Sunday, November 1, 2009

"We have a House to Catch!"


my son said as we raced after it in our car. Our stick frame house was built by Timberland Homes in Auburn Washington, then dismantled and trucked up I-5 and across Deception Pass bridge to our Whidbey Island property.

I took the kids out of school, my husband left work and some friends joined us to watch as the house parts were trucked in, jacked and rolled onto the foundation.

My dear friend Joie celebrated the whole process with us!

On the 3rd day, we were able to walk through the home that we designed with Timberland and could hardly contain our excitement (as you can see, I didn't) at how roomy the little cottage feels, how the windows frame the views of water and farm and how cute it looks nestled into the tiny patch of trees on our lot.

Envisioning arbors of honeysuckle... surrounded by Island County native plants

Even the wildlife welcomed us - fresh deer tracks traversed the mud every morning and bald eagles, great blue heron, ducks, geese and songbirds all swirled overhead.

16 comments:

  1. Congratulations Gilbert family! I look forward to sharing a glass of bubbly on her inaugural day....and toasting to many generations of memories just waiting to fill up your scrapbooks, journals, camera lens and hearts. Your island buddy, Joie

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  2. btw - I'm SO glad to be a part of this....from ferry rides and island trips and treks, to searching and exploring ideas and places, to discovering the balance of beach and waves and flowing hills, to a once brambly wetland buffer awaiting another steward, to seeing your vision evolve and realized. xxoo JoJo

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  3. It's wonderful! I wish you many, many blessings there!

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  4. Oh it looks so wonderful - and the views - congratulations on your new cottage!!!!

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  5. How exciting!!!! It looks like a beautiful home in an absolutely gorgeous location! I am so happy for you all!

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  6. Oh gosh, how exciting!!! I remember how great/exciting it was to watch out home brought in down in AZ and then "glued" together - many glasses of wine later, I cooked my 1st meal in it. I LOVE all your windows!! That's essential to me too. And the clerestory windows. Wishing you and the family every ounce of fun and good mojo in your new abode.
    Hugz, Dini

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  7. Best of luck with your new home, Beverly!!! It looks fabulous...and in a perfect location.

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  8. Congrats! It must have been a little nerve-wracking following your new home donw the highway :P Setting up a new home is always an adventure, best of luck to you!

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  9. How exciting!!! And thank you so much for sharing the pictures and adventure - it's noce to see it happen after hearing you talk about it last month.

    Also great to read on Facebook that your book is printed and should be in the shops by December! Can't wait for my copy...

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  10. Oh my goodness! How exciting and wonderful!!!! Congratulations on the book and the darling house!!!

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  11. Oh Beverly I can't wait to explore your new home on Whidbey Island. I can see Jerry is working hard again to fix up my room??? ;-))))

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  12. How wonderful! Nothing like being in your own home that is brand spanking new! Congrats & enjoy decorating you new "digs"
    dot

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  13. Oh, I'm jumping up and down with glee I'm so excited about your new home. It is beautiful and I'm sure a dream come true. (I want one!!!!!) xo

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  14. Congratulations on your new home! I know just how you feel about the islands; I spent 7 weeks this past summer on one of the Canadian islands north of the San Juans. Heaven!

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  15. I am so happy for you and your family. What a wonderful home, I love the design. So many memories and adventures to come.
    Sending beautiful sunsets, Jacquie

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