As we continue to wait for contractor bid numbers to come through – we’re getting close! – our excitement level is rising at the prospect of building our little dream house.

We purchased our piece of land nearly 10 years ago; But because it is located a 20 minute drive from our current rental home, we don’t make the trek out to visit very often. I wanted to do a bit of site verification this week, and just generally check on things there – so I loaded up the kids and off we went.

As you can see, the property hasn’t been mowed or tended to in quite a long time. I wonder if the neighbors have complained at all? Not only was the grass, trees, and weeds overgrown – the mosquitoes were absolutely awful! I guess that is what happens when there is a lot of humidity, heat and rainfall. We should expect that by now from Minnesota summers. First order of business when we do move into the new house is figure out pest control!

After a thorough spray in bug repellent, I decided to take a short video tour of the property to share with all of you. I apologize for my shaky camera skills and heavy breathing – I was literally swatting the mosquitoes away while filming. The video gives you a basic lay of the land anyway. I am considering this the ‘pre-construction’ walk through.