The mechanics of it all

Work on the house is taking place nearly every day of the week at this point. The carpenters have been joined by Javier the painter, Mike the heating and cooling whiz, Eddie the roofer, Bill the plumber, and John the electrician. Of course Sean has been there a lot cleaning up (a nearly constant job), moving lumber, and managing all the trades now that Mickey is in California visiting the newest addition to the Eldon clan, Baby Annabel.

Most of the siding is up and painted, and we're pleased with the color. We've been collecting photos and magazine pages for years, and it has paid off when it comes to making some decisions. This color was inspired by a beautiful home we often drive by in downtown Petoskey.
The roofing materials are up and out, and Eddie should be finished by the end of the week.
The duct work is set up, and the fireplace box, on the far right of the photo, has been framed and is ready for installation later this week.
The plumbing isn't the most exciting thing to photograph, but this shot at least captures some of what is visible inside the house. This is the wall that divides the master bath and laundry room.
This is the last week Sean and I have off before school starts up again, so we've got all of our errands mapped out. We met with Hadley at Motawi to design the tile around the fireplace. We have been trying to finalize the cabinets, lighting, and plumbing fixtures for the entire house. We're also trying to savor the last days of summer, so we're making time to take Peter on lots of walks, the zoo, swimming at a friend's house, and a picnic at the metro park.