tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42189556782187722522012-02-16T09:51:39.435-08:00Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-36189574441841095482010-05-04T21:26:00.000-07:002010-05-04T21:52:43.849-07:00Days 172-191<br /><br />Things are flying by now with incredible speed...I don't feel like I have enough time in the day to get everything done! The brick is gorgeous...the siding is a lot darker than we thought it would be, but we like it...we ended up going with a dark fascia and soffit because it looked better with the siding...we love it, too!...the garage doors are ordered...they will be dark like the fascia...the deck is complete as well as the little porch in the garage...the trim was completed today...they have already started painting and Kelly took two weeks off work to do the tiling...we will move out of our rental at the end of the month and move in with my parents if need be for a short time...even though I am completely worn out...it sure has been fun!<br /><br />Here is a view of the siding from the back side...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Py-rrcI/AAAAAAAAAmU/oiPSJrWKj6w/s1600/DSCN8973.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Py-rrcI/AAAAAAAAAmU/oiPSJrWKj6w/s400/DSCN8973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467639599359307202" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Very dark...I LOVE it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1QWti0PI/AAAAAAAAAmc/SLMeZ6W_7BY/s1600/DSCN8981.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1QWti0PI/AAAAAAAAAmc/SLMeZ6W_7BY/s400/DSCN8981.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467639608951099634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the retaining wall we had to have built so that when it rains all the water doesn't pour into the basement!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Q3fFFiI/AAAAAAAAAmk/XeJ_S_bdoow/s1600/DSCN8983.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Q3fFFiI/AAAAAAAAAmk/XeJ_S_bdoow/s400/DSCN8983.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467639617748801058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The lovely septic tank...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1y9w9dVI/AAAAAAAAAm8/777oQAej4jg/s1600/DSCN8990.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1y9w9dVI/AAAAAAAAAm8/777oQAej4jg/s400/DSCN8990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640203549963602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke enjoying watching them put in part of the septic system...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1R7CWQfI/AAAAAAAAAm0/5xGemK7n0Nw/s1600/DSCN8987.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1R7CWQfI/AAAAAAAAAm0/5xGemK7n0Nw/s400/DSCN8987.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467639635881902578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The finished brick with the bronze fascia...the front door will be stained a dark bronze color...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Rbs9YbI/AAAAAAAAAms/uuJzDmlDvuU/s1600/DSCN8980.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1Rbs9YbI/AAAAAAAAAms/uuJzDmlDvuU/s400/DSCN8980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467639627470692786" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />home sweet home...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1zVbqXVI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Dkdv-bSFW88/s1600/DSCN8993.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D1zVbqXVI/AAAAAAAAAnE/Dkdv-bSFW88/s400/DSCN8993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640209903082834" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The beginnings of the deck...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D10WIjF3I/AAAAAAAAAnU/F-CcL6l0W2k/s1600/DSCN9000.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D10WIjF3I/AAAAAAAAAnU/F-CcL6l0W2k/s400/DSCN9000.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640227271219058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />looking lovely...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2VNVWsFI/AAAAAAAAAnk/eOvoT3F0Q-Q/s1600/DSCN9014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2VNVWsFI/AAAAAAAAAnk/eOvoT3F0Q-Q/s400/DSCN9014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640791844696146" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />stairs almost complete...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2Wq8q_rI/AAAAAAAAAn8/HPJ6O6FxUJ4/s1600/DSCN9021.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2Wq8q_rI/AAAAAAAAAn8/HPJ6O6FxUJ4/s400/DSCN9021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640816974102194" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The small sample garage door panel on the right is the color our garage doors will be...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D104EuNpI/AAAAAAAAAnc/OnCfawBRl00/s1600/DSCN9006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D104EuNpI/AAAAAAAAAnc/OnCfawBRl00/s400/DSCN9006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640236381976210" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke playing the Leapster on the window seat...you can also see some of the bead board hung on the wall behind him...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2WBEaJbI/AAAAAAAAAn0/agrNQds7eHU/s1600/DSCN9020.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2WBEaJbI/AAAAAAAAAn0/agrNQds7eHU/s400/DSCN9020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640805732263346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The walk in pantry...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2XUQpgNI/AAAAAAAAAoE/6t5jc5DgWAs/s1600/DSCN9024.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2XUQpgNI/AAAAAAAAAoE/6t5jc5DgWAs/s400/DSCN9024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467640828063744210" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view of the pantry from the kitchen...there will be cupboard doors on the fronts of these openings...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2s9t4lVI/AAAAAAAAAoM/5A6Y8ivLt0I/s1600/DSCN9027.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2s9t4lVI/AAAAAAAAAoM/5A6Y8ivLt0I/s400/DSCN9027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467641199969473874" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The bead board in the dining room primed and ready to paint...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2tfgIRVI/AAAAAAAAAoU/nmeqHqFbMRA/s1600/DSCN9032.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2tfgIRVI/AAAAAAAAAoU/nmeqHqFbMRA/s400/DSCN9032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467641209038587218" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The inside doors lined up like soldiers to be painted...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2ttKAA5I/AAAAAAAAAoc/CR2hkerV140/s1600/DSCN9033.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2ttKAA5I/AAAAAAAAAoc/CR2hkerV140/s400/DSCN9033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467641212703867794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Kelly's first time tiling...he did a really good job...only 1400 square feet more to go! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2t91rIMI/AAAAAAAAAok/KDf3JtP-acw/s1600/DSCN9035.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S-D2t91rIMI/AAAAAAAAAok/KDf3JtP-acw/s400/DSCN9035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467641217182015682" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3618957444184109548?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-30708874302048732662010-04-14T17:11:00.000-07:002010-04-14T17:48:45.068-07:00Days 145-171<br /><br />Has it really been a month since I updated this thing??? Things have been so busy...so many decisions to make! The House looks fantastic!! They finished the brick weeks ago. Other things that are complete...drywall, taping drywall, and texturing. They have also started the finish trim work and started (and almost finished) the siding today...LOVE IT! I have been busy trying to get carpet and tile finalized...cabinets and fireplaces designed...paint picked out and blinds ordered. Kelly is busy figuring out the deck and retaining wall and rain gutters and garage doors...also trying to decide if we have the $$$ to upgrade the can lights...hmmm...we will see...I just love how it is turning out...I love the colors! There are plenty of pictures here...enjoy!<br /><br />The kids love to go up to The House and check out its progress...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZfO2FFLxI/AAAAAAAAAmE/tmpvxB8suIA/s1600/DSCN8855.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZfO2FFLxI/AAAAAAAAAmE/tmpvxB8suIA/s400/DSCN8855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460156306872938258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />There are lots of pictures of them laying brick...to be quite honest...it was fascinating to watch...it was not uncommon for me to sit there for an hour and watch them brick...I love it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8Zbu-Vs_JI/AAAAAAAAAjk/o4Oy-1XXCc8/s1600/DSCN8862.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8Zbu-Vs_JI/AAAAAAAAAjk/o4Oy-1XXCc8/s400/DSCN8862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460152460799442066" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbvlALQhI/AAAAAAAAAj0/gTy7FVwEBqY/s1600/DSCN8869.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbvlALQhI/AAAAAAAAAj0/gTy7FVwEBqY/s400/DSCN8869.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460152471178134034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcWzHF4rI/AAAAAAAAAkM/xTmoK-eTD5w/s1600/DSCN8879.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcWzHF4rI/AAAAAAAAAkM/xTmoK-eTD5w/s400/DSCN8879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153144980136626" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcXbZgiEI/AAAAAAAAAkU/pZFtrOSbF5w/s1600/DSCN8887.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcXbZgiEI/AAAAAAAAAkU/pZFtrOSbF5w/s400/DSCN8887.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153155794798658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcXiKNh2I/AAAAAAAAAkc/Kuu0sUX9VDM/s1600/DSCN8889.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcXiKNh2I/AAAAAAAAAkc/Kuu0sUX9VDM/s400/DSCN8889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153157609686882" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcYbJUydI/AAAAAAAAAkk/xOUd2uNucak/s1600/DSCN8892.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcYbJUydI/AAAAAAAAAkk/xOUd2uNucak/s400/DSCN8892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153172906789330" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I was wondering how they were going to make the arch! They let this form sit there for a couple of weeks to ensure the brick had cured properly...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdEsZEe5I/AAAAAAAAAk8/pIvL0tui1Oc/s1600/DSCN8916.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdEsZEe5I/AAAAAAAAAk8/pIvL0tui1Oc/s400/DSCN8916.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153933450476434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I think this is a good view of the "coins" that we put on each corner of the house and on the pillars...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdFGGokZI/AAAAAAAAAlE/OqolkmU7lOI/s1600/DSCN8917.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdFGGokZI/AAAAAAAAAlE/OqolkmU7lOI/s400/DSCN8917.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153940352471442" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdFkGCCnI/AAAAAAAAAlM/COzFIR07Yi4/s1600/DSCN8918.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdFkGCCnI/AAAAAAAAAlM/COzFIR07Yi4/s400/DSCN8918.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153948403010162" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I know this picture isn't the greatest...but you get the general idea of it all finished...the arch support is still there...they actually removed that yesterday, but I haven't got a picture of it yet!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZeZGohEWI/AAAAAAAAAl8/YUeXelalkOA/s1600/DSCN8967.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZeZGohEWI/AAAAAAAAAl8/YUeXelalkOA/s400/DSCN8967.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460155383603597666" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The ceiling in the living room...the guys who did the drywall were awesome and FAST...holy cow...they did the whole house in a couple of days!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbwmSg26I/AAAAAAAAAkE/_MzKSBPqGec/s1600/DSCN8877.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbwmSg26I/AAAAAAAAAkE/_MzKSBPqGec/s400/DSCN8877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460152488703351714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>The trey ceiling in the dining room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbwGsdTcI/AAAAAAAAAj8/-MV3bNwBaMI/s1600/DSCN8874.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZbwGsdTcI/AAAAAAAAAj8/-MV3bNwBaMI/s400/DSCN8874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460152480222236098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from the window seat in the kitchen looking out to the front door...the half wall in front is for the raised bar...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcY-K6b3I/AAAAAAAAAks/5TvSyXWCwIk/s1600/DSCN8894.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZcY-K6b3I/AAAAAAAAAks/5TvSyXWCwIk/s400/DSCN8894.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153182308691826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another view of the living room...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdD94BJXI/AAAAAAAAAk0/IMtCzqJzUMw/s1600/DSCN8903.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdD94BJXI/AAAAAAAAAk0/IMtCzqJzUMw/s400/DSCN8903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153920963814770" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The taping complete in the living room...the guys doing our taping and texturing and painting are also awesome...fast and good!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdF0cal1I/AAAAAAAAAlU/ROOwqMupJjQ/s1600/DSCN8948.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdF0cal1I/AAAAAAAAAlU/ROOwqMupJjQ/s400/DSCN8948.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460153952791861074" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view of the kitchen...this is looking from the dining room into the main kitchen area...the half wall in front is for the raised bar...on the back side of it will be the sink and dishwasher...on the left wall will be the fridge in the foreground and the stove about halfway back...on the back wall will be a computer nook on the left...double oven...then floor to ceiling pantry cupboards with a microwave niche...in the middle will be and island...to the right will be a peninsula...clear as mud?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdvSB6FmI/AAAAAAAAAl0/LhQ6exgkkO4/s1600/DSCN8945.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdvSB6FmI/AAAAAAAAAl0/LhQ6exgkkO4/s400/DSCN8945.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460154665108379234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I just love how the toy area turned out downstairs...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZduAnri2I/AAAAAAAAAlc/01jl8rvkywM/s1600/DSCN8954.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZduAnri2I/AAAAAAAAAlc/01jl8rvkywM/s400/DSCN8954.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460154643255102306" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here are the inside doors and trim...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZduvmDKlI/AAAAAAAAAlk/IsLYXHnES0w/s1600/DSCN8959.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZduvmDKlI/AAAAAAAAAlk/IsLYXHnES0w/s400/DSCN8959.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460154655864728146" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I only have this one picture of the siding...not sure where the other ones are hiding...I LOVE the dark color ( I know it is kinda hard to see in this picture)...I will post more pictures of it later...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdvF14V0I/AAAAAAAAAls/xuX-9dk8MP0/s1600/DSCN8969.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S8ZdvF14V0I/AAAAAAAAAls/xuX-9dk8MP0/s400/DSCN8969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460154661836707650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3070887430204873266?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-27349934828380443842010-03-18T20:13:00.000-07:002010-03-18T21:08:10.129-07:00Days 132-144<br /><br />Wow...where to begin?...the roof is FINALLY done...it took them FOREVER!...not very impressed with their work ethic AT ALL!!!...hopefully it doesn't leak on us, but it looks good...inspections have been done on the heating/cooling, electric, plumbing and framing...everything looks good...the "yucky" windows have been replaced with ones that we REALLY like...I do believe that all the windows are in now...almost all the outside doors have been placed...just waiting on one in the garage and one in the shop...the insulation is done...man, were they fast!...(the roofers could take a couple of lessons from them!)...the sheetrock arrives tomorrow...the brick masons started today...I LOVE THE BRICK!!!! I can't wait to see it finished...they said it would probably take until the end of next week...LOVE IT!...the front step is poured...no more walking up a 2x10 to get in the front door!...the fireplaces have been framed in and installed...the weather has been great...I guess the word is that it might be finished the first part of June...lets cross all our fingers and toes!!!!!<br /><br />Here they are building the front porch...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lu_nt5FGI/AAAAAAAAAf8/XtSy7L1Md5E/s1600-h/DSCN8798.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lu_nt5FGI/AAAAAAAAAf8/XtSy7L1Md5E/s400/DSCN8798.