Here I go slacking again… and, as before, my lack of posting should not be taken as any indication that the house isn’t progressing–it surely is.

I plan to get some new pictures up soon. Related, both Brendan and Lucas are in full baseball season swing (how about that pun?!) … so some pictures coming of them too.

As for the house update: where to begin?! When last I updated, the 2nd floor was framed, roof on.

We now have many of the “major aspects” done (at least major in terms of visual changes). The roof is now shingled. Windows are all in (except one) including the sliding glass door. Front door is hung, as is the well-house door.

Last weekend, we spent many, many (wow!) hours priming the siding. This weekend, we hope (plan) to get 1 coat of paint on it–as they will be putting it up mid/late this week. A second, finish coat, will be applied after the siding is up. Things will really look different at that point.

As for the interior, there are lots of things happening there as well. Some points to note: electrical sockets are mounted, and holes drilled to run wire. Plumbing is roughed in for the entire house (bathrooms, kitchen, utility room). Duct-work is setup for the heating system. Each bedroom has mounts for ceiling lights & smoke detectors. Things are definitely taking shape!

Next up for us is getting a coat of finish paint on the siding before they put it up next week. For the contractors: setting the tank for the well, and connecting the water lines and electrical to the house; wiring electrical in the house; and putting up the siding. I’m sure there is more on-deck, but I don’t know (or can’t remember!).