Blame JD. He is so exhausting with his energy and ideas. When he is home we are so busy it is nearly impossible to sleep, much less blog but can you blame him? I apologize for not updating but at least I am consistently inconsistent.
BUT, although a lot of time has passed, nothing too visually exciting has been going on. For the past few weeks, it has been all sheet rock, plumbing, wiring, and duct work so it seems like things have really slowed down but it is all necessary, important stuff. It just doesn't make great pictures.
Here is the latest.
Picture above: The finished window boxes. I love them.
Picture above: The view from the middle window.
Picture above: Screened porch. The plywood floors are temporary, of course. The outer walls will be finished and screened and the kitchen wall to the left will be covered in stone.
Picture above: Exterior doors are in! Front door. I chose a solid wood style because I like to be able to cover all windows at night and didn't want to have to worry with awkward door window coverings. Deciding what color to paint it will no doubt be one part thrilling and one part torture.
Picture above: Kitchen door to screened porch.
Picture above: Great room double door to back porch.
Picture above: Laundry room door to back porch. So, these doors - I worried to death that I wouldn't like them but I do! I went with the enclosed blinds because I love a door with lots of glass but there are no good options for covering them. The mechanism works so well. You can raise and lower the blind and open and close them to any degree. As to whether they hold up well, only time will tell.
Picture above: In the evening, the light through the dining room windows is amazing. By the time the sun sets it covers the entire great room floor and out through the french doors.
Picture above: Ava's room. Well, unless the baby is a boy. Then we might have to make this the boy's room.
I'm pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!! I had to reread that last line three times before I got smart enough to scroll down some more. I will only admit this once, but I have misted up just a bit. I am such a sap. I am so happy for you and JD. This is such exciting news!!
Oh, and I almost forgot with all the excitement, the house looks absolutely fabulous. I am just amazed at how it grows in beauty and character with each day of progress. I wish I could just hug the happiness right out of you!! Such exciting days ahead!
Posted by: Shannon | April 09, 2009 at 02:12 PM
I cannot believe that is how you broke the news, but I am so glad I can share my immense happiness with Shannon and the world. Woohoo!
Posted by: Becca | April 09, 2009 at 05:56 PM