Drywall…finally!!
After a week of trying to get the drywaller and the framers out to finish their jobs, we finally have drywall and soffits. Tomorrow we get plaster and next week…electricity. Yea!
Continue reading →Nathanael
Jarrod’s Wedding
This last weekend we travelled out to Caldwell, Idaho to take part in the wedding of Jarrod Bell and Monica Buck. It was a beautiful service. We are glad we were able to take part in the ceremony. Congratulations!
Continue reading →Ticks
I received an email today which included an important warning. Due to the weather becoming warmer, ticks are once again a major concern. However, if someone comes to your door offering to do a free tick inspection by having you … Continue reading →
Swimming Lessons Update
Well, I am down to my final two swimming lessons. I feel like I have gained some new skills and lessened the fear that I feel when in the water. So that is a vast improvement. I have found that … Continue reading →
Shingles and Insulation
Finally we have shingles on our roof and insulation in our walls. The drywall guy was supposed to come by this afternoon, but we have yet to see him (and it is almost 6:15pm). We are always “on the schedule … Continue reading →
Opening for French doors
They came this morning and took out the old sliding glass door and made the opening for the new french doors. We are excited to see how it will look!
Continue reading →June 4th Room Update
Today they came out and put in our exterior door and prepared the two existing walls for insulating. They are going to wait until closer to the end of drywalling to put in our new french door. Next up, roofing … Continue reading →
More Pictures of room addition
For additional pictures of the work begin done to our house, please click here. This photo album will be updated each time I take pictures of the progress and will have more pictures than are shown on the blog.
Continue reading →Update on progress
Window trim has been added. Wiring has been run. Heating and cooling ductwork has been installed. And you cant see it in the pictures but our new exterior door and interior french doors have been delivered and are awaiting installation … Continue reading →
Swimming Lessons
I have decided to make an attempt to get over my fear of water. To do this I have signed up for 2 weeks of adult swimming lessons at the YMCA down the road from my house. I start them … Continue reading →
Framing Day 2
We have windows and siding! Really starting to look like a room addition now!
Continue reading →We are already enjoying our new room. Freddy didn’t really know what to think of the walls with giant holes in them. Lucy quickly realized that this was an opportunity to sit in dad’s lap.
Continue reading →Framed!
The framers came out and had ALL of this done in one day!
Continue reading →Cement!
Last week they came out and poured our new cement slab and patio area. It was nearly time for the framers to arrive!
Continue reading →We’re definately official
You know you are officially getting work done on your house when you see these things: A permit box, a company sign, and a porta-pooper.
Continue reading →Progress!
We now have concrete!
Continue reading →A day at the Beach?
It’s been nice and warm lately here in Gainesville. Been hitting the low 90’s. Since it is so warm we have considered going to the beach. But why go to the beach when you can just go to….. Your own … Continue reading →
And the work begins!
Today, the guys from Graetz Construction began work on our new room. The permit from the city came back today and so they went ahead and tore down the patio cover in preparation of tearing out the tree and the … Continue reading →
Gators at Payne’s Prairie
Plants on Payne’s Prairie
Some plants seen on the prairie. The last one looked dangerous.
Continue reading →Payne’s Prairie Wildlife
Some of the wildlife seen at Payne’s Prairie
Continue reading →Sharon’s Visit
Carol’s sister Sharon recently visited us for a few days. We had an excellent time. We got to spend a lot of time out in nature at Payne’s Prairie. We saw all kind of wildlife including wild horses, bald eagles … Continue reading →
Time for a Nap
This is what happens when Nate comes home from a long day at work and Lucy is tired from a long day of sleeping in her kennel.
Continue reading →Carol’s Birthday Present
Tonight I suprised Carol with an early birthday present. Well, she knew we were getting it, but she didnt expect it NOW. It wasnt supposed to come in for another week or two. But when I stopped by home for … Continue reading →
Carol’s Concert
Carol recented performed again with the Gainesville Civic Chorus. She joined shortly after we got here to Gainesville and she really enjoys it. The picture below was taken of us the night of her concert. In December they performed Handel’s … Continue reading →