Holly I would love to point out the positives and negatives in your house but I can't see the plans well enough to comment, which is why I asked you to message me. Then I can make them larger for you and post them. :)
Here's a good thread on creating a custom home. Unfortunately the last links don't work.
Here are some other threads worth looking at:
We fit an architect into our budget
Designing a custom home
Book suggestions
What makes a house have good design
Did you hire an architect?
Hiring an architect
House plan using bubbles
Questions on changing around a floor plan
How to Design Your Own Home
5 Rules of Thumb for Better Home Design
House Plans Using Bubbles
I Just Read This On Sarah Susanka's Blog
[Did You Hire an Architect?[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/did-you-hire-an-architect-dsvw-vd~4464124)
[Aging In Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/what-to-look-for-in-a-house-if-you-plan-to-age-in-place-stsetivw-vs~82644128)
[Bath Aging in Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-ways-to-age-proof-your-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~60576589)
[Kitchen Aging In Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-confidential-10-ways-to-promote-aging-in-place-stsetivw-vs~56039514)
Tips for Buying and Designing a Home - Part 2
Tips for Buying and Designing a Home - Part 3
As others have said, get it right now on paper.
Q