House update

Wow, this update is long overdue. But since tomorrow is a big day in our construction timeline, I suppose I’d better catch everyone up. The power was just the beginning and the last 6 or so weeks have been crazy full of changes to the property. I suppose I could go back and figure out exactly what day everything happened, but really, who cares that much about the details!? (Hopefully no one, cuz I ain’t lookin’ it up!) Anyway, here’s the catch up…

First, the nice men came out and put in our septic tanks and field. (Note: I chose this picture because the dirt pile hides the ginormous piece of Deere equipment they brought in to do the job. Maybe they don’t know how it works in this family.)

Then, they dug us a giant hole:
Which, of course, Ryan had to climb into:
Then there were wall footings, rocks, and drainage stuff.

And while all that was going on, the nice men in the big red truck came and dug us a well. They hit water within 2 feet of where they thought they would, it is quality water and the pressure is great. Yeehaw!

And then, the wall frames appeared.
And were put in place a short time later
And the walls were poured

While those dried, the plumber came in and roughed in the basement plumbing, and when he was done, the concrete man was back to pour the floors

Hey, it looks like a real basement now! Ok, so the only way in and out is walking across 2X8s and then taking a ladder down, but who cares.

Here is the view from the top of one of the giant dirt piles:

Ryan looks very proud with what he has coordinated so far, as well he should be.

I think that’s about it for now. Over the weekend, the supplies were delivered for the framer, who is scheduled to start tomorrow. I'd have pictures, but they're still in the camera. And the camera is in the truck. And the truck is with Ryan, out at the new house. Hopefully I'll have more to add tomorrow. There is some rain in the early morning forecast, but we’re crossing our fingers. More soon!