Thursday, February 19, 2009

Goodbye Hot Tub, Hello Basement

Yesterday we sold our Hot Tub after having it listed on Craig's List for only one night. I was sad to see it go because we did have some fun times in the hot tub. It has been a fun thing for six months but the novelty is wearing off and we have been using it less and less. When I told Jacob we had sold it he cried because he didn't want it to go. He and his friend Ali had on last hora while it drained.

The guys had to take our fence apart to get the hot tub out. It was sad and exciting to watch.



Here is the empty space that will soon become something else, grass or patio, we are not sure.

So why did we sell the hot tub? So we could have more yard space and so we could use the money to buy new carpet for our almost finished basement. Ben has been doing such a great job in the basement. We started from cement walls two months ago and now the drywall is half way done. We have great plans for a TV mounted to the wall, surround sound, office space and toy room. But all of that will take awhile:) I am very excited to have it finished, it will be a great addition to our house!

8 comments:

amydear said...

Definitely a great reason to sacrifice a hot tub. And I get nervous with small children around them. It will be fun to see your basement come into being.

Jared & Tracee said...

Very good idea. The idea of having a hot tub does sound nice, but more room......what i would give up to have more room!!! Can't wait too see it done!

Christy said...

i didn't know you guys had a hot tub. very fun! although if the novelty had worn off, may as well sell it and use the funds for a freakin sweet basement. heck ya!! i'm excited for you!

Heather said...

I am always so impressed with do-it-yourselfers. It'll be so nice to have extra space cuz #4 is right around the corner! Ha!

Renae said...

Wow! Ben is a handyman. You're house is amazing. Way to go, guys.

Erin Wageman said...

Hey guys! I don't even know if you will get this, so many people leave you comments! I found yours the other day while I was updating our blog. So just to let you know, I picked the music. Miah, I think added a Weezer song on there. But usually I do, do everything on the blogs. But if Miah doesn't like it he always gets the option to veto (well except for on my photography blog). Anyway its good to hear from you! How is Colorado?
Erin

Ohh and I wanted to ask if you designed your own background? It looks really good! I've tried my hand at it, but they always look to busy! Do you digital scrapbook?

Camille said...

Good luck with the basement, it will be so fun to have a space like that.

Breanne said...

That is fantastic. How exciting. I can hardly wait to have a house to improve or just decorate!