Today is the 2 month mark

 It was just 2 short months ago (Sept 17th) that we (I really take no credit, it's all Tom and a bunch of other people) embarked on this house building project.

 Again we are so appreciative and grateful for all the hands, seen and unseen, that have helped build this house.

 My Dad, the mighty electrician, knows what all these wires mean.

 

In the middle of all this house stuff, Seth had his 9th birthday.  For his date with mom and dad one of the things he wanted to do was get was a Kong cone from Macy's

 

They finished up drywall last week.

 Living room

 Loft

upstairs hallway

Windows, Chimney and Porches, oh my!

 This week was full of costumes and work!  Windows were installed, roofing/shingles put on (not by us), chimney chase build, front porch and back patio all put on.  This is exhausting just typing about it.

 But it didn't dampen the Halloween festivities.  We carved pumpkins Tuesday morning instead of Monday night. The kids opted for happy well-rested mom rather than cranky Monday night mom.  Morning pumpkin carving was good.  Had fun going to parties and trunk or treats while Tom worked.  He is working hard and really loves it!  We are so grateful for the many hands seen and unseen that are helping this building process move forward. 

 This year Seth was a wizard, Trey a Ninja Turtle, Samantha Indian Girl, Sadie a Cat and Tally a Cowgirl.

 We would like a buyer for our existing home. Praying for that.

 Heating and air is done, electrical and plumbing about 60% done. 

 Happy November!

 Chimney!!

Week 5 & 6

 Somehow I missed a whole phase of this building process.  Here is the latest!!

 This house is about 100 percent framed!!! Amazing.  Heating and Air is almost completely installed.

 We have plumbing and electrical starting today.  

Yay!!! for the hardworkers.  Tom and Jake have done so much.  Thank you Neum and Sariah for coming up last weekend.  You worked wonders on this house.  You guys rock!!!

Week 3

Week 3 (last week) stairs, and the outside walls of the 2nd floor were built.  Nice job guys!

Super job!

Week 2

 Hi Everyone!  I thought a daily update would be possible but it's probably going to be more like a weekly update.  So week 2 brought tons of progress.  Actually the few concrete pictures below are  from week 1. 

 Tally with a sucker in her mouth, one in her hand and a tooties roll in the other.

 This is how we ended week 1 with the slab poured and ready for framing.  Friday and Saturday it rained a ton.  I'm thankful we got to spend some awesome time with family.

 Marcus, Chelsea and Eve visiting from Delaware.

 Playing bean bag toss also known as "cornhole" in Dan's shop

 Baptism and baby blessing with more family

 Beginning week 2.  Floor trusses and lumber delivered

 First wall framed!!!

 I took the picture below around 7 pm tonight.  First floor done, floor trusses on, 2nd floor on ready to frame the 2nd story Monday.  There has been so much work put into this.  Extremely long days!  These weeks are seriously the longest weeks.  Nice work Tom, Dan and Ron!!

happy conference weekend!