We're Buying a HOUSE!!

So, the time has finally come for us to purchase our first home! We are beyond ecstatic, and have been working toward this goal for a LONG time! We've been extremely cautious about it due to the economy and foreclosure rates. Probably overly cautious due to some of the things I've seen working in mortgage and banking. But, we both feel like the time is right, and we've saved up a nice little chunk to put down. So...we put down a deposit a few weeks ago to build a home in Anna (just north of McKinney). It will look like this...Minus the ugly pink colored brick. It's 1920 square feet, 3 bedroom, and 2 bath. Here is our floorplan... So, right now we are trying to pick out colors for brick, granite, tile, paint, carpet, etc. Which sounds like a fun and simple task, but it has me majorly fretting! Who knew there could be SO many shades of beige!?! Bryan has opted out of this process, and says he'll be happy with "whatever," so all the pressure is on me. I'm sure I'll figure it out though. Once I do, they will break ground, and then construction should take 3-4 months. So we're thinking we'll probably close after the first of the year. We can't wait! It's been great living in Blue Ridge, and I'm sure we'll still spend alot of time out there, but it will be so nice to have our own space.