Quaker Steak and Lube with the Designers

Last night my brother and Jessica (his girlfriend) went to Quaker Steak and Lube to meet the designers from Extreme Home Makeover. They just so happened to be standing outside when all 4 of them (Eduardo, John, Paige, and Pauly) came riding up on a fire truck! My brother was able to snap a few shots [...]

Meet the Design Team

Veridian recently posted on their website the following:
The cast of the show headed to Madison

Join Paige, John and Paul at Quaker Steak & Lube for “Bike Nite” this Wednesday night at 7.  The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Design Team will arrive at 7pm so arrive early as space may be limited.  Quaker Steak & Lube is located [...]

Some pics from last night

Last night my father-in-law was at the home for a while and he emailed me a few pictures. He said the landscaping looks great, and you can get a good view of it in the pictures below. From what I’ve heard, today is the day where they are turning the house over to the designers [...]

Another Short Update

Well, after last night’s visit to the Extreme homesite we went back to my parents house for some R&R. Madeline and I slept in this morning (can I just say how much I adore my little girl when she decides to sleep in until 8:30…it makes me SO proud!). David did not sleep in with [...]

A Pumpkin Update

Time for another break from home makeover updates! I just went out and checked on David’s pumpkin project and once again the vines have grown even more (I swear they can literally grow a foot overnight), they are flowering, and there is even the start of a pumpkin on the vine. David is very excited [...]

My Evening at the Extreme Site

David and I went with my parents tonight to the Extreme Makeover homesite. We arrived at the high school (which is where you park to get to the homesite) around 5:30 and hopped on a bus for the ride. It was a fairly short ride and as we drove down the country road to the homesite [...]

More Extreme Home Makeover Pics

Here are the most recent pics from the makeover. These were taken by one of David’s employees so I can’t really explain them in great detail, although I will do my best based upon what I’ve been told. As of noon today they had the foundation poured (apparently they use a quick-drying cement so they [...]

Extreme Home Makeover Pictures

David and I are packing up getting ready to head home, but we checked our email and have a few new pictures for your viewing pleasure. I don’t have any updates since we haven’t talked to anyone back home, so for now enjoy the pictures.
Another shot of the house with a Pellitteri dumpster in the [...]

A Break from Home Makeover

For all of you who want to hear about something besides Extreme Home Makeover here is how a recent conversation transpired between Madeline and Nana (my mom).
Nana: (on the way to the coffee shop) Madeline, what does Nana drink?
Madeline: Coffee
Nana: What does Madeline drink?
Madeline: Chocolate Milk
Nana: What does Mommy drink?
Madeline: Chai
Nana: What does Daddy drink?
Madeline: [...]

Demo Day

I’ve gotten some pictures from the homesite and wanted to share them with you. You can see below a couple of pictures of the house.
The house before the demo

Tearing down the outbuildings

Some full dumpsters

Today marks the start of demolition. They filmed the “Braveheart” scene this morning which is the part of the show where they [...]