The Beam of Bellaire

MAJOR things happening here this last week.  First of all, it was time to prep for a major beam to cover the span from the garage wall to the fireplace wall (so that the arch could be removed).  That "beam" in the above pic is merely a brace. 

The Before

temp "wall" to brace

THE BEAM

(it's the one standing on its side ready to be put in place -- 14? feet long, CRAZY heavy)

and there were actually two of them that went in side by side

the cheering section

(she got herself dressed to come upstairs to watch)

James giving the beam one last look before heaving it into place

the beam (obviously only part of it is visible) in place

(view from downstairs looking up)

You may wonder what I did this whole time:  Flashlight Holder