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450181275832357986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Lots of snow flurries while framing for the front porch...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvABAV-WI/AAAAAAAAAgE/9dFpw1anu3E/s1600-h/DSCN8802.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvABAV-WI/AAAAAAAAAgE/9dFpw1anu3E/s400/DSCN8802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450181282620635490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Steps covered with a concrete blanket...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvAm5rOFI/AAAAAAAAAgM/xoR7n67Juqs/s1600-h/DSCN8804.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvAm5rOFI/AAAAAAAAAgM/xoR7n67Juqs/s400/DSCN8804.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450181292793215058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Kelly standing nonchalantly on the front step...the posts won't be that skinny...they will have brick around them...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwO6onmgI/AAAAAAAAAhk/U-dYSbNtQvs/s1600-h/DSCN8823.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwO6onmgI/AAAAAAAAAhk/U-dYSbNtQvs/s400/DSCN8823.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182638120180226" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Head tilt...this is the framing for the fireplace in the living room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvBWcIu2I/AAAAAAAAAgU/ML3vfR7c2Wc/s1600-h/DSCN8805.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvBWcIu2I/AAAAAAAAAgU/ML3vfR7c2Wc/s400/DSCN8805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450181305554221922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Framing for the fireplace in the master bedroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvByXvzYI/AAAAAAAAAgc/8qMpGhykShA/s1600-h/DSCN8807.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvByXvzYI/AAAAAAAAAgc/8qMpGhykShA/s400/DSCN8807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450181313052003714" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Installed fireplace in living room...I know you can't see it very good, but it gives you the general idea...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwvGcbhuI/AAAAAAAAAiE/9HD8sWl6e4o/s1600-h/DSCN8828.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwvGcbhuI/AAAAAAAAAiE/9HD8sWl6e4o/s400/DSCN8828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183191046096610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Installed fireplace in master bedroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lwvos_AOI/AAAAAAAAAiM/wAjdec-wQJs/s1600-h/DSCN8829.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lwvos_AOI/AAAAAAAAAiM/wAjdec-wQJs/s400/DSCN8829.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183200242335970" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Insulating foam...they spray about an inch of this stuff on all the outside wood walls...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvrbBgmwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/7prxkZFn9Pk/s1600-h/DSCN8809.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvrbBgmwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/7prxkZFn9Pk/s400/DSCN8809.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182028339223298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Another view of the foam...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lvr0KAEKI/AAAAAAAAAg0/bG9tGmKxPVE/s1600-h/DSCN8810.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lvr0KAEKI/AAAAAAAAAg0/bG9tGmKxPVE/s400/DSCN8810.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182035085725858" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />After the foam sets...they spread a mesh layer over the studs and blow insulation in each section...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvsrjOFeI/AAAAAAAAAg8/SLJr0Jk2IsM/s1600-h/DSCN8811.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvsrjOFeI/AAAAAAAAAg8/SLJr0Jk2IsM/s400/DSCN8811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182049955452386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A fuzzy picture...but you can kinda see the mesh layer with the gray insulation stuff behind it...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvtOjthGI/AAAAAAAAAhE/E5iJy5eV32U/s1600-h/DSCN8813.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LvtOjthGI/AAAAAAAAAhE/E5iJy5eV32U/s400/DSCN8813.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182059352753250" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />They don't spray foam or blow insulation on concrete...they use this stuff...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwMw-LqYI/AAAAAAAAAhM/d-kze7ohjnc/s1600-h/DSCN8819.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwMw-LqYI/AAAAAAAAAhM/d-kze7ohjnc/s400/DSCN8819.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182601166530946" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The girls finally have a window in their bedroom...it is a lot bigger than I thought it would be...easy to get out of in an emergency...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwOfgFd8I/AAAAAAAAAhc/hTywLjac33Y/s1600-h/DSCN8817.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwOfgFd8I/AAAAAAAAAhc/hTywLjac33Y/s400/DSCN8817.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182630836631490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Windows installed in the shop...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwNkTEiRI/AAAAAAAAAhU/31r_hoNDvKM/s1600-h/DSCN8816.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwNkTEiRI/AAAAAAAAAhU/31r_hoNDvKM/s400/DSCN8816.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182614944352530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Frontal view of the finished roof...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lvq2-wJbI/AAAAAAAAAgk/WNR6jfUemu8/s1600-h/DSCN8808.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lvq2-wJbI/AAAAAAAAAgk/WNR6jfUemu8/s400/DSCN8808.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182018663982514" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />West view...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwPpwcfSI/AAAAAAAAAhs/_RSaxyjwkL0/s1600-h/DSCN8824.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwPpwcfSI/AAAAAAAAAhs/_RSaxyjwkL0/s400/DSCN8824.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450182650769472802" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Back view....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lwt87lxnI/AAAAAAAAAh0/DWde4Oc9Kfs/s1600-h/DSCN8826.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lwt87lxnI/AAAAAAAAAh0/DWde4Oc9Kfs/s400/DSCN8826.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183171312567922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />East view...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwufZVegI/AAAAAAAAAh8/dnf_uRmeRZ8/s1600-h/DSCN8827.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwufZVegI/AAAAAAAAAh8/dnf_uRmeRZ8/s400/DSCN8827.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183180564134402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />New windows...the big ones are to replace the ones I didn't like in the master bedroom and the computer/craft room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwwMAUQOI/AAAAAAAAAiU/xF11HysiBI8/s1600-h/DSCN8830.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LwwMAUQOI/AAAAAAAAAiU/xF11HysiBI8/s400/DSCN8830.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183209718661346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I LOVE THIS NEW WINDOW...IT IS PERFECT...we couldn't put a grid across the top...they said it would sag...so, we just did it plain...LOVE IT!!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxTU4Z3WI/AAAAAAAAAic/AJHrgs9N8B0/s1600-h/DSCN8835.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxTU4Z3WI/AAAAAAAAAic/AJHrgs9N8B0/s400/DSCN8835.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183813396815202" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />View of the new windows from the outside...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxT7dpioI/AAAAAAAAAik/gUUs01S5LKo/s1600-h/DSCN8837.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxT7dpioI/AAAAAAAAAik/gUUs01S5LKo/s400/DSCN8837.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183823753579138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">View of the installed sidelights on either side of the front door...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxUQMuwyI/AAAAAAAAAis/yIERcSyTjdc/s1600-h/DSCN8848.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxUQMuwyI/AAAAAAAAAis/yIERcSyTjdc/s400/DSCN8848.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183829319762722" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My favorite part so far...THE BRICK!!!!... I literally looked at hundreds of homes trying to find a brick I liked...in fact, the first time I saw this brick...I didn't like it...now I LOVE it! It is called Heritage Antique...we have awesome masons...I can't believe how much they got done today!!!...Did I mention that I LOVE it?<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxU84OnRI/AAAAAAAAAi0/xY70OBaQn7I/s1600-h/DSCN8840.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxU84OnRI/AAAAAAAAAi0/xY70OBaQn7I/s400/DSCN8840.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183841313365266" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Little soldiers all in a row...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxVle6lCI/AAAAAAAAAi8/SpWt4DzOCyo/s1600-h/DSCN8839.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6LxVle6lCI/AAAAAAAAAi8/SpWt4DzOCyo/s400/DSCN8839.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450183852213048354" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Brick stuff...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx9sE5QjI/AAAAAAAAAjM/nschWTZhU1I/s1600-h/DSCN8844.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx9sE5QjI/AAAAAAAAAjM/nschWTZhU1I/s400/DSCN8844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450184541177725490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Working around the garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx87I9GqI/AAAAAAAAAjE/V_b_nHH-ci8/s1600-h/DSCN8842.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx87I9GqI/AAAAAAAAAjE/V_b_nHH-ci8/s400/DSCN8842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450184528041417378" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Don't you just love it?....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx-JaBw_I/AAAAAAAAAjU/SM11Clz1rAc/s1600-h/DSCN8846.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx-JaBw_I/AAAAAAAAAjU/SM11Clz1rAc/s400/DSCN8846.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450184549050991602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />AHHHHHH!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx-mEEnZI/AAAAAAAAAjc/Q7J2iGL7CEA/s1600-h/DSCN8845.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S6Lx-mEEnZI/AAAAAAAAAjc/Q7J2iGL7CEA/s400/DSCN8845.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450184556743531922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-2734993482838044384?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-23935308148787371412010-03-05T11:40:00.000-08:002010-03-05T13:01:35.264-08:00Days 116-131<br /><br />Things are progressing...slowly but surely! Lots has changed since I last posted...the shingles have started going on and most of the windows and some of the outside doors are installed. Joel (one of the framers) built an extremely sturdy window seat...love it!!! They completed the arches and ceiling shelf in the entry way...they have framed in the kids' toyroom complete with little windows to peek out of...both the furnaces are installed...all the bath/showers...central vac...water heaters will be here soon...electrical started...fireplaces picked out, but not installed...brick ordered...wow! it is all coming together!...again...lots of pictures...knock yourself out!<br /><br />Shingles on the ridgeline....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fhmu1-B6I/AAAAAAAAAcM/lUjj4VhSbLU/s1600-h/DSCN8724.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fhmu1-B6I/AAAAAAAAAcM/lUjj4VhSbLU/s400/DSCN8724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445240742504957858" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Furnace # 1 being assembled...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhnUhA8AI/AAAAAAAAAcU/Ncz5mp0abcQ/s1600-h/DSCN8725.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhnUhA8AI/AAAAAAAAAcU/Ncz5mp0abcQ/s400/DSCN8725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445240752617615362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Furnace # 1 installed (sorry...I don't know how to rotate my picture on this thing, so you will have to tilt your head!)...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhoeNusAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/7p_BiS2RIAw/s1600-h/DSCN8729.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhoeNusAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/7p_BiS2RIAw/s400/DSCN8729.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445240772400951298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Furnace #1 and #2 sitting side by side (again, the head tilt thing!)...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiRniFP6I/AAAAAAAAAc0/xKtNz9H_v5A/s1600-h/DSCN8736.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiRniFP6I/AAAAAAAAAc0/xKtNz9H_v5A/s400/DSCN8736.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445241479276871586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Some of the tar paper laid out on the roof...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhpWDD3XI/AAAAAAAAAck/p211IQXLoqY/s1600-h/DSCN8732.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhpWDD3XI/AAAAAAAAAck/p211IQXLoqY/s400/DSCN8732.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445240787388587378" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />more roof...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhqGyPy9I/AAAAAAAAAcs/vEKXlKUQuBg/s1600-h/DSCN8733.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FhqGyPy9I/AAAAAAAAAcs/vEKXlKUQuBg/s400/DSCN8733.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445240800471403474" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is a half wall in the kitchen...this is where the raised bar will sit...the sink and dishwasher will be on the back side...this faces out the front window of the dining room...I will cover the front of this wall with beadboard...I LOVE beadboard!...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiSdaAW0I/AAAAAAAAAc8/yuE51DHkqMw/s1600-h/DSCN8738.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiSdaAW0I/AAAAAAAAAc8/yuE51DHkqMw/s400/DSCN8738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445241493738511170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Walk-in shower in the main bathroom almost installed...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiS9AKJDI/AAAAAAAAAdE/gi0rVL810pU/s1600-h/DSCN8739.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiS9AKJDI/AAAAAAAAAdE/gi0rVL810pU/s400/DSCN8739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445241502220035122" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Steel outside doors...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiTeQ_mRI/AAAAAAAAAdM/AG2h9M3EUgg/s1600-h/DSCN8741.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiTeQ_mRI/AAAAAAAAAdM/AG2h9M3EUgg/s400/DSCN8741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445241511149017362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Some of the windows...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiT4mlx4I/AAAAAAAAAdU/_HUQyT1THJo/s1600-h/DSCN8744.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FiT4mlx4I/AAAAAAAAAdU/_HUQyT1THJo/s400/DSCN8744.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445241518218921858" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Hauling in the windows...it's ironic that I got a picture of them carrying in this specific window...because I hate it!...I had poor communication with my builder when I ordered this window...needless to say...we are replacing it and another window just like it with picture windows...no double-hungs on the side...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fqy8LWqmI/AAAAAAAAAf0/VgLwEXgxQw4/s1600-h/DSCN8746.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fqy8LWqmI/AAAAAAAAAf0/VgLwEXgxQw4/s400/DSCN8746.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445250847847393890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Wrapping the house with a moisture guard...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi2t3JwvI/AAAAAAAAAdk/j6gEhRFlo2o/s1600-h/DSCN8747.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi2t3JwvI/AAAAAAAAAdk/j6gEhRFlo2o/s400/DSCN8747.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242116631020274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of tar-paper on the roof...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi3Fj-06I/AAAAAAAAAds/8GZQk9ODPKM/s1600-h/DSCN8749.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi3Fj-06I/AAAAAAAAAds/8GZQk9ODPKM/s400/DSCN8749.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242122993062818" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />My favorite window awaiting installation...to give you an idea of how big this sucker is, it is 11 feet long and weighs in at around 300 pounds!...it goes over the window seat in the kitchen...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi3ob1f4I/AAAAAAAAAd0/VbbQnlwQ3jI/s1600-h/DSCN8751.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi3ob1f4I/AAAAAAAAAd0/VbbQnlwQ3jI/s400/DSCN8751.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242132354137986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Bath installed in Luke's future bathroom downstairs...