Second Floor

We had a bit of weather delay but slowly our house is beginning to take shape.  We got a temporary staircase to get access to the second floor.  The weather has been fluctuating back and forth like it couldn't decide if it was Winter or Fall.  We would have a mild day filled with rain then the next would be frigid and sunny.  The framers came to begin work only to find the second floor had transformed into a skating rink over night.  After a couple of falls, the guys called it a day.

Coming along...



Sitting room in the master bedroom.



Second floor balcony.

I was thinking about putting in a window seat for the nook in the boys' bedrooms. 
This would be such a great place to curl up with a book on a lazy summer's day...

When I mentioned that my walk-in closet looks small, Scott whipped out the measuring tape again!

First Floor

Scott and I were so excited to be able to set foot onto our house and have a walk around for the first time.  I guess it is the perception of space without the walls but some of the rooms seem to be a lot smaller in real life than on paper.



Foyer



Porch

Kitchen

Dinning Room

We thought our family room was bigger...

The Water Situation is Under Control

That’s because it's frozen!  Winter is definitely here along with the cold, dark mornings and the early sunset.  Our framers are trying to work quickly to make use of the short daylight.

I’m learning so much about the building process thanks to Scott who has been patient enough to answer all of my questions.  He even took pictures for me!

So after the foundation walls are set, the metal beams are put in place.  Then the I-beams rest on top of the metal beams.  I can’t remember why they are called I-beams.  Is it because you can see the I from this view?

These wooden poles will be replaced by metal ones.  Definitely wouldn't pass inspection!  :)



Whoa, this guy is balancing on a beam with a circular saw!