Well, we finally did it. We now own a little patch of mud. The plan is to have a house on it in September.
Here are a some photographs of the site.

Feb 11, 2002: The view from behind our lot of the drainage pond.

Feb 11, 2002: Front view of our lot (Ben's pointing to it). Nothing going on -- just nice flat mud.

Mar 14, 2002: Things are starting to happen. Big pile of dirt in foreground from sewer work.

Mar 14, 2002: Two panoramic side views showing sewer work and outline of foundation.

Mar 14, 2002: View from back of lot (near the pond) towards street. 

Here are the floor plans.