A Sliver on the River

08/30/2026

Some of the best family traditions start with the simplest moments.
On our way to check out the cabin build,
we made our usual stop at our favorite detour restaurant.
It's more than just a stop along the way now. It's becoming part of our story, a little tradition we look forward to every trip.

We may be building a cabin, but along the way, we're building memories, creating new traditions, and giving our family moments we'll talk about for years to come.

Here's to the places, meals, and little rituals that become part of what "home" means.

08/30/2026

Week O - CFB is back!!!

We were hoping to be watching College Football from the lanai of our new build, cold drink in hand...but we're a little behind schedule, so instead of breaking in the new build with football, we've settled in for some home sweet home football this weekend.

New cabin: Still under construction
Us: Still ready for football

08/29/2026

When the propane estimate comes back and you’re over budget on all the things…

08/29/2026

Buy Land Then Wait…

We are one step closer to turning our Sliver on the River into a place where we can get away. It took over a year for us to break ground from the time we closed on our land. There was a lot of waiting, planning, dreaming, and patience required - but we’re so excited for what’s ahead.

When you find your land, don’t wait to buy, they aren’t making any more of it. What’s available today may not be available tomorrow. Sometimes you just have to take the leap and trust the process. We didn’t think we would be able to build any time soon, but we knew we could enjoy the lot recreationally until it was time to build- and that time came sooner than we realized was possible.

The dirt is ours. Our dream is in motion. Now we wait for the build to finish!

08/24/2026

Do Your Homework! Five Things We Considered During Our Land Search
1. Land Records
Review the deed, property boundaries, easements, liens, and other recorded documents. What you see on the ground isn't always the full story.
2. Zoning Ordinances
Make sure the property is zoned for your intended use. There are some properties that may be grandfathered in, but you could be looking at a non-conforming lot that may result in not being able to build.
3. Perc-ability
If the land isn't served by public sewer, you need to find out whether it can support a septic system, which is a critical factor in determining whether the land is buildable.
4. Excavation/Topography
Slope, soil conditions, drainage, rock, wetlands, and the amount of excavation needed can dramatically affect your construction costs.
5. Proximity to Utilities
Check how close the property is to necessary utilities. Getting services to a remote parcel can become a significant expense.

A piece of land can look like a great deal until you discover the costs and restrictions hiding beneath the surface.

08/11/2026

Looking for land? Don't overlook
Facebook Marketplace!
We found our property that wasn't listed on the traditional real estate market. And according to the seller, he wasn't planning on listing it in the traditional way.
The right piece of land could be just a few clicks away. But, make sure you do your research and due diligence to make sure the listing is real and is not a scam.

08/11/2026

Our Land Search - Part l


We searched for awhile to find our riverfront property. We were looking at land and cabins.
We wanted to be 2 hours from home.
Sadly, they aren't making more land...and there aren't a lot of riverfront properties that come to market and definitely not at a "lower" price point.
We came across:
1. Land that wouldn't perk
2. Crazy sellers that wanted a 10% NONREFUNDABLE deposit (non-refundable for ANY reason, even if the seller broke the contract)
3. Land that was non-conforming- which meant it couldn't be built on per Code/ Ordinance
4. Investors that outbid us EVERY TIME

08/03/2026

Four-ish months into our custom cabin build and it’s incredible to see our vision coming to life. Every stage brings us one step closer. Watching the craftsmanship and details come together has been so rewarding.

We’re grateful for the progress we’ve made and excited for everything that’s still ahead. Thanks for following along on this journey-we can’t wait to share more as our cabin takes shape.

01/06/2026

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