Something I never wanted to do....

I've never really wanted to buy a house with "potential".
I've known a lot of people who've bought fixer-uppers and they turn into nightmares.
I kind of like houses that are already reaching their maximum potential. :)

But here in Eureka, most things have "potential".
There aren't very many things that are reaching their maximum.

After weighing all options (there weren't many),
We decided to buy the house we've been renting from the dentist Dan bought his practice from.

It is the funniest modge-podge house you'll ever see.
We've already affectionately named it 'The Money Pit'.

At least we won't ever run out of things to do in this small little town...

A quick tour so when I'm talking to you on the phone describing it's beauty you'll have a picture in your mind:

Outside view (the entire right side is a two story addition- that was added on who-knows-when??).

Living room with the floating staircase.
The home inspector said we need to fix that....ya think?!

The kitchen...look closely
huge island (I love) covered in 2" tiles (don't love)
maroon paint (don't love) yellow orange tiles on the outside counter (don't love).
Dan says it's Timpview colors...not necessarily the look we're going for :)

Standing in the living room facing the rest of the house...the far room at the end is the master bedroom.

Huge laundry room...will be so fun when it's organized one day.

Hallway bathroom...the girls said the paint color is called "Avery Poop".

Master Bedroom

Master bathroom...the clawsfoot tub is for sale if you want it.

Upstairs bonus room w/ its own bathroom and walk-in closet.
This room will soon be Kallie and Syd's room so Avery doesn't have to sleep in our room in a porta-crib anymore.

I know I sound really negative...but I'm actually pretty excited.
It's going to be a slow process as we can afford things, but hey...we've got time.
It will be fun to post before and after pictures for all to see.
Beware- if you come visit us we may put you to work!!