many more details are added....

another decision to be made.....what are we going to put around the fireplace?  This is one choice, but we need to wait for some other opinions.  A sample of the living room area rug is in the foreground.

This has been a very busy week for the men.  The hard wood floors have had one coat of sealer, the plumbers have most of the fixtures in place (they are waiting for a few last-minute items), a lot of the trim work is finished, the doors have been sent out to be stained, the baseboard is being put in, and the electricians will be hanging the light fixtures on Monday.

The weather has been somewhat cooperative; there have been a few sunny, "warm" days---by that, I mean that we could open the sun roof.  So, the masons have started the brick work, the garage is being "dried out" so that the floor can be poured, and the front porch ceiling is installed.

We have a firm move-in date set for the 23rd of April, so we will be leaving this home for good on the 30th.  Much of our married life and all of our children's lives have been spent in this house.  Our family has made a lot of memories here and established many traditions.  Many of you have contributed to our lives in this house over the last 36 years, and we are thankful for your friendship. love, and support.  But, it is time to move on; and we are excited to continue to include all of you in a new venue, to keep some old traditions and to make some new memories!  That is what life is really about--friends, family and memories.

Nathan was installing the baseboard today; beautiful workmanship.

the wooden heat ducts are laid out to dry after the first coat of sealer.

Doug is building a platform for the washer and dryer. My old back needs a little help now and then.

you can get a general idea of the master bedroom wall color and the bedding. Even though it is wrinkled from me carrying it around, it will look good in the room.

the master bathroom sink and spigot are a couple of our favorite things.

a view of the front porch ceiling.  There is plastic up to protect the brick work, and the siding still needs to be added, but the porch will be more open than it appears here.

a sample look at the bricks that go on parts of the front of the house.

the front corner of the garage with the door leading into the garage.

It is very exciting to go there each day and see the progress.  Everyone is so helpful and friendly; we will miss seeing all of them when this project is finished.  Thanks to all of them, again!