As this year slowly winds down, I find myself reflecting a lot on the Killebrew family legacy that is so deeply tied to the Moran House. Richard and Connie poured their absolute hearts into making sure this specific piece of Dresden history was beautifully protected and cherished for the future. From the sturdy pier and beam foundation all the way to the peak of the original roofline, every inch of this property holds a special memory. It is a true honor to understand the deep history and architecture that makes our family home so incredibly special to Weakley County.
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The interior millwork inside the Moran House is a true masterpiece of historic carpentry. The grand staircase in the main hallway features beautiful, custom hand-turned wooden balusters and a massive, solid oak handrail. When you look closely at the structural joints, you can actually see the wooden dowels and traditional mortise-and-tenon construction used by the original builders instead of modern metal screws. It is a precise level of craftsmanship that you simply do not see in modern home building today.
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Here is another funny picture from our kitchen in Wildwood, Missouri back in late June of 2018. was holding his phone up to take a quick selfie of us, and I made the best surprised face when I looked at the screen. I was still wearing my bright pink hat and that hilarious dog t-shirt while we were just hanging out by the counter. has his usual serious look going on in his blue shirt and glasses, which just makes my silly reaction look even funnier next to him. I love looking back at these random moments because they show how much fun we always had just being together at home.