
Rebecca
That's amazing!!! You must be so excited!! I'll be praying for you both, that God would bless you abundantly!
Congratulations and God bless you both. I've been reading your blog for the past few years and enjoyed seeing your skill as a seamstress. I've been married for twenty-five years and we have nine beautiful children. We've had our ups and downs, but if you are both close to God you can get through them all together. Linda S. from Canada
It has been so fun seeing the house go up. I can imagine your pretty refrigerator, your enamel ware, the beautiful kitchen cabinet all placed inside.
What a special couple you are, talents beyond most. I look forward to wedding pictures. Many blessings and a life with God the center of you home.
Hello Atlanta,
I've absolutely loved watching the progress of your new home and your preparations for your upcoming wedding! I am so excited you! God bless!
Eva
Atlanta,
I'm so impressed with what you and your groom have accomplished! You are both such gifted young people and I pray God's blessing on your life. May you be happy, healthy, and richly rewarded. :-)
Congratulations, Atlanta! I hope your last few days of wedding preparations are wonderful, joyful, and peaceful! I know your wedding is going to be beautiful, and remember that God goes with you to your new home, even though your family will be several states away. Keep up the pioneer spirit!
This is so, so beautiful. Prayers and blessings for you both - just four more days! I'll be thinking of you all.
Oh, and your porches are incredible. This house o' dreams is so perfect!
I wish you all the happiness in the world in your upcoming marriage! As I write this, you are just two days away from your wedding. It has been a pleasure to see what you've shared of your courtship. Many blessings to you both!
In other news, I (among many others, I'm sure!) have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
http://threadheaded.blogspot.com/2013/03/id-like-to-thank-academy.html
Happy Wedding Day !!! I hope you had a perfectly wonderful day!
Hi, Atlanta!
Your wedding pictures are beautiful!! Just wanted you to know that I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award which I received from American Duchess.
You can read more about it here: http://www.edelweisspatterns.com/blog/?p=3687
Happy sewing!
Katrina
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