well, the house is underway. they've cleared the lot, poured the slab and started the framework. we were out there everyday last week, making last minute window decisions and "okaying" the progress. it's exciting to see it take form. here are some pictures from the last few days...

preparing for the foundation

         the framework gets started. these windows are in the 

back of the house, off of the kitchen.

here's the living room fireplace and windows. 

it looks more like a spider web to me. 

here's ben and addi standing in the dining room. addi was already in her pjs. that hole is the front door.

the front porch. the 2 left windows are the dining room. the middle 2 windows will be the new nursery. and the window on the right is actually in our bedroom closet. blinds will be a must.

These are our new neighbors, Stoney and Roxanne. 

They had great tips for us on keeping deer out of our flower beds and scorpions out of the garage. yikes!