Trekking around Europe...
Sweating it out at high school marching band camp....
And starting the new school year...
The Construction crew has been hard at work. The house has transformed from this:
...to this:
From this:
...to this:
The exterior is nearly complete with siding, stone, piers and walkways almost finished.
Inside, the wood flooring and stairs are in, tile work is progressing in the bathrooms, doors and interior trim work are being installed this week.
Everyday there are decisions to make regarding everything from the color of the gutters to doorknobs. It's mind numbing at times but at the same time very exciting to see how all of our previous choices are taking shape and forming the personality of the house.
Tracy and Steve, the builders at Cottonwood Development, proclaim that we are within the 60 day window for completion! There is still so much to be done but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be moving in by Halloween. I'm a little superstitious--it's a bit like counting on a pregnancy due date--more a rough estimate than an absolute.
