When I arrived at the house a week or so ago, the exterior doors had been installed. These doors lead out to the back porch, but because the decking for porch was not installed, I hadn't seen what was written on this wooden brace. In case you can't read it, it says "DO NOT OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS." I hope this statement is just a cruel joke. I hope we are opening these doors by Thanksgiving... and not just to try them out, but to be moving furniture and boxes in. The apartment walls are definitely closing in on us.
The brick is going up nicely and we are definitely happy with our choice. After such worry, we are relieved that it looks as good as it does. It actually looks a lot different in person than it does in these pictures.
Lots of new bricks have been delivered this week. Turns out we just had received half of the shipment previously. I think the house has about 30,000 bricks.
Of course, no trip to the house would be complete without John Thomas climbing on some of the equipment. We've gotten to where we just have to pick a spot in the middle of a open room and have him sit in it while we are looking over the house.
Here is Caroline and Craig and Maribeth's daughter, Emmerson. She just turned two and my kids love it when she is at the house. I think she likes having "big" kids to play with too.
Both of my kids think that Emmerson is a doll and like to pick her up and carry her like one.
Later in the week, you can see that a large section of the brick has been finished.
Here's Brian talking to the fireplace installer.
The stairs now have actual structural support. This will be our coat closet and storage for Christmas Decorations.
Here is the fireplace installed in the living romo. They just don't make fireplaces like they used to. We won't be able to use this one for much warmth, it's pretty small. But at least it is wood burning and not just gas logs.
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