keeping up with the project

In an attempt to keep up with all the progress around here, I bring you these photos.
In an attempt to stay humble about all kinds of things, I bring you a view of our side yard. What a mess!

Around back, things look much more hopeful. The perfectly parallel boards, the exciting smell of fresh-cut lumber, the sound of nail guns echoing off the back of the house, and the jolting rumble of the generator every ten minutes or so.....all of it is my bliss.

These kids know how to do stuff. I keep them well-fed and Hubby keeps them busy.
As for keeping themselves amused, they do just fine without parental input. Here, Ben is attempting to squirt me with some type of liquid fixative.

What a darling child.

Here is the scope of the project: family room to the left. Guest room, office and full bath to the right. The kitchen wall will be opened up to the addition, leaving lots of room for the antique general store counter which will be an island for food prep and dining.

Compare this view to this view. We have come a long way!