Second floor decking went in today.

I was in town all day, and Kevin was 'working' from home. I say 'working' because apparently it's hard to concentrate with all the banging, dropping-of-heavy-objects, calling out of important measurements, circular saw whining, and general cackling and merriment that are the hallmarks of our builders. When I did get home, it was to find that Kevin had already been out with the camera. How tempting is this? Very.

This will be our view from bed.


Facing west - the wall with the stairs against it - these are the trees that are going to have to come down. (Sob.)

Did I mention it's time for a new roof? It's time for a new roof.

Here's the as-yet-unfilled bump out.

And, time to head back down and make dinner.