Remember the last time I talked about the barn building? No … well that’s because I haven’t updated you since October, when Ryan and friends poured concrete. Last fall, he actually got the walls and metal roof up. But the snow started flying before he could get any further than wrapping.
After finishing the rental property, Ryan was itching to get back to finishing the barn at our acreage. So now we’re back at it. And by we, you all know I mean Ryan. Right?
He took the week of the 4th off and finished the soffits. Which, on a barn built over a hundred years ago, means lots of custom cutting.
Then, it was time to add the barn board nailers before the siding.
Ryan, my brother and dad started putting up the wood siding next. Can’t wait to show you how it’s turning out. But for now … check out how cute this barn is.
Which, you may have noticed … WE HAVE A DRIVEWAY! We have been waiting since last fall. It’s 600 feet long so this was a project we hired out. Thank. The. Good. Lord. A neighbor actually has an excavating business so he did this all in a day. It would have taken us weeks with a skid loader. You all know that we typically don’t like to hire out jobs we “could” do ourselves. But this was worth the money.
It’s nice to have a driveway. And I should also mention that we also have an address now. Hurray!
Our little guy also loves the property. He enjoys visiting.
Okay, he mostly just likes the Gator.
He’s a pure boy.
P.S. This is our view. Not so bad.
Awesome!! Can’t wait to see the siding on the barn!! 🙂 And the driveway looks fantastic, but the view is definitely the best part!! Can’t wait to see more 🙂
That’s so wonderful! Your property is amazing, and I can’t get over all that work you guys have done already!
Henry is too cute on that tractor (or truck?).
What a gorgeous view!! When do you think you’ll start building?
Hey! This is exciting! And your view is freaking gorgeous.
this is so neat! glad you guys are a few steps closer to living there. can’t wait to see it all unfold!
What a gorgeous spot! And such big progress. The driveway looks great! I can’t wait to see more!
The number of projects you two get up to continues to amaze me. I am definitely sticking around to see how this turns out!
A barn AND a driveway? You guys are really moving along. The property and the view is so gorgeous. Can’t wait to see how everything else comes together!
It’s lookin’ good! There are so many adventures ahead for the Woodwards. Can’t wait to see this beauty come together.
That view is amazing!
Looking good!
Looking good! What is your timeline for house building? We are thinking of buying property and building so I’m curious what you are thinking time wise.
We’re hoping to build next year, but there’s no true timeline. We have lots to do before we can start – find a house plan, dig a well, get electricity … =)
i am usually a woods view girl, but that view is gorg! and a 600 foot long driveway is about what ours is and believe me be glad you hired it out! we did part of it ourselves and that was ENOUGH!
Your view and property is gorgeous! Our friends own a bunch of land out in the country and are building a new house right now and their view is amazing! So gorgeous!
Kim, it looks amazing!! I don’t know how you find the time and energy to accomplish such amazing feats! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more 🙂
What a view! and what a great place for Henry to grow up on – oh, the memories you will make out there!
I am SO excited for you guys. It’s an amazing property (that view!!!), and the barn is looking fantastic. You are living my dream, girlfriend. I hope I catch up to you someday 🙂
Just let me know when I should pack the family in the car for the barn warming. And an address??? Whoo hooo! Any house plans progress, or is that still a distant dream?
We haven’t decided on a plan yet – still aiming for building next year though, so we’d better get moving.
WOW. I’m so in love with all of it. I’m also incredibly impressed that Ryan agreed to hire out a job. THANK THE GOOD LORD. That view makes me want to do a happy dance and the barn is looking so great. DUDE YOU HAVE A BARN. I’m so excited for you guys!
That view is to die for! and the barn is pretty damn cute … not quite as cute as the little guy though