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

Saturday, December 16, 2006






This past week all of the drywall was installed and the litter strewn floors were cleaned. No more peeking through the wall studs :) Both garage doors were also installed. Dh's "barn"(garage) is nearly complete! Next week work begins on the outside with the installation of our siding; ceiling insullation is to be "blown" in the attic; carpet and other flooring materials are to be measured; rock for the hearth ordered; tile for the masterbath shower and kitchen backsplash ordered; drywall to be taped ... bullnose corners installed ... and skip troweling the texture on the wall and ceiling surface; and the interior doors and hardware need to be ordered. It will be a busy week to say the least.

Photos (top to bottom) Bonus room (guest/office) above garage; storage area (with tub) in basement; sunny day; basement family room showing fireplace; Ann's bedroom bay window with newly installed cedar shingles.

4 comments:

Pat said...

What do you mean "bonus room"? That must mean you consider me a bonus!:)
It's coming along so fast now, I love seeing the tangible updates.
Say, is that ladder on Ann's window going to be left there for a possible elopement one day?
You must really be getting excited, I am!

Mrs. Mac said...

Let's hope there's not any elopement anytime soon :) ... but it is a perfect window for a few small pebbles tossed at to get her attention, or to be serenaded by : Since she's our princess, maybe she could let down her beautiful long brown hair as Rapunzel did :) And, yes, Pat, your a "bonus" :)

Saija said...

wow, what a lovely home you will have! :o)

i was smiling 'cause your husbands garage (alias "barn") is a bit larger then the condo we just moved into ...

ENJOY the loveliness ... blessings on you & yours this christmas ...

gramma_s said...

It's great to see the house taking shape. I'm getting excited for you. Thanks for your prayers this past few weeks.