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi4CUkQsI/AAAAAAAAAd8/b-EAjJN04EQ/s1600-h/DSCN8753.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fi4CUkQsI/AAAAAAAAAd8/b-EAjJN04EQ/s400/DSCN8753.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242139302970050" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Picture of installed windows and wrapping on the back of the house...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fjd6pUFvI/AAAAAAAAAeE/yVPJ38oa2dk/s1600-h/DSCN8767.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fjd6pUFvI/AAAAAAAAAeE/yVPJ38oa2dk/s400/DSCN8767.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242790077535986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The two offending windows...they look okay from the outside, but from inside, they totally hinder the view...picture windows will be much better!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjedgRriI/AAAAAAAAAeM/34giQPoEQDY/s1600-h/DSCN8766.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjedgRriI/AAAAAAAAAeM/34giQPoEQDY/s400/DSCN8766.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242799434870306" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Finally putting some shingles on...I guess the main guy is going through a divorce right now, so it is taking them a while to get the job done...what they have done so far looks good!...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fjex6WRNI/AAAAAAAAAeU/u8OAukZBa9I/s1600-h/DSCN8769.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fjex6WRNI/AAAAAAAAAeU/u8OAukZBa9I/s400/DSCN8769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242804912932050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>The front of the house with most of the windows installed...don't you just love the window over the front door...one of my faves...the upper middle window is missing in the dining room...wrong size was ordered...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjfRQB5xI/AAAAAAAAAec/N4L9-nO_xg8/s1600-h/DSCN8777.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjfRQB5xI/AAAAAAAAAec/N4L9-nO_xg8/s400/DSCN8777.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242813325371154" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The patio door with side windows and handsome little Luke...the windows upstairs on the deck match these...you gotta love the blinds on the doors that are inside the glass...pure genius!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjgN7YG0I/AAAAAAAAAek/GsnM6nA04AY/s1600-h/DSCN8780.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FjgN7YG0I/AAAAAAAAAek/GsnM6nA04AY/s400/DSCN8780.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445242829613308738" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Handsome little Luke in the opening to the playroom...it is just an arched opening about 5 1/2 feet tall...there will not be a door on it...(tilt your head)...behind him is another small opening into the area under the stairs...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkAyiqUII/AAAAAAAAAes/S1qnw_aoN6Y/s1600-h/DSCN8781.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkAyiqUII/AAAAAAAAAes/S1qnw_aoN6Y/s400/DSCN8781.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243389197570178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Another view of the toyroom from the hallway...the three little windows are framed on the left and the arched opening is to the right...the windows are actually under the stairs...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkBSPiMxI/AAAAAAAAAe0/abiv55BCUgk/s1600-h/DSCN8783.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkBSPiMxI/AAAAAAAAAe0/abiv55BCUgk/s400/DSCN8783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243397707281170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Head tilt...this is the arch in the entry way that will be over the stairs...there will be an iron railing that goes across the bottom of this...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkB1LTzqI/AAAAAAAAAe8/hbWfTchCNgU/s1600-h/DSCN8784.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkB1LTzqI/AAAAAAAAAe8/hbWfTchCNgU/s400/DSCN8784.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243407084801698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is another view of that arch looking from the dining room...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkCfBwtLI/AAAAAAAAAfE/uSg_Qk8c1Og/s1600-h/DSCN8778.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkCfBwtLI/AAAAAAAAAfE/uSg_Qk8c1Og/s400/DSCN8778.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243418319041714" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These are a little hard to make out, but these are the 8 inch shelves that are 9 feet up in the entry way...I plan to put Christmas lights or little pip berry garlands on them...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkC6XEGhI/AAAAAAAAAfM/JWHcMzdMX-c/s1600-h/DSCN8786.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkC6XEGhI/AAAAAAAAAfM/JWHcMzdMX-c/s400/DSCN8786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243425656150546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>This is the beloved window seat...Joel jumped on it so that I could see just how sturdy it is!...notice my favorite window in the background...gorgeous!...they said that it took them 3 hours to install it...way to go Brad and Joel!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkeD7Ne6I/AAAAAAAAAfU/04pc7PLt7DE/s1600-h/DSCN8788.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkeD7Ne6I/AAAAAAAAAfU/04pc7PLt7DE/s400/DSCN8788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243892080147362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Not a very good picture, but this is looking out on the valley through that window!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkehuJutI/AAAAAAAAAfc/DPIDGuy2BmE/s1600-h/DSCN8790.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkehuJutI/AAAAAAAAAfc/DPIDGuy2BmE/s400/DSCN8790.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243900078439122" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here you can see the shingles and the garage doors trimmed out...awaiting garage door installation...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkfCnuErI/AAAAAAAAAfk/uRMPfqQHMHo/s1600-h/DSCN8793.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5FkfCnuErI/AAAAAAAAAfk/uRMPfqQHMHo/s400/DSCN8793.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243908909830834" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />One last view of the front of the house...LOTS of mud!...all the subs have been getting stuck trying to drive around to the back of the house...I must also mention that Kelly got stuck in the mini-van trying to drive around the house...I was NOT with him!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fkf8fuYOI/AAAAAAAAAfs/Sxntu_8q58U/s1600-h/DSCN8792.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S5Fkf8fuYOI/AAAAAAAAAfs/Sxntu_8q58U/s400/DSCN8792.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445243924445552866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-2393530814878737141?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-39807500273075158322010-02-17T08:08:00.000-08:002010-02-19T09:30:05.850-08:00Days 89-115<br /><br />I know...it has been a LONG time since I updated this...we have had LOTS going on! The House is looking great! I love it! Yesterday...they finally finished sheeting the roof. The inspector will check it tomorrow and then they will start shingles on Friday. The electrical subs did a walk through with us a few weeks ago...they will hopefully get started on that next week...Uncle Joe (the plumber and HVAC sub) will hopefully be able to get the tubs and showers in within the week...I hope the windows are here...my guess they will be put in next! The covered deck looks awesome! Even though our framers are a little on the slow side...they have done a fantastic job...we are very pleased with their work! There are a ridiculous amount of pictures here...so if you get bored...I understand!<br /><br />The front entry framed...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXnylox6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/0blG-eRARFU/s1600-h/DSCN8580.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXnylox6I/AAAAAAAAAXU/0blG-eRARFU/s400/DSCN8580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439248422318688162" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Nearly all the roof framed...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXogcR_QI/AAAAAAAAAXc/2DfrgFPiPsM/s1600-h/DSCN8581.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXogcR_QI/AAAAAAAAAXc/2DfrgFPiPsM/s400/DSCN8581.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439248434627476738" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The hip finished on the end of the garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXpJ3UW2I/AAAAAAAAAXk/oh6-Lpmzg1w/s1600-h/DSCN8582.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXpJ3UW2I/AAAAAAAAAXk/oh6-Lpmzg1w/s400/DSCN8582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439248445746731874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>We have had lots of snow followed by lots of warm weather which equals lots of puddles (small lakes) of water on the subfloor...here is Kelly diligently sweeping it out<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXpokpOXI/AAAAAAAAAXs/TAsHgnEtS4Q/s1600-h/DSCN8583.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXpokpOXI/AAAAAAAAAXs/TAsHgnEtS4Q/s400/DSCN8583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439248453989906802" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here they are sheeting over the guest room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXqMndTQI/AAAAAAAAAX0/Z4fBDRj-v5I/s1600-h/DSCN8597.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wXqMndTQI/AAAAAAAAAX0/Z4fBDRj-v5I/s400/DSCN8597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439248463665384706" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The plumbing in the mud room...pipe on left for drinking fountain...middle for basin sink...box on right for washer and dryer...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYNlCp72I/AAAAAAAAAX8/0VDUCUoHmBw/s1600-h/DSCN8598.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYNlCp72I/AAAAAAAAAX8/0VDUCUoHmBw/s400/DSCN8598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249071517331298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Sheeting the back of the garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYOMaFjXI/AAAAAAAAAYE/YigpcZOXuEA/s1600-h/DSCN8602.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYOMaFjXI/AAAAAAAAAYE/YigpcZOXuEA/s400/DSCN8602.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249082084593010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The framing on the west side of the house...window on left is dining room, then kitchen, then living room, then master...the roof over the living room isn't framed yet...waiting for the deck to be built...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYOnwbcCI/AAAAAAAAAYM/OJ5Ielz_dCE/s1600-h/DSCN8605.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYOnwbcCI/AAAAAAAAAYM/OJ5Ielz_dCE/s400/DSCN8605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249089426059298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Another view...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYPMkPZZI/AAAAAAAAAYU/mrLbRobEDoE/s1600-h/DSCN8606.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYPMkPZZI/AAAAAAAAAYU/mrLbRobEDoE/s400/DSCN8606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249099307050386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Front half of the garage sheeted...bad weather...no work done today!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYPhiGKiI/AAAAAAAAAYc/FNZ836FkUOA/s1600-h/DSCN8629.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYPhiGKiI/AAAAAAAAAYc/FNZ836FkUOA/s400/DSCN8629.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249104935201314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />In order to finish the roof that would cover the deck, the deck had to be built! So, our contractor had to thaw the ground so he could pour the concrete...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYyAT7MZI/AAAAAAAAAYk/BE2l7LCwQn8/s1600-h/DSCN8604.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYyAT7MZI/AAAAAAAAAYk/BE2l7LCwQn8/s400/DSCN8604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249697312813458" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Sheeting over the stairwell...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYyitNVwI/AAAAAAAAAYs/mK0kjurdw6U/s1600-h/DSCN8631.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYyitNVwI/AAAAAAAAAYs/mK0kjurdw6U/s400/DSCN8631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249706545665794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The back of the garage finished...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYzAW4k9I/AAAAAAAAAY0/8jPuAqNzqp8/s1600-h/DSCN8633.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYzAW4k9I/AAAAAAAAAY0/8jPuAqNzqp8/s400/DSCN8633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249714505094098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I like this picture with the little specks of snow...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYzwkq91I/AAAAAAAAAY8/uHKaT-Fm5R8/s1600-h/DSCN8637.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wYzwkq91I/AAAAAAAAAY8/uHKaT-Fm5R8/s400/DSCN8637.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249727447824210" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Sheeting the west side of the house...above the dining room and kitchen...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wY0GIn50I/AAAAAAAAAZE/Obegw0eaWl4/s1600-h/DSCN8639.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wY0GIn50I/AAAAAAAAAZE/Obegw0eaWl4/s400/DSCN8639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439249733235763010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The concrete slab for the patio under the deck staying nice and toasty under concrete blankets!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZZDWCJpI/AAAAAAAAAZU/_ja3_kh8-9g/s1600-h/DSCN8640.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZZDWCJpI/AAAAAAAAAZU/_ja3_kh8-9g/s400/DSCN8640.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439250368141862546" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here they are doing some of the finish work on the front gable...they couldn't get on the roof to do any sheeting because the snow was making it so slippery...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZZ7STuwI/AAAAAAAAAZc/dwimzVPy6i4/s1600-h/DSCN8682.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZZ7STuwI/AAAAAAAAAZc/dwimzVPy6i4/s400/DSCN8682.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439250383158622978" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The front is done!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZaVQCQrI/AAAAAAAAAZk/fRdm6h2ETR0/s1600-h/DSCN8684.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZaVQCQrI/AAAAAAAAAZk/fRdm6h2ETR0/s400/DSCN8684.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439250390128411314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The finished patio...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZbP1Z1wI/AAAAAAAAAZs/hEb1YvUrsUU/s1600-h/DSCN8686.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wZbP1Z1wI/AAAAAAAAAZs/hEb1YvUrsUU/s400/DSCN8686.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439250405854402306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I got there just in time to watch them erect the deck...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waBYzdDAI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/qjiIxkrJy4k/s1600-h/DSCN8691.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waBYzdDAI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/qjiIxkrJy4k/s400/DSCN8691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251061097171970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div> Up it goes!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waB8euFXI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/_sSXj_4owfo/s1600-h/DSCN8694.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waB8euFXI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/_sSXj_4owfo/s400/DSCN8694.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251070673884530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Love it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waCdnYd9I/AAAAAAAAAaE/BSABPOggbLM/s1600-h/DSCN8695.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waCdnYd9I/AAAAAAAAAaE/BSABPOggbLM/s400/DSCN8695.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251079568586706" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The deck framed with the hipped roof on top...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waCm3sWUI/AAAAAAAAAaM/FdzSqx8LiTQ/s1600-h/DSCN8703.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waCm3sWUI/AAAAAAAAAaM/FdzSqx8LiTQ/s400/DSCN8703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251082052917570" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Looking out the master bedroom window on to the deck...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waDGFZ9nI/AAAAAAAAAaU/IYmS4ZtQZws/s1600-h/DSCN8700.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waDGFZ9nI/AAAAAAAAAaU/IYmS4ZtQZws/s400/DSCN8700.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251090431932018" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Sheeting the remainder of the roof...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wah4hNi8I/AAAAAAAAAac/QTUiKu2KseY/s1600-h/DSCN8704.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wah4hNi8I/AAAAAAAAAac/QTUiKu2KseY/s400/DSCN8704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251619366407106" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A frontal view of the deck...we really like how it anchors that side of the house...