So I don't know how many have heard the story of Nathanael and I trying to finish our basement but I will tell you in a nutshell. In 2006 we bought the house, in summer 2007 we finished the framing. In 2008 we had a rather large bill due for Nathanael's business, which drained all (and even more so) our finances for finishing the basement. We also discovered that we had termites
around this same time. In finding termites, we found that the front step was actually built into the foundation and was settling and pulling away from the house. This caused the gaps for water and those lovely little creatures to get in. Thus, needing to be replaced before we could proceed with completing the basement. In 2009 we decided it was time to get that replaced. In 2010 it actually happened. (exhibit A)
around this same time. In finding termites, we found that the front step was actually built into the foundation and was settling and pulling away from the house. This caused the gaps for water and those lovely little creatures to get in. Thus, needing to be replaced before we could proceed with completing the basement. In 2009 we decided it was time to get that replaced. In 2010 it actually happened. (exhibit A) 
While that was being replaced, the cement truck pulled onto our driveway and busted it. (exhibit B) So now, we need to get our driveway replaced (it REALLY needed it anyway) and once again depleting any funds for finishing the basement.On Tuesday morning I got a picture mail from Nathanael with a surprise. (exhibit C)
We are now getting our new driveway. I am very pleased! I am also very nervous because I am not there to feel things out and talk about it. If you didn't know, I do like to control things that are under my care. It's hard for me to let go. Thankfully, I have someone there to make sure the guys are doing it right and not ripping us off. She tells me everything when I get home. (exhibit D & E)
