Feels like home...

We've made it through buying our first home together! After our closing we found a creek in the backyard called Doove Kill. When we there over the fall there was less water and was difficult to see through the leaves and foliage. 

We started moving in last weekend... And so far we adore the house even though we have so many projects to get the place in shape. The house was hand built by the last owner who was known as "Burky". Burky was an artist, woodworker and all around tinkerer. He bought the land and got a backhoe to dig the foundation himself. The house is special because it is handmade and quirky. 

My wonderful cousin Jeremy came and helped us move stuff. We are so lucky to have him as family and a friend too. The three of us had breakfast at the Elizaville Diner on Saturday. While eating pancakes Jeremy looked up and said "Whoa!! Look out the window!" There was a bald eagle flying around the lake outside. We felt very American. Nature is awesome. 

It just feels like home. Waking up there feels not only normal but exactly right. I don't know if I've ever slept better. 

Our bedroom had about 10 ladybugs hanging out on the windows. I've always been told that they are good luck. It's feels like we are VERY LUCKY. 

We'll spend weekends there and I'm already longing to be there all the time. The house is going to be a magical place for us.... Especially for our child. Thank you Burky, we love the home you built.