Aaannnndddd . . . They're off!!

Ward just let me know that we got the official permits and we've paid the hush money (today), so the house will turn into a hole in the ground on Tuesday, August 29th! I have just realized that I was mostly in disbelief that this was actually going to happen. Now, I'm getting excited.

Ward and I are going to look at kitchen cabinetry tonight. It turns out that this is something that needs to be chosen early, since it has a direct impact on the location of plumbing and electricity. (Of course, I always knew that the kitchen cabinets would be very important, but my reason "why" is a little different.) This is where we're going: http://www.tristarcabinets.com/ - wish me luck in liking things that are WITHIN MY BUDGET.