Every Tuesday we meet with our architect, contractor, and project manager. It's like Christmas! We get an official update as to what is happening, if we are on schedule, how our costs are doing, and what is the next item on the to-do list. We walk around and see what is actually happening and each week this old farm takes on more and more shape. I love standing in the space and getting a feel for what is to come. As walls get chiseled away or reinforced, and foundations get poured, you see real change happening. This is the exciting stuff. And in the the midst of all the change you see the old shining through. The new lets the old hold center stage. I think this is a lot like our hearts - we often need to let the new in so that our old self really shines. Sometimes the new brings out the best old in us.
They've laid the new foundation for the garage, mud room, dining room, and kitchen.
Here's a panoramic showing where the cottage is, in relation to the main house.
The cement floor was poured for the den, and the wall is being removed.
The window. Shanna is anxiously awaiting for it to be popped out, to take in the forest view!
All the beams are in place, getting ready for the roof.
Taking the roof tiles off, to cut out holes for skylights.
Big decision today - roof tile and gutter colors. We're recycling tiles that we already have (on the left), and trying to find tiles that match - both for the cottage and main house.
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