A Stroll Down Memory Lane-Foundation

Let’s take another stroll down memory lane and check out where we were on our house building process 3 years ago.  (Check out our 1st memory trip post here.)

3 Years Ago This Week: We had a foundation..finally.  It seemed like it rained for weeks which delayed the progress of the house by 3-4 weeks.  This was the theme for the entire building process.  Seeing the foundation poured was a VERY exciting step.

The two black pipes running outside of the foundation are for the drainage tile that is around the outside and inside of the walls.  The two black pipes sticking up out of the floor are for the geothermal that was installed under the foundation before the concrete was poured. 

I was really confused at this point of house building.  I did not understand how a family room, guest bedroom, guest bathroom, and storage room were all going to fit into this space.  It seemed way too small. I’m obviously lacking some spatial skills because it all fit.

We also had the start of the garage….super exciting…

Nate and I argued over a 3 car garage.  I thought it was a waste of space because we only had 2 cars.  He insisted that all houses being built in 2008 had 3 car garages.  I obviously lost this round but after seeing how much crap useful stuff we have in that 3rd spot….he may have been right.  Uggg.  The second time this week I’ve had to say that.  Painful.

There you have it.  Our house 3 years ago this week.

I’ll try to post an update each week.  It’s a good way for Nate and I to document the building process.  We’re having a little trouble remembering the details and it’s only been 3 years…can’t imagine how little we’ll remember by 10 years if we don’t write it down….we might be crazy enough to do it all again if I don’t get the entire painful rewarding process written down.

Do you have any questions about our house building process? What’s your opinion on the appropriate number of garage stalls?

Chicken Hobo

Warm weather = grilling at Decor and the Dog!

One of our favorite recipes is Chicken Hobo.  It’s yummy and quick.  Our favorite combination…

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How do you make this delicious aluminum foil pocket of goodness?  Easy.

First you spray some aluminum foil with Pam (or your cooking spray of choice)….~1 foot piece for each pocket that you want to make.

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Chop up some potatoes.  The smaller the better.  They cook faster that way.  We don’t have a set amount…depends on how hungry you are that night and how much carby-delciousness you are looking for…

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Do not call Ghostbusters on my pasty skin…I have a knife…and no, this photo was not staged.  I do occasionally spend some time in the kitchen.  Nate did, however, fire me from cutting potatoes shortly after taking this photo because I wasn’t cutting them small enough. I like my fingers. Whatever…

Place potatoes on greased aluminum foil.  Add salt and pepper to taste…

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Add some butter (again to taste…we use about 1 Tablespoon per packet) and a raw chicken breast.  Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and onion powder…

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Fold up the pouch so nothing can escape and place on the grill for 20 minutes (or until chicken is thoroughly cooked)…rotating the pouch about half way through…

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Mess with the dog while it’s cooking…

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When you’re done grilling, top with bacon (the refrigerated kind…is there any other way?) and shredded cheese.  Enjoy!

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What’s your favorite grilling recipe?  Do share!!

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Chicken Hobo

Warm weather = grilling at Decor and the Dog!

One of our favorite recipes is Chicken Hobo.  It’s yummy and quick.  Our favorite combination…

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How do you make this delicious aluminum foil pocket of goodness?  Easy.

First you spray some aluminum foil with Pam (or your cooking spray of choice)….~1 foot piece for each pocket that you want to make.

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Chop up some potatoes.  The smaller the better.  They cook faster that way.  We don’t have a set amount…depends on how hungry you are that night and how much carby-delciousness you are looking for…

Chicken Hobo: Cheesy Chicken and Potato Packets

Do not call Ghostbusters on my pasty skin…I have a knife…and no, this photo was not staged.  I do occasionally spend some time in the kitchen.  Nate did, however, fire me from cutting potatoes shortly after taking this photo because I wasn’t cutting them small enough. I like my fingers. Whatever…

Place potatoes on greased aluminum foil.  Add salt and pepper to taste…

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Add some butter (again to taste…we use about 1 Tablespoon per packet) and a raw chicken breast.  Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and onion powder…

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Fold up the pouch so nothing can escape and place on the grill for 20 minutes (or until chicken is thoroughly cooked)…rotating the pouch about half way through…

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Mess with the dog while it’s cooking…

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When you’re done grilling, top with bacon (the refrigerated kind…is there any other way?) and shredded cheese.  Enjoy!

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Grilled Cheesy Chicken + Potatoes packets

What’s your favorite grilling recipe?  Do share!!