Shelter from the Storm

End of the week and it looks like a reprieve from this heatwave may be on it's way, as we race over to the house after Daddy gets home, trying to beat a looming storm. Supports were poured a few days ago for our porches. We'll have a small covered porch on the front of the mudroom addition and a 12x12 screen porch off the family room side of the house. I envision that being one of my favorite spots in the years to come... maybe even a good spot to sit and watch summer thunderstorms.

This & That...

This has been such a hot week for our crew... over 97 degrees yesterday and not much lower today. They finished the housewrap this week, installed our bilco door and basement egress window wells, and even placed some of our outlet boxes. Wiring to start next week.

Just Checking In...

Sorry I've fallen behind on my blogging. I'm still taking photos and will catch everything up soon... I hope!!!

I've been swimming in paint chips, lighting fixture options, and a zillion other details that would bore you. But, we have also been firming up the interior package with Connor Homes, and as we drove away from the house tonight, I was filled with anticipation of when we can finally call our new old house "home"...

Even though I couldn't ask for a better time of year, there still don't seem to be enough hours in the day as I try to juggle this project with my first summer off with Shimmer and Shine. We are thoroughly enjoying our new hometown and all the activities it offers, and I am reminded more than ever that I could not do any of this without God by my side every step of the way... Proverbs 3:5-6.

Taking Cover from the Heat

Guys worked some in the basement today as the heatwave continues... over 95 degrees today and hotter yet tomorrow! Made some lemonade and filled a big jug for them. Took it over at lunchtime and the kids and I were able to walk my Aunt, who was visiting today, through the first floor.

Shimmer's turn to Shine

No work today due to the Fourth of July holiday and I'll bet the crew is glad to be spared at least one day of this heatwave that has started. It's going to be a brutal week though...

We waited until the evening to come over and mark out a few more lights and double-check outlet locations. Shimmer got to go "upstairs" for the first time tonight, but she needed a lot more coaxing than Shine did. He showed her the way and she got to check out her room first-hand.

Tar Paper by the 4th of July

Feeling better Daddy???

Going Green

So, June IS a wrap and July starts WITH wall wrap.

Connor Homes utilizes Green Guard's RainDrop. It’s innovative drainage channels keep water out of the wall system. Because it’s not perforated, RainDrop resists air and water infiltration This reduces energy consumption and cost.

Shine and I checked it out today... well actually, he was more interested in posing for a picture on some of the equipment.