May 1st - my anniversary so let me tell me tell you about Jen and what we like

Now maybe she gets on this new blog and corrects anything I write...but first: "Happy Anniversary!!"

I am fortunate for several reasons but the ones that apply to this house-building project (and that you want to know about if you're still reading) is that Jen and me share many of the same design themes.  I'd be in trouble if I like traditional and she likes modern.  But whenever we discuss ideas, we agree 99% of the time (maybe 95% really, but I betcha this goes down as this blog continues!)

What does she like?  I think the best way to describe it is "Texas Modern."  Lots of open space, clean design - not cluttered, use of the beautiful Texas stone.  This "Spirit Lake House"designed by James LaRue is spectacular and I think will be our "dream" starting point.  Here it is: http://bit.ly/lbCYtB.  Why starting point do you say??? Well, I already told you I've been in the military for 20+ years.  I'm comfortable but by no means wealthy so we'll talk budget in a later post.

I'm getting excited now - my first blog.

Wow - we love this house!