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waiJhPeNI/AAAAAAAAAak/iN5nbda8zUk/s1600-h/DSCN8705.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waiJhPeNI/AAAAAAAAAak/iN5nbda8zUk/s400/DSCN8705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251623929936082" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I just like to take lots of pictures...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waisR6UiI/AAAAAAAAAas/VkhFGEygUYQ/s1600-h/DSCN8706.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3waisR6UiI/AAAAAAAAAas/VkhFGEygUYQ/s400/DSCN8706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251633260876322" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is a view of the house from the road at the bottom of the hill...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wajKcZwKI/AAAAAAAAAa0/a9jKMuv6J58/s1600-h/DSCN8708.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wajKcZwKI/AAAAAAAAAa0/a9jKMuv6J58/s400/DSCN8708.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251641357942946" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the back of the house as seen from the church parking lot...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wajda9eZI/AAAAAAAAAa8/MsXMI8qf6D0/s1600-h/DSCN8709.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wajda9eZI/AAAAAAAAAa8/MsXMI8qf6D0/s400/DSCN8709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439251646452169106" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Finishing the sheeting over the deck...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa6uKvBII/AAAAAAAAAbE/2nFiw22lk80/s1600-h/DSCN8712.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa6uKvBII/AAAAAAAAAbE/2nFiw22lk80/s400/DSCN8712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439252046084506754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Almost done...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa7OMhwRI/AAAAAAAAAbM/iSoON4bgQeI/s1600-h/DSCN8713.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa7OMhwRI/AAAAAAAAAbM/iSoON4bgQeI/s400/DSCN8713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439252054681960722" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Just about there...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa7yv9KUI/AAAAAAAAAbU/blRmjvS8Oxc/s1600-h/DSCN8711.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3wa7yv9KUI/AAAAAAAAAbU/blRmjvS8Oxc/s400/DSCN8711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439252064494233922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Finished!!!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz6mxGZ1I/AAAAAAAAAbk/Dyh8A5gXKt4/s1600-h/DSCN8718.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz6mxGZ1I/AAAAAAAAAbk/Dyh8A5gXKt4/s400/DSCN8718.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439420269376989010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />It looks great!...notice that they cut out the windows in the basement...finally...light in the basement!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz7X2BAWI/AAAAAAAAAbs/NF6_D4c60WA/s1600-h/DSCN8717.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz7X2BAWI/AAAAAAAAAbs/NF6_D4c60WA/s400/DSCN8717.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439420282550944098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A picture from the northeast corner of the house...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz8lFKexI/AAAAAAAAAb8/Du69AoHwpO8/s1600-h/DSCN8722.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz8lFKexI/AAAAAAAAAb8/Du69AoHwpO8/s400/DSCN8722.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439420303284009746" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Home Sweet Home!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz9b9kzEI/AAAAAAAAAcE/xoIlyepcC8M/s1600-h/DSCN8723.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S3yz9b9kzEI/AAAAAAAAAcE/xoIlyepcC8M/s400/DSCN8723.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439420318016130114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3980750027307515832?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-38228683186779817512010-01-21T18:05:00.000-08:002010-01-21T18:41:06.382-08:00Days 73-88<br /><br />Okay, so I said that I would be more diligent getting this thing updated...no such luck! We have been so busy trying to get Kelly's parents packed and ready to move to their new house that I have hardly had time to do anything else! The House is coming along great! Uncle Joe has been working on the plumbing and HVAC...he plans on bringing in the tubs and showers next week! Most of the house is completely framed, just a few odds and ends that need to be done. They finished framing the stairs yesterday...now we don't have to walk clear around the back of the house if we want to go downstairs! This week they have been working on the roof! Holy cow...it looks so different! They should get finished putting up the trusses tomorrow and will start sheeting it on Monday...very cool! I did notice the other day that my front dining room window is about 10 inches off center, so they will be fixing that...otherwise...it looks fantastic!!! Kelly decided to do a dual zone heating system which was not included in the bid...so, to offset that cost...we "get" to do all the tiling ourselves...how about 1300 square feet of it?? I have never laid a tile in my life! Anyone out there who would like to lend a hand is MORE than welcome!!!! :) There are like 20 pictures to scroll through...have fun!<br /><br />This is just the sign for our builder...if anyone needs a good builder...call him!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLCvp-_HI/AAAAAAAAAVc/kB5gJWDEE9U/s1600-h/DSCN8524.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLCvp-_HI/AAAAAAAAAVc/kB5gJWDEE9U/s400/DSCN8524.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382967552048242" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the garage...looking good!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKdT2tAJI/AAAAAAAAAU0/BUDEMEiW5CQ/s1600-h/DSCN8510.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKdT2tAJI/AAAAAAAAAU0/BUDEMEiW5CQ/s400/DSCN8510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382324434043026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the front of the house...also looking good!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKd1UoP6I/AAAAAAAAAU8/QgA67PCrpT8/s1600-h/DSCN8511.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKd1UoP6I/AAAAAAAAAU8/QgA67PCrpT8/s400/DSCN8511.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382333417930658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The whole house at once...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKeQdVDjI/AAAAAAAAAVE/4X5C6SSX2XM/s1600-h/DSCN8509.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKeQdVDjI/AAAAAAAAAVE/4X5C6SSX2XM/s400/DSCN8509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382340702178866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is Brad and Joel (awesome framers) putting up a wall in the kitchen....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKewIdg7I/AAAAAAAAAVM/U8n6hkqqpY8/s1600-h/DSCN8517.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKewIdg7I/AAAAAAAAAVM/U8n6hkqqpY8/s400/DSCN8517.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382349204587442" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /> A view from the east side...the garage and shop...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKfdBFO-I/AAAAAAAAAVU/R5aN5nrg_kA/s1600-h/DSCN8520.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kKfdBFO-I/AAAAAAAAAVU/R5aN5nrg_kA/s400/DSCN8520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382361253231586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from the west side...kitchen...living room...master bedroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLDEylnII/AAAAAAAAAVk/hqGJdqgWOWM/s1600-h/DSCN8529.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLDEylnII/AAAAAAAAAVk/hqGJdqgWOWM/s400/DSCN8529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382973225278594" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is in the girls' bathroom downstairs...the toilet will be on the right and the shower in the room to the left...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLDgJRIPI/AAAAAAAAAVs/lKCnbkbIquU/s1600-h/DSCN8533.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLDgJRIPI/AAAAAAAAAVs/lKCnbkbIquU/s400/DSCN8533.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382980568162546" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The beginning of the stairs...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLEB808SI/AAAAAAAAAV0/vq2ZWHbW27Q/s1600-h/DSCN8536.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLEB808SI/AAAAAAAAAV0/vq2ZWHbW27Q/s400/DSCN8536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429382989642789154" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />They ran out of wood and couldn't finish the last few stairs for several days...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLEx2XKjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jkpctcm_Ww0/s1600-h/DSCN8538.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLEx2XKjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jkpctcm_Ww0/s400/DSCN8538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383002500573746" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />All done!...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLsfck-xI/AAAAAAAAAWE/sw1TaB63IP0/s1600-h/DSCN8548.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLsfck-xI/AAAAAAAAAWE/sw1TaB63IP0/s400/DSCN8548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383684755356434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The first trusses...over the master bedroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLs2QADJI/AAAAAAAAAWM/1goPPqmgzik/s1600-h/DSCN8542.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLs2QADJI/AAAAAAAAAWM/1goPPqmgzik/s400/DSCN8542.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383690876619922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />View of trusses from the front of the house...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLtbtv9yI/AAAAAAAAAWU/xWLlKzUymYI/s1600-h/DSCN8547.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLtbtv9yI/AAAAAAAAAWU/xWLlKzUymYI/s400/DSCN8547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383700933506850" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I like this picture of the trusses...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLt66Hm6I/AAAAAAAAAWc/5uDukmQYrno/s1600-h/DSCN8549.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLt66Hm6I/AAAAAAAAAWc/5uDukmQYrno/s400/DSCN8549.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383709306887074" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Moving trusses for the garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLuT7gmpI/AAAAAAAAAWk/QHcvMJvgIHQ/s1600-h/DSCN8554.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kLuT7gmpI/AAAAAAAAAWk/QHcvMJvgIHQ/s400/DSCN8554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429383716023605906" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I told Joel that I do not envy the job he has...he said..."oh, it isn't that bad...once you get used to it!"<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMWqi3rOI/AAAAAAAAAWs/OQxMA3McMA4/s1600-h/DSCN8556.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMWqi3rOI/AAAAAAAAAWs/OQxMA3McMA4/s400/DSCN8556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429384409289043170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Placing the truss...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMW88u0kI/AAAAAAAAAW0/dqjBXe38wH0/s1600-h/DSCN8561.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMW88u0kI/AAAAAAAAAW0/dqjBXe38wH0/s400/DSCN8561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429384414229353026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Securing the truss...did you know that framers are like trapeze artists?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMXRTblKI/AAAAAAAAAW8/Jp6xlZXRo30/s1600-h/DSCN8557.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMXRTblKI/AAAAAAAAAW8/Jp6xlZXRo30/s400/DSCN8557.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429384419693270178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here they have most of the trusses on the house...just a few left to do over the dining room and part of the kitchen...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMYG-2C4I/AAAAAAAAAXE/tJu3BE57DVY/s1600-h/DSCN8563.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMYG-2C4I/AAAAAAAAAXE/tJu3BE57DVY/s400/DSCN8563.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429384434102438786" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from the front...love it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMYePIdfI/AAAAAAAAAXM/SWmrjPfSA6w/s1600-h/DSCN8567.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S1kMYePIdfI/AAAAAAAAAXM/SWmrjPfSA6w/s400/DSCN8567.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429384440344770034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3822868318677981751?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-21563872269404990302010-01-06T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-06T10:34:58.679-08:00Days 64-72<br /><br />Now that the holidays are over...I may have a little more time to update this blog faithfully. They have pretty much framed the entire upstairs...it looks great! The garage is framed as well. Our builder is out of town this week, so the framers are waiting for him to return so they can use his big truck to lift the roof trusses on. There is a lot of snow up there...they hope the big truck doesn't get stuck while they are trying to do the job! Enjoy the pics!<br /><br />The kiddos looking out of the dining room window that is on the front of the house...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUhMmJZDI/AAAAAAAAATk/NRdsE8WmM4g/s1600-h/DSCN8492.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUhMmJZDI/AAAAAAAAATk/NRdsE8WmM4g/s400/DSCN8492.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423693518042915890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I know this is kinda hard to see, but this is my pantry...the door on the far left is a small, front entry closet...then you can make out the next three openings on the left...those are the doors to the pantry...the door on the right of those is the door out to the mudroom, bathroom and garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUhi4mUkI/AAAAAAAAATs/Y4Zk1WmjiKM/s1600-h/DSCN8494.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUhi4mUkI/AAAAAAAAATs/Y4Zk1WmjiKM/s400/DSCN8494.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423693524025889346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the back wall of the garage waiting to be lifted up...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUiI3g5BI/AAAAAAAAAT0/nFRb--pPENM/s1600-h/DSCN8496.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUiI3g5BI/AAAAAAAAAT0/nFRb--pPENM/s400/DSCN8496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423693534221886482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The roof trusses...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUiuN-wTI/AAAAAAAAAT8/8_ZXbJh_nO8/s1600-h/DSCN8497.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUiuN-wTI/AAAAAAAAAT8/8_ZXbJh_nO8/s400/DSCN8497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423693544248230194" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I just love my front door!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUi0BykpI/AAAAAAAAAUE/_ow8vVs8sGY/s1600-h/DSCN8500.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TUi0BykpI/AAAAAAAAAUE/_ow8vVs8sGY/s400/DSCN8500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423693545807712914" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Some of the garage...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVH6Hdl9I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Kw3SIKq6ndg/s1600-h/DSCN8499.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVH6Hdl9I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Kw3SIKq6ndg/s400/DSCN8499.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423694183097276370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The garage finished....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVIPahbRI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Zk5KWzg6qPA/s1600-h/DSCN8510.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVIPahbRI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Zk5KWzg6qPA/s400/DSCN8510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423694188814363922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke walking through the front door...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVIkMgi0I/AAAAAAAAAUc/q0oz5Ue3fC4/s1600-h/DSCN8512.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVIkMgi0I/AAAAAAAAAUc/q0oz5Ue3fC4/s400/DSCN8512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423694194392730434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br />Putting up one of the walls in the kitchen...on the left of the hall is the pantry...in front of you is the opening into the living room...on the right is the kitchen...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVJdakp9I/AAAAAAAAAUs/gWfIumlD8OM/s1600-h/DSCN8516.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/S0TVJdakp9I/AAAAAAAAAUs/gWfIumlD8OM/s400/DSCN8516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423694209752541138" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-2156387226940499030?