As the sun sets over Essex Ranch, the silhouette of our new home takes shape, framing the wide-open Texas sky through a picture window that’s quickly becoming a favorite feature. Standing there, watching the sunset from our future dining room, we can feel our vision coming to life—one sunset, one wall, and one memory at a time.

As I look around and see the house taking shape and the beauty of the land unfolding in new ways, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Not just for the progress we’re making, but for the memories that are being built right alongside these walls. Each moment, from Austin and Alex’s upcoming wedding to the joyful chaos of planning Hannah and Tanner’s, feels like a step toward the future we’re creating here—a future filled with laughter, family dinners, and the quiet moments under the stars that make this place feel like home.