Addition Update

It's a big project, with a big and exciting outcome...

However, it has been a slow moving project - always due to issues that Nick could not and can not control. First, it took forever to get the foundation work done. The concrete work was done as "a friend, of a friend of a friend" kind of thing. That got us a better price, but was done when the workers wanted in between their more important jobs. Once that finally was done (mid July or so), it started raining, and raining and raining. This summer had so much rain. Nick probably spent as much time cleaning up rain water than he did actually building. The next hold up was the inevitable... going back to work. Nick has continued to sneak in hours after work and full days on the weekend, but between work and fatherhood, there is just less time for this "little hobby" of his. Finally, this past weekend, the builder finished the grading and french drain that was put into the ground. The wood stove that was put in the new part of the basement is up and ready to go... just in time for the cold! Firewood is being delivered later this week! Next steps.... vinyl siding back on the house, fireplace installation and then taping inside! I am incredibly impressed by Nick's talent and hard work. I do miss him and his help when he is busy working all the time. In one way, I want the project to be done, but in another way, I just want Nick around more... but I can't have both! Nick needs to be busy in order for it to get done. Thankfully it is all starting to come into place and I am beginning to start thinking about flooring, furniture and decorating! Then Nick and I can sit on a comfy leather couch together, watching a warm fireplace and look out into our beautiful backyard!