Both Matt and I have finally retired. We sold our house in Illinois and are now at our property in Montana. What a huge change after living in our home for 20 years! We downsized, in a way, from a 1,700-square-foot house on a quarter-acre lot to a two-bedroom, one-bath cabin on 18.8 acres. The property also includes a one-room guest cabin, a small bathhouse, a block building, a “giraffe barn,” a powerhouse, and several small outbuildings. I’m starting to think we're a bit overambitious.
Our tasks for this summer include finishing the enclosure of the addition we’ve started on the guest cabin before winter arrives. A well driller is currently on the property installing a water well, so eventually, we’ll have water available in the winter.
I don’t want you to think we’re on this adventure alone. We are not alone in the work we do around the property. Our daughter Kiersten, son-in-law Marcus, son Max, and lots of friends help.