The Critics Weigh In

Well, of course, the girls had to check out the new view.  And, yes, they approve.  

WINDOWS

Aren't they beautiful??

 The windows finally got delivered today, and James was able to get to work on them. First up, the opaque windows for the upstairs bathroom.  James was especially concerned about privacy up there for his girls. I think it's probably a fantastic idea.

"Yes, babe, hurry up and take my picture.  Can I get back to work now?"

 So, here they are (this is the back of the house):

And here's the first one up on the front of the house:

It has begun...

Ah, the yellow siding is going.  

James removed this beautiful pile in order to cut out a hole for the first new window. I feel better already...

An update

The upstairs windows have been ordered.  The electrical and heat/air and plumbing -- all done.  Insulation estimates are being gathered.

Next up. Removing THIS: (the hideous, rotting yellow siding)  Yes, we'll be sad to see it go...

Then, taking out the windows, installing new ones.

New plywood, new siding, insulation.  

That's going to be a busy weekend!

And what's after that??? SHEET ROCK!!!!!

(This post mainly for future reference)

The walls upstairs are a mess.  James discovered that there is no plywood on the outside of the house (under the siding). There are also multiple "fixes" to address some not-quite-right measuring.  He's temped to tear it apart, but I think we're going to work with it.  Good times.

The Power

Time for some electrical work.

Switches, plugs, and fans in place.

Walls, people. We have walls.

Well, this is big, folks.  There are bedrooms upstairs. Closets. Doorways. A hall.  Wow.  James knocked this part out in a day. It is, of course, what he spent 13+ years of his life doing daily -- framing. And he's good at it.  

The girls took their first tour and proudly stood in their bedrooms, checking out closets and running up and down the hall.

Gwyneth also decided it was time to take a bath...

And because I can't resist the cuteness... Lily pretended to use the "toilet"...

And here's Gwyn giving you the rundown...