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-41192534813466865452009-12-28T13:47:00.000-08:002009-12-28T14:45:45.589-08:00Days 55-63<br /><br />I haven't posted for awhile...I have been up to The House almost every day, but haven't had a chance to post any pictures! They have the entire perimeter of the main floor framed except for the front door. Today they were working on the wall for the master bedroom and part of the wall for the guest room. It is looking great...I am starting to be able to get a feel for the space as I walk amongst the hollow walls...I think the roof trusses will be here sometime next week! We had to change the size of our front door...a frustrating experience...but I actually made it through with flying colors after taking all four kids into BMC West to talk to the "door guy"...the kids behaved themselves and so did I!...it kinda helped that I threw out the threat that I would call Santa Claus if any of them misbehaved!...Oh...the power of Santa Claus!<br /><br />This is the kitchen...the windows on the left are in the dining room...the BIG window on the right is the window seat in the kitchen...when I am standing at my sink, I will be looking out this window!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktIje149I/AAAAAAAAASM/Xeiiwep58xY/s1600-h/DSCN8405.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktIje149I/AAAAAAAAASM/Xeiiwep58xY/s400/DSCN8405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420413251503907794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These are the windows above the staircase...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktJEy2vQI/AAAAAAAAASU/SHra2hRm2bw/s1600-h/DSCN8406.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktJEy2vQI/AAAAAAAAASU/SHra2hRm2bw/s400/DSCN8406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420413260446219522" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the east wall...the mudroom is to the left of the door...the bathroom is to the right and then the guest room is farthest to the right...that door leads into the garage...the big opening on the right is for the guest room closet that will actually sit in the garage.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktJiooyxI/AAAAAAAAASc/2jzWY6tFrp8/s1600-h/DSCN8407.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktJiooyxI/AAAAAAAAASc/2jzWY6tFrp8/s400/DSCN8407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420413268456426258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here is a view out that big window in my kitchen...LOTS of natural light...the window on the right is in the dining room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktKESEMLI/AAAAAAAAASk/duMvEr9fmDk/s1600-h/DSCN8408.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktKESEMLI/AAAAAAAAASk/duMvEr9fmDk/s400/DSCN8408.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420413277488558258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is looking from the living room out the front door...they haven't framed it yet, but you get the general idea...the dining room is on the left and the stairs are on the right.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktKr_sT3I/AAAAAAAAASs/qn6kw4X3oe4/s1600-h/DSCN8410.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzktKr_sT3I/AAAAAAAAASs/qn6kw4X3oe4/s400/DSCN8410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420413288148914034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view of the front of the house from the outside...dining room on the right...stairs on the left...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt4PNOqjI/AAAAAAAAAS0/gNQ0tkgG428/s1600-h/DSCN8411.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt4PNOqjI/AAAAAAAAAS0/gNQ0tkgG428/s400/DSCN8411.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414070695045682" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here they have put up the walls for part of the entry...the ceilings in the rest of the house will be true 9 foot (except the living room will be vaulted)...the walls of the entry will be 11 foot and then it will vault up from there...I guess these are the 11 foot walls?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt4Udgo9I/AAAAAAAAAS8/4tecKC-Z1qk/s1600-h/DSCN8435.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt4Udgo9I/AAAAAAAAAS8/4tecKC-Z1qk/s400/DSCN8435.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414072105509842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the wall for the guest room and master bedroom...the wall and door on the left are for the guest room...the long wall with the door way down at the right end is for the master bedroom.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt496ZOWI/AAAAAAAAATE/pDGQg4hEsS0/s1600-h/DSCN8487.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt496ZOWI/AAAAAAAAATE/pDGQg4hEsS0/s400/DSCN8487.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414083232512354" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view of the guest room...Luke's room for now...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt5TIvTLI/AAAAAAAAATM/_jq1tohQW2Y/s1600-h/DSCN8488.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt5TIvTLI/AAAAAAAAATM/_jq1tohQW2Y/s400/DSCN8488.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414088929823922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The master bedroom wall...those notched beams in the center delineate the bathroom on the far left...closet in the middle (remember, they are taking out that window), and the bedroom on the right.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt58whE8I/AAAAAAAAATU/Cjl9EIwgs6Y/s1600-h/DSCN8489.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Szkt58whE8I/AAAAAAAAATU/Cjl9EIwgs6Y/s400/DSCN8489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414100102517698" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from the northeast corner...the wall down the left is the garage...I think those windows that are over the staircase will be my favorite windows in the entire house...they are so pretty and will let a lot of the morning sunlight in!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzkuGAsXwHI/AAAAAAAAATc/XNRlQH7V1wg/s1600-h/DSCN8491.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SzkuGAsXwHI/AAAAAAAAATc/XNRlQH7V1wg/s400/DSCN8491.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420414307317301362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-4119253481346686545?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-39293709554527235122009-12-19T13:44:00.000-08:002009-12-19T14:00:02.425-08:00Day 54<br /><br />I took the kids up to The House this afternoon before we head down to Utah for the weekend. They had another wall up, so I figured I would post a picture. We won't have any more pictures until Tuesday...I am sure it will look much different by then!<br /><br />The kids standing in our future living room. This is the only room in the house that will have a vaulted ceiling. The middle opening will lead out onto the deck...the three little transom windows on the top right will be above the grill outside on the deck. The master bedroom is in the back left.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KU8CAE9I/AAAAAAAAARY/IYzfznq_4tY/s1600-h/DSCN8386.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KU8CAE9I/AAAAAAAAARY/IYzfznq_4tY/s400/DSCN8386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417067650368934866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here the kids are standing by the window that will eventually be the guest room, but for now it will be Luke's room...he isn't quite old enough to be in the basement all by himself! The wall to the right is the master bedroom again.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KVUQ1fSI/AAAAAAAAARg/f-3EpGXQZjA/s1600-h/DSCN8388.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KVUQ1fSI/AAAAAAAAARg/f-3EpGXQZjA/s400/DSCN8388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417067656873606434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is just a view out the living room windows.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KV3Oji-I/AAAAAAAAARo/sVEzK8VLxcg/s1600-h/DSCN8389.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KV3Oji-I/AAAAAAAAARo/sVEzK8VLxcg/s400/DSCN8389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417067666259282914" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from outside look up at the living room windows...the master window is on the far right.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KWnE7pOI/AAAAAAAAARw/9JFQrUOssOI/s1600-h/DSCN8391.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KWnE7pOI/AAAAAAAAARw/9JFQrUOssOI/s400/DSCN8391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417067679103821026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />An overall view...guest room is on the left.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KWylC0RI/AAAAAAAAAR4/j5t8ujks-_4/s1600-h/DSCN8392.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy1KWylC0RI/AAAAAAAAAR4/j5t8ujks-_4/s400/DSCN8392.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417067682191298834" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3929370955452723512?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-44020766532914299182009-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:002009-12-19T09:14:33.249-08:00Days 52-54<br /><br />Okay, so I have been lax in getting this thing updated...The House is looking great! We have walls upstairs. Yesterday...when I saw the HUGE window in the master bedroom closet...I told them it had to go...I wasn't picturing something that big! We are ordering the windows next week and they have measured for and started making the roof trusses...too fun! Kelly and I spent some time talking with his nurse's husband about laying tile...we hope we aren't in over our heads! I think we have to lay 1300 sq ft of tile..crazy?...we think so...hopefully it will all turn out okay!<br /><br />This is the back wall of the masterbedroom...the window on the far left is in the bathroom and the window in the middle is in the closet...we are having them fill that in...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IOHTq2ZI/AAAAAAAAAQw/awK8oz__oS0/s1600-h/DSCN8363.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IOHTq2ZI/AAAAAAAAAQw/awK8oz__oS0/s400/DSCN8363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416994965369313682" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here is a view from the back of the house<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IOiesdCI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/_F_PFeq2wqs/s1600-h/DSCN8366.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IOiesdCI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/_F_PFeq2wqs/s400/DSCN8366.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416994972663313442" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is them putting up the other wall in the master bedroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IPEPCCOI/AAAAAAAAARA/LqLucfuTrdo/s1600-h/DSCN8370.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IPEPCCOI/AAAAAAAAARA/LqLucfuTrdo/s400/DSCN8370.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416994981724424418" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />up it goes...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IQH6Df0I/AAAAAAAAARQ/MTsQUQa-jlI/s1600-h/DSCN8371.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IQH6Df0I/AAAAAAAAARQ/MTsQUQa-jlI/s400/DSCN8371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416994999890050882" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />and it's up!...Kelly said that the view out of this window is incredible...he actually got to watch the sunset through it last night!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IP01WbVI/AAAAAAAAARI/7XF3W-6xDGY/s1600-h/DSCN8374.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sy0IP01WbVI/AAAAAAAAARI/7XF3W-6xDGY/s400/DSCN8374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416994994770046290" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-4402076653291429918?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-31457309996625915592009-12-16T15:12:00.000-08:002009-12-16T15:24:09.596-08:00Day 51<br /><br />Today they were finishing up the floor...making sure it doesn't creak! Our builder came over earlier this morning and moved the three windows downstairs so that they are closer to the ceiling...it looks much better!!! I hope they get to start framing the upstairs tomorrow!<br /><br />Here is a picture of the windows...much better! Note that the windows are now higher than the patio door to the left.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp--IOi9I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ZFTUPX5OdUs/s1600-h/DSCN8353.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp--IOi9I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ZFTUPX5OdUs/s400/DSCN8353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415976557440043986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is what it used to look like...for comparison! (remember, the floor trusses are not on this one...here the windows are at the same height as the patio door on the left)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylqbc3v3iI/AAAAAAAAAQo/gYee1mGN1jY/s1600-h/DSCN8277.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylqbc3v3iI/AAAAAAAAAQo/gYee1mGN1jY/s400/DSCN8277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415977046728760866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Now they are high enough off the floor that I can scoot a table underneath it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp_YX5HXI/AAAAAAAAAQY/Y5-VU3ro_kQ/s1600-h/DSCN8352.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp_YX5HXI/AAAAAAAAAQY/Y5-VU3ro_kQ/s400/DSCN8352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415976564485070194" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Finishing up the floor...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp_kpdZYI/AAAAAAAAAQg/6rA_92nZzSQ/s1600-h/DSCN8350.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sylp_kpdZYI/AAAAAAAAAQg/6rA_92nZzSQ/s400/DSCN8350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415976567779976578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3145730999662591559?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-3962265299796357302009-12-15T20:00:00.000-08:002009-12-15T20:09:45.214-08:00Day 50<br /><br />Today we took all the kids up to see the progress on The House! It was quite a bit warmer today...in the 30's...so a lot of snow had melted and we had a nice mud slide down one side of the house! They have placed almost all the floor panels...it looks so cool! I guess they will start framing upstairs tomorrow and call the roof truss people and have them start working on those...I think we will have a roof a week or two after Christmas! Hard to believe and amazing to see it sitting there where only a mere 50 days ago it was just a grassy field!<br /><br />Wood being delivered for the upstairs framing...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhctyGpsEI/AAAAAAAAAPo/rdx1Z1sRe7Y/s1600-h/DSCN8338.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhctyGpsEI/AAAAAAAAAPo/rdx1Z1sRe7Y/s400/DSCN8338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415680493526560834" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Wood being unloaded...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Syhcuf4UVTI/AAAAAAAAAPw/y2uf35yNPVQ/s1600-h/DSCN8340.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Syhcuf4UVTI/AAAAAAAAAPw/y2uf35yNPVQ/s400/DSCN8340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415680505814471986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />We have a floor!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcugMACmI/AAAAAAAAAP4/jE9-KnW2img/s1600-h/DSCN8341.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcugMACmI/AAAAAAAAAP4/jE9-KnW2img/s400/DSCN8341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415680505897028194" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I like this view of the webbed floor trusses...pretty cool...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcvFCzEUI/AAAAAAAAAQA/RKiEvBFRJ54/s1600-h/DSCN8343.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcvFCzEUI/AAAAAAAAAQA/RKiEvBFRJ54/s400/DSCN8343.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415680515790541122" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A picture from the basement...putting the ceiling/floor on really helped define the space...I really like it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcvqMKcUI/AAAAAAAAAQI/7GN_Mii0ne8/s1600-h/DSCN8346.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhcvqMKcUI/AAAAAAAAAQI/7GN_Mii0ne8/s400/DSCN8346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415680525761933634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-396226529979635730?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-21316095708703680412009-12-15T19:52:00.001-08:002009-12-15T20:11:47.932-08:00Days 47-49<br /><br />Today, I didn't go up to The House, but Kelly did. He got some pictures of the floor trusses sitting upright and getting attached to the framing below.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhafJDjeDI/AAAAAAAAAPg/K7jbitb_oqI/s1600-h/DSCN8334.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhafJDjeDI/AAAAAAAAAPg/K7jbitb_oqI/s400/DSCN8334.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415678042966292530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We are going to have them move these three windows up about a foot...they are just too close to the floor to be able to slide a table under them...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhaIKEYiWI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/R_3DCWdY8VA/s1600-h/DSCN8332.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhaIKEYiWI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/R_3DCWdY8VA/s400/DSCN8332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415677648101214562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love this picture...I think it looks cool!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhaHZjTZ_I/AAAAAAAAAPI/1fGRStznjB4/s1600-h/DSCN8331.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyhaHZjTZ_I/AAAAAAAAAPI/1fGRStznjB4/s400/DSCN8331.