A few more pics...

(guest bath - it has a few issues- second special yard building, master bedroom and bath)

It has a nice personality...

So, I know it needs a lot of work, but it has a nice personality.
Here are a few pics of how the house looks now so you can truly appreciate the work in progress.
(living room, kitchen, strange outdoor buildings, front)

Getting Ready...

Today I purchased my first tool, a must have for any home buyer of a "fixer upper" I bought a new tape measure. I like this one because of its bright read accents. (Oh my, that makes me sound like such a girl doesn't it?)

The time has come...

The time has come the walrus said
To talk of many things,
Of shoes and ships and sealing wax
Of cabbages and kings...

Does anyone remember that little rhyme? Well, the time has come to buy a house. I have crunched numbers, driven through countless neighborhoods, and poured over hundreds of internet listings, and the decision has been made. After much prayer and thought I have decided to buy a foreclosure home that fits in my budget (there are not many of those in my town).
It needs a lot of work, a lot of help, a lot of cleaning, a lot of tlc. The goal is to make it a livable, clean, and usable home without spending too much money.
A friend of mine who knew the kind of house I was purchasing suggested a blog. She said she would love to see my efforts at fixing up my fixer upper. So here we are. I close in 2 weeks... let the fun begin.