Or more specifically, days 11-15 (Monday-Friday, September 22-26)… fixing the little things in preparation for a big weekend ahead.
The second weekend got us a pretty much finished office and a place to work at the house, Harrison’s room complete, and a bathroom that was usable.
Speaking of a place to work, Harrison completed his first work of art in the new house… with pastels… I mean, it’s great that you’re being creative kid! But, did you need to choose the messiest medium that you own and work in the most complete, cleanest room in the house!?
The other big news of the week is that we had GUTTERS installed! So happy that rain won’t come sheeting off the metal roof, cause damage to the fascia, and puddle at the base of the house anymore! Yay for things that help the house not deteriorate and literally crumble to pieces!
The photo above highlights the damage from years of non-gutter drainage. Another fix that needs to happen… the real question is, when we fix the fascia should we keep the turquoise trim color?
We also got a lawn mower! And used it!
Seriously though, that front yard – that bit right there – is really pretty. It might be the only pretty part of the entire 1.2 acres, but, I’ll take it. Also – that area happens to light up with fireflies at twilight every evening. I literally squeal every time I see them.
Finally what does one do after a long, sweaty, dirty night of working on the house… well, go out to the barn and set mouse traps of course.
I still find myself forgetting that we own over an acre of land. And that we own a barn.
It’s kind of insane.
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2 responses to “Week 2”
Definitely keep the turquoise . So retro. the yard looks really nice. How fun to have firefly so. They don’t eat wood, do they??
this reminds me what Bill and I have done, a couple of times but not for Years and Years! But I remember how exciting it is when a room or so gets finished, such a good feeling. Best of luck to you all, Jan