Photo: Great grandparents at their farm in Blandinsville, IL, with five of their six children .. my grandpa was yet a twinkle in grandma's eye. Stable boy and governess also pictured. Hodges farm, circa 1903-4

Wednesday, March 07, 2007





Down to the wire. Busy bees are we. (WE as in ME!) Tomorrow I'll give dh a load of stuff to take care of when he arrives around noon. Here are a few recent pictures.


Photos: Newly installed banister, foyer, and a shot showing the foyer on the right and the kitchen on the left from great room. Shot taken from back entrance to kitchen (with stove still out of place) looking into the green dining room.

8 comments:

Terry said...

Oh Mrs. Mac! THIS house is a dream come true!
All those windows and the lovely floors!!
I hate to be negative, Mrs. Mac but there IS one thing missing.
What?! NO stair bannister to slide down?? What fun is THAT?...Love Terry

Pat said...

OK, now I need to go back and find the floor plan to put this all together. Where was that now?
It looks very bright and beautiful and waiting for a loving family to fill it with laughter and memories, and grandchildren!
Just curious, did you come in at budget or like most, exceeded it a tad? Knowing you, you came in under budget!

gramma_s said...

I checked the weather for your area and it doesn't look like is too sunny but at least it's not suppose to rain or snow, today or tomorrow> Oh I somehow wish I was a liitle mouse and could watch all the activity. I too have to go back and find the floor plsns. I love house plans. I wonder if I could design a house that I would be completely satisfied with. Wishing you the best and God's blessings on you as you invite Him into your hew home. I know He will come with you in your hearts, also.

Mrs. Mac said...

I'll try to repost the floor plans, they're way, way, back yonder in my blog and may have even been removed in part.

Jada's Gigi said...

I love those hard wood floors!! yay for no ice on the driveway!! Can't wait to see the "lived in" pics!

Saija said...

wow! lovely!!! :o)

may the Lord bless every nock and cranny ... and fill it with His spirit and love ...

Maggie Ann said...

Oh, your floors are gorgeous!!! Its a beauty of a home...=)

gramma_s said...

Ta-dum, Ta-dum, patiently waiting. Ta-dum, Ta-dum, Ta-dum. O forgive me Mrs. Mac, I just couldn't resist, I know your having computer problems and your busy as a bee working setting up a new house, and you are getting ready to be a GRANDMA. Have fun. And blessings to you. :-)