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415677635077564402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-2131609570870368041?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-51338755700853593812009-12-11T16:12:00.000-08:002009-12-11T16:26:13.381-08:00Day 46<br /><br />Well, I took the kiddos up to The House after school today...I think they had more fun playing in the snow than looking at the house! We got up there in time to see them put the last of the floor trusses on...pretty cool! (literally, it was pretty cool...a balmy 9 degrees or so!) I hope they work tomorrow, but it may snow...anyhoo...enjoy the pics.<br /><br />Picking up the trusses...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhXtOXVFI/AAAAAAAAAOg/FxkOMFNQ1-0/s1600-h/DSCN8319.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhXtOXVFI/AAAAAAAAAOg/FxkOMFNQ1-0/s400/DSCN8319.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414137499445843026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These trusses go over the top of the girls' room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYMRmmoI/AAAAAAAAAOo/H9hrBfyRzrE/s1600-h/DSCN8321.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYMRmmoI/AAAAAAAAAOo/H9hrBfyRzrE/s400/DSCN8321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414137507780926082" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Safe landing...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYcdGQcI/AAAAAAAAAOw/tHr9G1UGOek/s1600-h/DSCN8322.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYcdGQcI/AAAAAAAAAOw/tHr9G1UGOek/s400/DSCN8322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414137512124105154" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from down below...these trusses are over the family room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYwo6CNI/AAAAAAAAAO4/rY4nsaXMNWg/s1600-h/DSCN8324.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhYwo6CNI/AAAAAAAAAO4/rY4nsaXMNWg/s400/DSCN8324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414137517542344914" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These trusses are being placed over Luke's room and the craft room...that is our church in the background...can't get any more convenient than that! Isn't the snow pretty? The subdivision on the hill in back is called Blackhawk...one of the docs at the hospital lives up there...do you see the road coming down off the hill? Well, I guess he rolled his 4 wheel drive truck last week coming down that road...pretty slick!...he's okay :)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhZfHv-AI/AAAAAAAAAPA/anIiTf7kuiQ/s1600-h/DSCN8329.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyLhZfHv-AI/AAAAAAAAAPA/anIiTf7kuiQ/s400/DSCN8329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414137530019739650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-5133875570085359381?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-17740830487543387012009-12-11T08:57:00.000-08:002009-12-11T09:14:33.803-08:00Days 43-46<br /><br />So, not much has happened since I posted on Monday...it has just been too darn cold!!! The framers attempted working in sub zero temps, but succumbed to the bitterness of it all...temps should be rising next week so that they can start hammering again! I have a few new pictures of the floor trusses and the wall to the girls' bedroom, other than that, nothing has changed. Oh, and I did finally make a decision on what color of windows to put in...after weeks (and I mean, weeks!) of deliberation, I have chosen....drum roll, please...WHITE...I know, boring as all get out...but that is what we are going with! Hopefully I will like how it looks with the brick...am I picky or what?!?!?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a picture of the floor trusses from up top...they are laying down on their sides right now...eventually, they will be standing up!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7gq5x12I/AAAAAAAAAOY/EB5wZ9CJHuk/s1600-h/DSCN8292.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7gq5x12I/AAAAAAAAAOY/EB5wZ9CJHuk/s400/DSCN8292.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414025503255418722" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the wall of the girls' bedroom...on the left is the door. The girls' twin beds will line up along this wall with a nightstand between each one.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7e0tqLBI/AAAAAAAAAN4/UYSgtVhyY_8/s1600-h/DSCN8293.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7e0tqLBI/AAAAAAAAAN4/UYSgtVhyY_8/s400/DSCN8293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414025471529200658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is looking down the hallway...the girls' room is on the left...the stairs are at the back right...the storage room is to the right.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7fS3iplI/AAAAAAAAAOA/6dFxd0cyrrw/s1600-h/DSCN8294.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7fS3iplI/AAAAAAAAAOA/6dFxd0cyrrw/s400/DSCN8294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414025479623714386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is standing in the girls' bedroom and looking out their doorway to the stairs.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7gA2lYMI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/fyvDtlwPqOQ/s1600-h/DSCN8296.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7gA2lYMI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/fyvDtlwPqOQ/s400/DSCN8296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414025491967729858" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />A view of the trusses from below.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7fpJ_qoI/AAAAAAAAAOI/lKfYR_D6O70/s1600-h/DSCN8295.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SyJ7fpJ_qoI/AAAAAAAAAOI/lKfYR_D6O70/s400/DSCN8295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414025485606693506" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1774083048754338701?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-34584388788887467942009-12-07T15:45:00.000-08:002009-12-07T15:54:43.320-08:00Days 40-42<br /><br />Boy, was it cold up there today!!! I think wind chill temp this morning was -12 or something...brrrrr! I felt sorry for the framers! Today they finished up framing the stairs and then started putting up the wall to the girls' bedroom so that they have something to sit the floor trusses on...I wasn't up there too long and only took one picture...enjoy!<br /><br />The stairs are a U shape...the opening for the stairs will be on the left...directly across the hall will be the door to the girls' bedroom...we are going to finish under the stairs as a little play area...the space to the right of the stairs is the toy room...very downsized from what we have had in the past...I think it is only 6 feet across...mainly for shelves...is there such a thing as phasing out toys!?!?!?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2UHJJ-eeI/AAAAAAAAANs/MT5WnBtTmpg/s1600-h/DSCN8290.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2UHJJ-eeI/AAAAAAAAANs/MT5WnBtTmpg/s400/DSCN8290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412645177606961634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3458438878888746794?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-45968169939638650202009-12-07T15:38:00.000-08:002009-12-07T15:45:26.520-08:00<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Day 39<br /><br />Today I took my little sister, Ellen, up to The House...it was fun to have someone else see it! Today they framed the storage room and Luke's bathroom..they also started the stairs...it is moving right along...looking great!<br /><br />The storage room...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TE317XAI/AAAAAAAAANM/7QED0oWkLlE/s1600-h/DSCN8288.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TE317XAI/AAAAAAAAANM/7QED0oWkLlE/s400/DSCN8288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412644039088102402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke's bathroom...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TFX_TJOI/AAAAAAAAANU/5tMEkwpB-xI/s1600-h/DSCN8289.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TFX_TJOI/AAAAAAAAANU/5tMEkwpB-xI/s400/DSCN8289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412644047717344482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A view from up top...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TFvhR-xI/AAAAAAAAANc/Cm0MakzyoS8/s1600-h/DSCN8286.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TFvhR-xI/AAAAAAAAANc/Cm0MakzyoS8/s400/DSCN8286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412644054033890066" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The first floor truss...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TGIz06fI/AAAAAAAAANk/sockwuZobxc/s1600-h/DSCN8287.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sx2TGIz06fI/AAAAAAAAANk/sockwuZobxc/s400/DSCN8287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412644060822563314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-4596816993963865020?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-17904954355406979542009-12-03T18:35:00.000-08:002009-12-03T18:50:33.113-08:00Day 38<br /><br />Have I mentioned that we have GREAT framers? They are doing a fantastic job! It felt kinda weird standing at the window of the craft room and looking out...kinda neat. They still need to put up the walls across the basement so that they can sit the floor trusses on top...they think they will get to that by Monday...that is also when the snow is supposed to hit...it shall be interesting!<br /><br />A view from up above...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2-to-HEI/AAAAAAAAAMc/ow1LOR3ZfqE/s1600-h/DSCN8274.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2-to-HEI/AAAAAAAAAMc/ow1LOR3ZfqE/s400/DSCN8274.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411205772061056066" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the west side of the house...the window on the right is in the craft room...the 3 openings on the left are the windows for the family room downstairs...the middle opening will have a door that walks out on the patio.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2_NerpEI/AAAAAAAAAMk/EK0ArYG3pac/s1600-h/DSCN8277.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2_NerpEI/AAAAAAAAAMk/EK0ArYG3pac/s400/DSCN8277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411205780607837250" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />This is the south side of the house...the window on the left is Luke's future room and the small window on the right is for his bathroom.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2_jXjX0I/AAAAAAAAAMs/19diN-Yasrk/s1600-h/DSCN8280.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh2_jXjX0I/AAAAAAAAAMs/19diN-Yasrk/s400/DSCN8280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411205786483515202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div> This is just another view from further up the hill...you are looking at the west side again.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh3BfwtBlI/AAAAAAAAAM8/VxlGPmlATSs/s1600-h/DSCN8284.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh3BfwtBlI/AAAAAAAAAM8/VxlGPmlATSs/s400/DSCN8284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411205819875001938" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Four little happy kids sitting on the south window sill of the craft room...I could just squish Luke's little cheeks!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh3fodS-TI/AAAAAAAAANE/dO_EvMAEHiQ/s1600-h/DSCN8283.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxh3fodS-TI/AAAAAAAAANE/dO_EvMAEHiQ/s400/DSCN8283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411206337605597490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1790495435540697954?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-5147414690219226952009-12-02T20:09:00.000-08:002009-12-02T20:46:04.810-08:00Day 37<br /><br />Today was quite the momentous day! We have wooden walls! Yesterday they placed all the boards that are bolted to the foundation. Today, the walls started going up! The wall that is up will be Luke's future bedroom and the computer/craft room downstairs. The smaller wall is part of the girls' closet. While Kelly was standing there...in rolled the floor trusses. They are "webbed" so that we can run the heating system through them and not have to drop it down below the ceiling...very cool! My Uncle Joe was also up there today moving a drain...he is awesome! The weather was beautiful although it was a whopping 0 degrees when we woke up this morning! We really like our framers, a father/son team...them seem to be very detail oriented.<br /><br /><br />Wood waiting to be framed!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9szeIRdI/AAAAAAAAALM/JqTuDg1KwTo/s1600-h/DSCN8252.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9szeIRdI/AAAAAAAAALM/JqTuDg1KwTo/s400/DSCN8252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410861317249058258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Boards bolted to the foundation for the walls to rest on.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9sP0fH3I/AAAAAAAAAK8/7oeTIWweZgk/s1600-h/DSCN8250.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9sP0fH3I/AAAAAAAAAK8/7oeTIWweZgk/s400/DSCN8250.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410861307679154034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Uncle Joe moving the drain.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9tYEa-3I/AAAAAAAAALU/uzV9SyOv2bw/s1600-h/DSCN8254.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9tYEa-3I/AAAAAAAAALU/uzV9SyOv2bw/s400/DSCN8254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410861327073344370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />The WALL!...on the ground.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9srjw20I/AAAAAAAAALE/T3d1hi2AKP8/s1600-h/DSCN8251.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9srjw20I/AAAAAAAAALE/T3d1hi2AKP8/s400/DSCN8251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410861315125205826" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hooking on the jacks.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9t_RqTMI/AAAAAAAAALc/35VCB1_MpKA/s1600-h/DSCN8255.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc9t_RqTMI/AAAAAAAAALc/35VCB1_MpKA/s400/DSCN8255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410861337597856962" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The wall starts going up...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-pPnzzlI/AAAAAAAAALk/iY7biTuT1zw/s1600-h/DSCN8258.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-pPnzzlI/AAAAAAAAALk/iY7biTuT1zw/s400/DSCN8258.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862355598003794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />...and up.....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-ptXg2SI/AAAAAAAAALs/5ls03mp8e-s/s1600-h/DSCN8262.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-ptXg2SI/AAAAAAAAALs/5ls03mp8e-s/s400/DSCN8262.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862363582716194" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />...and UP! The window on the left is the computer room and the one on the right is Luke's room.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-qPTYoiI/AAAAAAAAAL0/G9BtQnKkON4/s1600-h/DSCN8265.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-qPTYoiI/AAAAAAAAAL0/G9BtQnKkON4/s400/DSCN8265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862372692206114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The floor trusses. I guess they manufacture these in Wyoming!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-q6D9PAI/AAAAAAAAAL8/DWhIM_NeQpc/s1600-h/DSCN8267.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-q6D9PAI/AAAAAAAAAL8/DWhIM_NeQpc/s400/DSCN8267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862384170220546" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here you can kinda see the web.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-rR9azjI/AAAAAAAAAME/fkbJ2FoznnQ/s1600-h/DSCN8269.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-rR9azjI/AAAAAAAAAME/fkbJ2FoznnQ/s400/DSCN8269.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862390585249330" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Another view of THE WALL...I know...I get excited over little things! :)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-zs16axI/AAAAAAAAAMM/Fp1Npmv_9v4/s1600-h/DSCN8270.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sxc-zs16axI/AAAAAAAAAMM/Fp1Npmv_9v4/s400/DSCN8270.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410862535240477458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is the wall to the girls' closet.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SxdB2NDGOgI/AAAAAAAAAMU/UTzQVp2OAHw/s1600-h/DSCN8271.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SxdB2NDGOgI/AAAAAAAAAMU/UTzQVp2OAHw/s400/DSCN8271.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410865876780333570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-514741469021922695?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-90178342564400628422009-11-30T21:36:00.000-08:002009-12-02T20:09:44.577-08:00Days 29 - 36<br /><br />Well, I guess the framers actually started today...not quite sure...there were a few sawhorses out there and a couple chalk lines...nothing worthy of pictures...maybe tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-9017834256440062842?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-12132132255626838842009-11-30T21:34:00.000-08:002009-11-30T21:36:36.149-08:00Day 28<br /><br />The framers were supposed to start today, but didn't...I guess they are finishing up another job.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1213213225562683884?