Finally photos

Here's the house when it's one story.

Here's the 2nd floor added.

E & L posing in the upper window. You can see how big the windows are. L decided she didn't want the front bedroom. Windows too big. By taking the back bedroom, she'll gain more wall space and a bigger closet and a nicer view. M was willing to trade.

Here's the rear of the house. Joe was right. The kitchen window is smaller than the bedroom one above it. The wooden box on the right is the fireplace. You can get an idea how high the deck would be off the ground.

This is the east side. They haven't cut the opening for the kitchen window above the cabinets. You can see how big the basement window is: 6 ft. But it is the only window in the basement.

Second story

The second story was added last week. This week the roof trusses are laying in the yard, but may not go up until next week. The crew has another house they are working on and CK is on vacation.

Some of our friends have stopped out to have a look and they are all enthusiastic.

It is exciting to walk through the rooms and get an idea of their size. Like walking through a floor plan that has become 3-D. The windows are huge.

I've been buying light fixtures. Some at Lowe's. Was at Home Depot last Sat. and left my wallet there. Just realized it last night, so drove up today and picked it up. Took off work. Kids went swimming with babysitter. Pool closed early because of ballet tonight so good thing I could pick them up early.

Found things I liked at both stores. Also lots of ideas for pocket doors. I think I will order the outdoor lights at Target. I haven't seen anything I like locally.

Now am working at chosing siding and shingles. Everyone has a different opinion. Will probably go with gray, as no one but me seems to like green and the larger green sample that arrived today seems very light.

Will post photos when I can find the time.

M.F.H.