Pretty as a picture window

The fifth weekend of roughing saw the complete installation of windows, most exterior doors, continued siding, and the sheeting of the roof on the rear porch. The dormer with the custom louver was also lifted by the carpenter crew, and Roger schooled Sean and young Luke by hossing his side up the ladder to the awaiting guys on the garage roof. In addition, the plumber and electrician worked on the house during the week, and we're happy to see those areas coming along as well.

Walking around the house, it's easy to see what a difference the work made at the end of the day Sunday.
The carpenters hanging out in the front of the house at the end of the day Sunday. Sean has been a hospitable homeowner by making sure there is always Gatorade during the day and cold Bud at the day's close. I tried bringing them Washtenaw Dairy donuts last week, but they didn't go over nearly as well as the 10 pound block of ice I also got to keep the brews frosty.
Mickey and Peter check out the office and library windows.
The back side of the house with the roof over the deck and siding up.
The rear deck with the studio ceiling that we'll leave open. The far end will be screened in.
Peter, Mickey, and Sean stand in the living room in front of the French doors. The view of the creek is pretty awesome.
The curved window on the second floor is in and looks fantastic. Everyone has an opinion about cutting down more trees on the property, but this view reminded us why we kept as many as we could.
Everyone keeps asking if they can have Peter's room because the window and view are so beautiful. Three generations of Eldon guys agree and take it all in.
This week will see the completion of the siding, continued plumbing work, electric hook-up, and heating and cooling work. We hope to have the painter out soon, too.

Meanwhile, we've been running around town and researching the Internet like crazy for plumbing fixtures and lighting. We also have to finalize a kitchen cabinet layout and get a third estimate for hardwood flooring. With work for school starting, the days are long and busy, but it's exciting to have the chance to really customize a home of our own.