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-14989684395744779332009-11-19T12:44:00.000-08:002009-11-19T12:54:37.491-08:00Day 24<br /><br />It was pretty quiet up at The House today...just waiting for the framers on Monday. I did snap a few pictures of the water spigot and the concrete blankets on the basement floor. I probably won't post again until they start framing!<br /><br />The basement floor staying warm and toasty!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvjojiswI/AAAAAAAAAKU/lVNutslENVU/s1600/DSCN8224.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvjojiswI/AAAAAAAAAKU/lVNutslENVU/s400/DSCN8224.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405919954444923650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvkfpmvfI/AAAAAAAAAKc/FhgxG0gF9bc/s1600/DSCN8229.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvkfpmvfI/AAAAAAAAAKc/FhgxG0gF9bc/s400/DSCN8229.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405919969234304498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Luke at the water spigot.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvk7j6XGI/AAAAAAAAAKk/aOVp0XOYrKc/s1600/DSCN8230.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvk7j6XGI/AAAAAAAAAKk/aOVp0XOYrKc/s400/DSCN8230.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405919976726617186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A view from the spigot back up to the house.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvlWjcEuI/AAAAAAAAAKs/q2EX4WcgGro/s1600/DSCN8231.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvlWjcEuI/AAAAAAAAAKs/q2EX4WcgGro/s400/DSCN8231.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405919983972389602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I don't think I have ever posted a view of this side of the house...this is the back of the shop...the east side of the house.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvl9IEvjI/AAAAAAAAAK0/00OQVzQlXHA/s1600/DSCN8233.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwWvl9IEvjI/AAAAAAAAAK0/00OQVzQlXHA/s400/DSCN8233.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405919994326597170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1498968439574477933?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-39578806945409693312009-11-18T20:46:00.000-08:002009-11-18T21:11:13.657-08:00Days 18-23<br /><br />Sorry, we haven't had the chance to post for awhile...life has been super busy! Since I posted last, they have poured the floor of the garage and the basement. The plumbing lines were all passed by the inspector, so they got those taped up and ready to go. They have also been filling in a little bit more here and there. Yesterday, they dug a trench from the main water line out to the back of the property so they can put a water spigot in by the pasture and garden...I don't have pictures of that yet. Now, they are pretty much on hold with what they can do...the framers are supposed to start next Monday...exciting! Today I spent lots of time at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BMC</span> West looking at windows, doors, and base moldings. We have chosen "charcoal" for the color of the shingles and "rugged canyon" for the siding...it sure would be nice if I could find the right color of brick!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anyhoo</span>...that is what is happening on The House! Did I mention that our builder is awesome?!?!?!?!?<br /><br />This is them smoothing out the garage floor.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQSm_9a4I/AAAAAAAAAJE/0XF9z-mxolo/s1600/DSCN8187.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQSm_9a4I/AAAAAAAAAJE/0XF9z-mxolo/s400/DSCN8187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405674470876474242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here is the garage floor covered with concrete blankets...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">brrrrrr</span>!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQTXE4NzI/AAAAAAAAAJU/2lnPxERgxXE/s1600/DSCN8195.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQTXE4NzI/AAAAAAAAAJU/2lnPxERgxXE/s400/DSCN8195.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405674483782006578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here is Uncle Joe taping up the plumbing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQT4kHT4I/AAAAAAAAAJc/OMQNrCHm3fk/s1600/DSCN8189.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQT4kHT4I/AAAAAAAAAJc/OMQNrCHm3fk/s400/DSCN8189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405674492771389314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />They had sprayed so much water to help compact the dirt in the basement that the ground froze...they had to cover it to help it thaw so that they could pour the concrete.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQUUbCXfI/AAAAAAAAAJk/N19LwYmvlKw/s1600/DSCN8198.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQUUbCXfI/AAAAAAAAAJk/N19LwYmvlKw/s400/DSCN8198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405674500249509362" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Both the floors staying nice and cozy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ2-TA5vI/AAAAAAAAAJs/CaoggDHShj0/s1600/DSCN8203.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ2-TA5vI/AAAAAAAAAJs/CaoggDHShj0/s400/DSCN8203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405675095605700338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The basement floor being smoothed out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ3a1U7CI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/EP1oh7YZn2M/s1600/DSCN8206.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ3a1U7CI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/EP1oh7YZn2M/s400/DSCN8206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405675103265811490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ3tNPQcI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/W64uLL53dAk/s1600/DSCN8210.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ3tNPQcI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/W64uLL53dAk/s400/DSCN8210.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405675108197941698" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke's little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hand print</span> in the concrete where his future bedroom will be.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ4GNyaOI/AAAAAAAAAKE/b6boOa3M0iY/s1600/DSCN8211.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ4GNyaOI/AAAAAAAAAKE/b6boOa3M0iY/s400/DSCN8211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405675114911131874" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is a view from the house to the northwest...I love it! This is where all the windows in the kitchen and living room will face.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ4kCMr6I/AAAAAAAAAKM/Tvqo_18gTK4/s1600/DSCN8202.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SwTQ4kCMr6I/AAAAAAAAAKM/Tvqo_18gTK4/s400/DSCN8202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405675122915585954" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3957880694540969331?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-14630911440989901602009-11-12T15:34:00.001-08:002009-11-12T15:43:18.675-08:00Day 17<br /><br />Not too many exciting photos today...it was super cold...my hands froze trying to take the few pictures I got! They got the forms up and re-bar placed for the garage floor...my guess is that they will pour that tomorrow! They have also continued filling in dirt around the foundation.<br /><br />This is the view from the road...they have finally removed the big mound of dirt that used to block the view...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycnLv_VqI/AAAAAAAAAIk/iQoAZ0fcHM0/s1600-h/DSCN8186.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycnLv_VqI/AAAAAAAAAIk/iQoAZ0fcHM0/s400/DSCN8186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403365849920657058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here you can see the re-bar and concrete forms on the garage floor...almost done filling in!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycoFgU-wI/AAAAAAAAAI8/8dZ6D5Epgb0/s1600-h/DSCN8184.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycoFgU-wI/AAAAAAAAAI8/8dZ6D5Epgb0/s400/DSCN8184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403365865424222978" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These are the two columns that the front step will rest on...they are starting to fill in here, too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycnVQlr1I/AAAAAAAAAIs/NXsZziRXc2I/s1600-h/DSCN8183.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvycnVQlr1I/AAAAAAAAAIs/NXsZziRXc2I/s400/DSCN8183.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403365852473306962" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1463091144098990160?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-70830195085996839692009-11-11T16:09:00.000-08:002009-11-11T16:32:39.296-08:00Day 16<br /><br />Today was fun...they sure got a lot done! They put on the roof of the shop which just so happens to be the floor for the garage. They use something called "hollow core" and now they will pour more concrete over the top of that to seal it in. My uncle finished the plumbing rough ins and hooked the house up to the main water line. They also did some finish tar work on the foundation that will be underground and started filling in the dirt in front of the garage. It looks great!<br /><br />Here you can see the tar on the foundation and the ceiling of the shop/floor of the garage.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTUMNPhbI/AAAAAAAAAHk/SGREqWPOvJ0/s1600-h/DSCN8159.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTUMNPhbI/AAAAAAAAAHk/SGREqWPOvJ0/s400/DSCN8159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403003784300299698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is the window well to the girls' room. See how the tar angles on the side of the foundation? That is because the concrete without tar will be above ground...that is where the daylight basement starts.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTUkz2VvI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MWEUOQD9fRY/s1600-h/DSCN8162.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTUkz2VvI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MWEUOQD9fRY/s400/DSCN8162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403003790904678130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is the inside of the shop...it is HUGE!! Kelly better NEVER EVER complain about my kitchen! The concrete is covered with concrete blankets...this helps it cure properly...it has been pretty cold at night!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTVF5yV2I/AAAAAAAAAH0/USbAckSqLWM/s1600-h/DSCN8165.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTVF5yV2I/AAAAAAAAAH0/USbAckSqLWM/s400/DSCN8165.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403003799787951970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a good view of the hollow core they have to use in order to be able to have the garage on top...I guess there are springs inside those tubes???...maybe to help distribute the force???? I am not an engineer, so don't ask me!...they also had to reinforce where the garage door is with a steel beam and steel plates above the other door and window. We don't want the cars to come crashing through the ceiling!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTVoOahfI/AAAAAAAAAH8/vEfRbvZeOIU/s1600-h/DSCN8169.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTVoOahfI/AAAAAAAAAH8/vEfRbvZeOIU/s400/DSCN8169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403003809001276914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is where the pipes from the house hook into the water main...lots of digging Uncle Joe!<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTV5qssSI/AAAAAAAAAIE/Q_GJYaRlsUQ/s1600-h/DSCN8172.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTV5qssSI/AAAAAAAAAIE/Q_GJYaRlsUQ/s400/DSCN8172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403003813683310882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This just shows the trench from the house to the water main...lots of work!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTzTb1k6I/AAAAAAAAAIM/F4niiYNWSHQ/s1600-h/DSCN8174.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTzTb1k6I/AAAAAAAAAIM/F4niiYNWSHQ/s400/DSCN8174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403004318816506786" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This shows them filling in the area in front of the shop so that it is level with the garage floor...they are spraying it with water to help compact the dirt...the dirt up there is like a fine powder...very nice for gardening!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTz9-AJ7I/AAAAAAAAAIU/ZY-5Hb7k0nE/s1600-h/DSCN8173.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtTz9-AJ7I/AAAAAAAAAIU/ZY-5Hb7k0nE/s400/DSCN8173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403004330234095538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another view of them filling in...<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtT0WeDAdI/AAAAAAAAAIc/sOJRlV1e-Y4/s1600-h/DSCN8175.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtT0WeDAdI/AAAAAAAAAIc/sOJRlV1e-Y4/s400/DSCN8175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403004336810951122" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-7083019508599683969?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-62919331406937772592009-11-11T15:57:00.000-08:002009-11-11T16:08:19.379-08:00Day 15<br /><br />Today they poured the floor in the shop. I was also happily surprised to see my Uncle Joe and cousin Lane there doing the rough-ins for the plumbing...we had a good visit...I haven't seen Lane for years!!! Everything is looking really good! We are so excited!<br /><br />Here they are smoothing out the floor.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZMLBjyI/AAAAAAAAAGs/ezr8utsBRJg/s1600-h/DSCN8144.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZMLBjyI/AAAAAAAAAGs/ezr8utsBRJg/s400/DSCN8144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000571655458594" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZnVUh-I/AAAAAAAAAG0/IQN1tpl2tMY/s1600-h/DSCN8146.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZnVUh-I/AAAAAAAAAG0/IQN1tpl2tMY/s400/DSCN8146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000578946402274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here they are pouring the other half of the floor. The guy in the blue plaid shirt is our builder...he is awesome!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZ3tzUgI/AAAAAAAAAG8/lzAAB_qbY0M/s1600-h/DSCN8151.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQZ3tzUgI/AAAAAAAAAG8/lzAAB_qbY0M/s400/DSCN8151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000583344050690" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />More smoothing...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQadZ6q4I/AAAAAAAAAHE/9ou9pldpe4w/s1600-h/DSCN8155.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQadZ6q4I/AAAAAAAAAHE/9ou9pldpe4w/s400/DSCN8155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000593461193602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Voila! It is done!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQa4kz7oI/AAAAAAAAAHM/u1xqk8JTM4I/s1600-h/DSCN8156.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQa4kz7oI/AAAAAAAAAHM/u1xqk8JTM4I/s400/DSCN8156.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000600754646658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The guy in the hole is my Uncle Joe...the best plumber around!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQurJ7lII/AAAAAAAAAHU/bovpFQeKXp4/s1600-h/DSCN8152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQurJ7lII/AAAAAAAAAHU/bovpFQeKXp4/s400/DSCN8152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000940749624450" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The guy in the upper left corner is my cousin Lane...he is awesome!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQvP0zpjI/AAAAAAAAAHc/PdSCdLfLWkM/s1600-h/DSCN8153.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvtQvP0zpjI/AAAAAAAAAHc/PdSCdLfLWkM/s400/DSCN8153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403000950593136178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-6291933140693777259?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-39297200017906347822009-11-09T15:29:00.000-08:002009-11-09T15:55:33.576-08:00Days 10 through 14<br /><br />So, I haven't updated in awhile...sorry...I have been really busy, but I do have pictures from the past several days!! We have basement walls! They poured the walls and took the forms off today. I guess that today they will level the floor of the shop and pour that concrete tomorrow. Then, our plumber, my fabulous Uncle Joe, will come in and rough in plumbing stuff in the next few days so that they can pour the floor of the rest of the basement! Hopefully they will get that poured sometime next week. Next comes framing...I guess...not sure, but it sure was weird walking around in the shop this morning and looking out the windows...it made it all seem a little more real!<br /><br />All the wall forms are up.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipaGJd8pI/AAAAAAAAAFc/zzWIL2nyfbA/s1600-h/DSCN8117.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipaGJd8pI/AAAAAAAAAFc/zzWIL2nyfbA/s400/DSCN8117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254018822926994" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />These shorter walls are at the back of the house...this is the daylight basement.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipaqbLdzI/AAAAAAAAAFk/8Af_R1-vjd4/s1600-h/DSCN8121.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipaqbLdzI/AAAAAAAAAFk/8Af_R1-vjd4/s400/DSCN8121.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254028560889650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The concrete in the forms!