December 11, 2008 - Siding is going up and windows are getting framed!

Tongue & groove boards are going up on the patio ceilings outside. Siding and shingles are going up on the exterior walls. Windows are getting trimmed out. It's really coming together!

December 11, 2008 - Things are hopping at the building site.

Here's a shot of the stairs going down from the guest room over the garage. So much wiring, pipes, and ducts. We delivered hot cider to all the workers on Wednesday. Such cold conditions they are working in right now. We are very grateful for their fine craftsmanship each day. The last shot is of our driveway off Daily Lane.

Boys will be boys

My that's a smiley Santa we have in Southern Oregon.











Here's a shot with the boys goofing around at the house this evening. They were wrestling in their box armor.

December 1, 2008 - Windows are going in

Most of the windows have been installed and both the wood fireplace and gas fire place are in. Heating & air-conditioning guys were busy working there today. It's so exciting seeing everything coming together. Now I know why my uncle said, "Building a house separates the women from the girls."

Alex's Christmas Tree

What a big boy carrying his own Christmas tree into the house. He was all smiles.

My Mom's B-day & Building update

We celebrated my mom's birthday today with some yummy Thai Food and then I headed out to the building site. Wow! I think there were at least 15 guys working out there at once. The place was hopping. Yippee! Heating & air-conditioning is going in. Roofing is almost complete and windows should start going in tomorrow. We just might have ourselves a house before next Fall.

November 17, 2008 - dormers, roofing, paint colors

The dormers are going up, roofing is beginning to go on, and exterior paint colors are being tested.

November 9, 2008 - Kid's Play With Grandma & Grandpa

We have been canning applesauce for 4 days now. Yes, we were crazy to bring home 14 boxes of free apples. So far we've put up 124 quarts. Only 5 more boxes to go. While the canning has been going on the kids have been enjoying the Lego train Oma & Opa gave them.