One More Thing...

Brendan didn't have enough on his plate this week, so I suggested just a small project. HA! The boys' tub has been leaking for months. We knew this and pretty much have them take a shower or now bath in our room. We ordered a new shawer pan for their bathroom with our entire plumbing order and it came in yesterday. So, I thought he and John could just remove the tub and get ready for the shower, or better yet, get it ready for removal and let some of the crew get the cast iron tub out. The "small" project" began after dinner last night. Brendan hacked away at the existing tile and managed to get the tub loose. But instead of leaving it for the crew today, he and John got it outside and into the dumpster. Way to go! Yes, that hole goes right outside... we like to feel nature!

Out half bathroom went away yesterday as well. Good riddance!

The new roofing materials took a ride up this afternoon...

The windows are going in as they get to that area with the siding. John and Barbara have a really large unique window in their great room that mimics the shape of their ceiling.

Making Progress

The progress continues. The siding is wrapping its way around the house, the interior framing is going up, the opening from the existing to the new was revealed. Today the windows get here and go in as well as some HVAC things. Garret is excited that he will have cool air in his room once again. Tom is tearing out the main floor bathroom as we speak while Jameson cowers under my feet and Owen nibbles on some apples dipped in peanut butter. He doesn't find it necessary to watch these exciting things anymore.

Pictures: 1. front of the house 2. new garage is framed 3. opening from existing to new 4. pantry is getting framed 5. upstairs closet

WOW!

It's framed, we have stairs and the siding is started. Take a look... Maybe we need to go away for a few days more often.

From the picture of the stairs going into the house from the garage, you see the mud room into the craft room - it will be two separate rooms soon, then the boys in John and Barbara's great room window and finally their kitchen and great room.

Thursday Monrning - Moving right along...

As we loaded the car to drive down to Albuquerque, Tom was checking with Brendan on some siding decisions that to me seemed far off. Apperently they are happening today and tomorrow. He thinks the stairs to the upstairs addition with be in on Saturday as well as enclosing the second story and starting on the siding on the front of the house. We are excited to see the changes. Here are some pictures from Thursday morning. My Dad has been the trusty photographer as well as the electrician, clean up crew, and gerenral manager for us. We will miss him tremendously but he promises to get back up soon. John will take over next week. We will have to let him know that Tom likes chocolate - lots of it, and that the framing crew enjoys some Coronnas on Friday afternoon.

Late Nights - Lots of Progress

So I went down to the basement for a few hours yesterday afternoon and when I came up we had a second story! It is quickly coming together and we are excited to see all the progress. Today should bring some more warm weather, but it is really windy. I think I will pretend not to see all the dust - at least for today...

Tuesday - what will get done today?

So, we thought we found the perfect brick only to be told that it cost twice as much and won't be available when we need it. Plan B - call in the professionals. Brendan's friend and former coworker, Elizabeth, who just happens to be a designer made an appearance today and gave us some great advice on brick selection. She is also working on some exterior paint choices and promises to make us happy. Thank you, Elizabeth.

As for the framing and siding, WOW! They really cranked it out today. Our second story is enclosed on one side, the siding is off on part of the existing house and they started putting up the plastic housewrap on the front. It is going to be surreal to not see the progress for a few days. We will return to game of "what's different in this picture?"

Monday evening framing

The framers continue to amaze us at their hard work and the amount they accomplish each day!