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Svipa3HkbEI/AAAAAAAAAFs/a5y0_9LDuRs/s1600-h/DSCN8127.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Svipa3HkbEI/AAAAAAAAAFs/a5y0_9LDuRs/s400/DSCN8127.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254031968300098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The forms removed...we have walls! This is the window to the girl's bedroom.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipbXF2oOI/AAAAAAAAAF0/8fGWw0AO_4A/s1600-h/DSCN8129.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvipbXF2oOI/AAAAAAAAAF0/8fGWw0AO_4A/s400/DSCN8129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254040551039202" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is the front of the house.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqG8bOOoI/AAAAAAAAAGU/04YauKWhCAg/s1600-h/DSCN8143.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqG8bOOoI/AAAAAAAAAGU/04YauKWhCAg/s400/DSCN8143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254789307153026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is coming up from behind...that is the undergarage shop.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Svipbiu9LxI/AAAAAAAAAF8/A57TBRq1m0k/s1600-h/DSCN8131.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Svipbiu9LxI/AAAAAAAAAF8/A57TBRq1m0k/s400/DSCN8131.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254043676225298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The undergarage shop. We added those two windows and the man door at the last minute...sure glad we did!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqFjhYLFI/AAAAAAAAAGE/j-Vk_TewOCE/s1600-h/DSCN8135.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqFjhYLFI/AAAAAAAAAGE/j-Vk_TewOCE/s400/DSCN8135.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254765442214994" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Luke had lots of fun playing in the dirt.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqHs9HufI/AAAAAAAAAGk/cJnFFFjdkU4/s1600-h/DSCN8134.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqHs9HufI/AAAAAAAAAGk/cJnFFFjdkU4/s400/DSCN8134.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254802334235122" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Inside the shop...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqGA6o_II/AAAAAAAAAGM/31eHnT-noE8/s1600-h/DSCN8136.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SviqGA6o_II/AAAAAAAAAGM/31eHnT-noE8/s400/DSCN8136.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402254773332802690" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3929720001790634782?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-35255074925865336582009-11-04T17:20:00.000-08:002009-11-04T17:33:54.650-08:00Day 9<br /><br />Today they installed the re-bar for the foundation walls and then placed most of the forms for the walls...hopefully they will get to pour concrete tomorrow! The weather was beautiful today...we were out there in t-shirts and flip-flops!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpn-8-9AI/AAAAAAAAAEk/rk-Vja1Obqg/s1600-h/DSCN8096.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpn-8-9AI/AAAAAAAAAEk/rk-Vja1Obqg/s400/DSCN8096.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400424670061065218" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpoN3I0dI/AAAAAAAAAEs/irU425cID1s/s1600-h/DSCN8099.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpoN3I0dI/AAAAAAAAAEs/irU425cID1s/s400/DSCN8099.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400424674063077842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpos-eUQI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Ms_scnD70Dw/s1600-h/DSCN8102.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpos-eUQI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Ms_scnD70Dw/s400/DSCN8102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400424682415345922" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Up go the walls!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpo4jEIkI/AAAAAAAAAE8/f_JUBB9BfEY/s1600-h/DSCN8103.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpo4jEIkI/AAAAAAAAAE8/f_JUBB9BfEY/s400/DSCN8103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400424685521609282" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpphMMK0I/AAAAAAAAAFE/FLXJ8H3Qn2k/s1600-h/DSCN8104.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIpphMMK0I/AAAAAAAAAFE/FLXJ8H3Qn2k/s400/DSCN8104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400424696431520578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">3 excited little kids...Emma wanted to stay home!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIqSVdzdfI/AAAAAAAAAFU/j7o1HZZphFI/s1600-h/DSCN8107.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvIqSVdzdfI/AAAAAAAAAFU/j7o1HZZphFI/s400/DSCN8107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400425397658809842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-3525507492586533658?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-76314359176352025842009-11-04T07:50:00.000-08:002009-11-04T08:03:42.117-08:00Days 6, 7 and 8<br /><br />So, they have dug and poured the footings on the back of the house. We can actually see the entire footprint of the house! Awesome! Yesterday, they had brought in all the trucks with the forms for the walls...they plan on putting the forms on today and pouring tomorrow. I will go up and take more pictures today...the pictures below are from the past few days.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The guy in this picture is our builder...he is GREAT! He is standing on the west side of the house...the patio of the daylight basement is in front of him.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj4_Kyh_I/AAAAAAAAAD0/eew2huPk4yw/s1600-h/DSCN8084.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj4_Kyh_I/AAAAAAAAAD0/eew2huPk4yw/s400/DSCN8084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277627618625522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am standing in Luke's future bedroom and looking east over the "undergarage" shop.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj4szwWaI/AAAAAAAAADs/dazmo7o106w/s1600-h/DSCN8082.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj4szwWaI/AAAAAAAAADs/dazmo7o106w/s400/DSCN8082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277622690175394" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj5QmK3eI/AAAAAAAAAD8/JI5DW0FQ11A/s1600-h/DSCN8085.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj5QmK3eI/AAAAAAAAAD8/JI5DW0FQ11A/s400/DSCN8085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277632296869346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj5yKyTTI/AAAAAAAAAEE/W7Z6IyzVKQ0/s1600-h/DSCN8087.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj5yKyTTI/AAAAAAAAAEE/W7Z6IyzVKQ0/s400/DSCN8087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277641308818738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The big truck with the wall forms.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj6cGJwII/AAAAAAAAAEM/WLjOoN4Cp0I/s1600-h/DSCN8092.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGj6cGJwII/AAAAAAAAAEM/WLjOoN4Cp0I/s400/DSCN8092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277652563673218" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGkNC2vQiI/AAAAAAAAAEc/uOGdV9TaCac/s1600-h/DSCN8090.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGkNC2vQiI/AAAAAAAAAEc/uOGdV9TaCac/s400/DSCN8090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277972205650466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dad and Luke.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGkMjxWSVI/AAAAAAAAAEU/6dPSacvMJPI/s1600-h/DSCN8094.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SvGkMjxWSVI/AAAAAAAAAEU/6dPSacvMJPI/s400/DSCN8094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277963861543250" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-7631435917635202584?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-73887484243294023312009-10-31T22:27:00.000-07:002009-10-31T22:37:44.616-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">DAY FIVE<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Happy Halloween! I took my sister up to see our house today and was very surprised that they had been up there working on Saturday! All the forms have been pulled away from the front of the house and they dug the trench for the footings of the back of the house! What a happy surprise! It sure was windy up there!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Su0dzOPBsGI/AAAAAAAAADU/iEang_kvgkc/s1600-h/DSCN8060.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Su0dzOPBsGI/AAAAAAAAADU/iEang_kvgkc/s400/DSCN8060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399004294118748258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />This is a picture of the trench for the footings of the back of the house.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Su0dznRbi5I/AAAAAAAAADc/IdVyHgDwp6A/s1600-h/DSCN8058.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Su0dznRbi5I/AAAAAAAAADc/IdVyHgDwp6A/s400/DSCN8058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399004300839717778" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-7388748424329402331?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-18281012930234663232009-10-30T20:13:00.000-07:002009-10-30T20:26:01.898-07:00DAY FOUR<br /><br />Today they finished laying the re-bar (sp?) for the footings and walls of the front of the house and then brought in the concrete. They will pour the front walls on Monday and then dig the footings for the back of the house and get them poured sometime next week. It is looking good! We really like our builder...he is great! They left us a nice little surprise scratched in the concrete this afternoon...it made me smile!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur-02tduI/AAAAAAAAACc/qEE8V_mSuXM/s1600-h/DSCN8043.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur-02tduI/AAAAAAAAACc/qEE8V_mSuXM/s400/DSCN8043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398597674162026210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur-gm7rgI/AAAAAAAAACU/dG2d_rGwMx4/s1600-h/DSCN8039.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur-gm7rgI/AAAAAAAAACU/dG2d_rGwMx4/s400/DSCN8039.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398597668727139842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here comes the concrete...I wasn't sure how that big truck was going to make it down the hill without falling over!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur_Tz3AMI/AAAAAAAAACk/W3G-KbcMx1g/s1600-h/DSCN8044.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur_Tz3AMI/AAAAAAAAACk/W3G-KbcMx1g/s400/DSCN8044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398597682471567554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur_9lwvEI/AAAAAAAAACs/Ze01DVZWups/s1600-h/DSCN8048.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suur_9lwvEI/AAAAAAAAACs/Ze01DVZWups/s400/DSCN8048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398597693686725698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusAQCrdfI/AAAAAAAAAC0/IbyKABK8W8Y/s1600-h/DSCN8050.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusAQCrdfI/AAAAAAAAAC0/IbyKABK8W8Y/s400/DSCN8050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398597698639853042" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusWlUr07I/AAAAAAAAAC8/9tbVp6B87hI/s1600-h/DSCN8052.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusWlUr07I/AAAAAAAAAC8/9tbVp6B87hI/s400/DSCN8052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398598082309641138" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusXM_ynfI/AAAAAAAAADE/wyxTOecqLU8/s1600-h/DSCN8054.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusXM_ynfI/AAAAAAAAADE/wyxTOecqLU8/s400/DSCN8054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398598092959423986" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This made me smile! It is right under the front door...I will think about it every time I walk through that door!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusXQggHVI/AAAAAAAAADM/E0-o6qxAquo/s1600-h/DSCN8055.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuusXQggHVI/AAAAAAAAADM/E0-o6qxAquo/s400/DSCN8055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398598093901929810" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-1828101293023466323?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-74223773712629211512009-10-29T16:18:00.000-07:002009-10-29T16:45:01.878-07:00DAY THREE<br /><br />Sorry, there wasn't anything to update you on yesterday. They are preparing to pour the footings either tomorrow or Monday. These are HUGE footings...about 4 times the size of normal footings...I guess our engineer wanted to make sure the house was steady on the hill! To kind of give you a little orientation of where things are at, look at the first picture...the guy in the light blue shirt is standing in the dining room...just in front of him is the front door...the guy in the dark blue sweatshirt on the lower right is standing where the window seat will be in the kitchen. The guy in the very back in the dark blue is standing in the mudroom...just behind him is the garage...Now...everything should be as clear as mud for you! It sure was cold up there!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suojh1642vI/AAAAAAAAABk/1FDk-X2HAII/s1600-h/DSCN8020.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Suojh1642vI/AAAAAAAAABk/1FDk-X2HAII/s400/DSCN8020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398166167673690866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokZGckUBI/AAAAAAAAACM/nRj8K9UwMQQ/s1600-h/DSCN8031.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokZGckUBI/AAAAAAAAACM/nRj8K9UwMQQ/s400/DSCN8031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398167117002723346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is a view from the back of the house...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokYnFy98I/AAAAAAAAACE/CWLleQgK1Ak/s1600-h/DSCN8029.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokYnFy98I/AAAAAAAAACE/CWLleQgK1Ak/s400/DSCN8029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398167108585715650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is the garage...<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokYQMbC7I/AAAAAAAAAB8/6AebUxvTMU8/s1600-h/DSCN8024.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokYQMbC7I/AAAAAAAAAB8/6AebUxvTMU8/s400/DSCN8024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398167102439492530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokX_CdefI/AAAAAAAAAB0/u_F785LF3eA/s1600-h/DSCN8021.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SuokX_CdefI/AAAAAAAAAB0/u_F785LF3eA/s400/DSCN8021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398167097834306034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-7422377371262921151?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218955678218772252.post-9695736559928028332009-10-27T13:00:00.000-07:002009-10-27T18:22:43.842-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueY5GtPS2I/AAAAAAAAAAM/IfXEEgaeEkU/s1600-h/DSCN7996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueY5GtPS2I/AAAAAAAAAAM/IfXEEgaeEkU/s400/DSCN7996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397450785247152994" border="0" /></a><br />So, after many weeks of bank and loan blues...our house is finally under construction! Sorry that the first pictures are of nothing more than a large hole in the ground...I promise...they will get better! We also had our first <span style="font-style: italic;">major</span> snow of the season...really, only just a few flurries, but enough to leave a nice dusting on the dirt and low visibility conditions at times for the CAT driver!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb4Nq4CdI/AAAAAAAAAA8/MNgUB-d7Zlw/s1600-h/DSCN8003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb4Nq4CdI/AAAAAAAAAA8/MNgUB-d7Zlw/s400/DSCN8003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397454068471302610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ1bWNzCI/AAAAAAAAAAc/nLtUCwVO1Qs/s1600-h/DSCN8005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ1bWNzCI/AAAAAAAAAAc/nLtUCwVO1Qs/s400/DSCN8005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397451821579881506" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ14ySbCI/AAAAAAAAAAk/MMRDTRobwEA/s1600-h/DSCN8009.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ14ySbCI/AAAAAAAAAAk/MMRDTRobwEA/s400/DSCN8009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397451829482253346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ2cerWQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/ucotC92UvI8/s1600-h/DSCN8012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ2cerWQI/AAAAAAAAAAs/ucotC92UvI8/s400/DSCN8012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397451839063677186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ28cIWcI/AAAAAAAAAA0/lbXmoNJ-Sj4/s1600-h/DSCN8013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/SueZ28cIWcI/AAAAAAAAAA0/lbXmoNJ-Sj4/s400/DSCN8013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397451847642929602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb4luscGI/AAAAAAAAABE/mw3Vj9ugXKk/s1600-h/DSCN8014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb4luscGI/AAAAAAAAABE/mw3Vj9ugXKk/s400/DSCN8014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397454074929770594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb5RyTTzI/AAAAAAAAABU/94zaYCEPyIk/s1600-h/DSCN8016.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8s6mJ-bwzjw/Sueb5RyTTzI/AAAAAAAAABU/94zaYCEPyIk/s400/DSCN8016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397454086756060978" border="0" /></a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4218955678218772252-969573655992802833?l=poloclubestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537741350479336599noreply@blogger.com3