Machines

Chris & Marc were like little boys in a big sandbox with the mini-excavator.



Mixing concrete for the front stoop; maybe one day soon visitors will be able to come to the front door...

Back Deck

The completed back deck; it is so nice to be able to sit outside again!

New Color

Completed balcony; we can now sit out here and enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings.

New color on front of house.


Side view


Back view

Addition: Tiled & Painted

New entry painted and tiled.

View from the front door.

Exterior Remodel: Stucco

The south face of the home with the stucco completed.

New entry with stucco.


Final coat application by Ray & his team.

Drywalling the Addition

Standing on the closet, hanging a ceiling piece
Scott stopped by and Chris put him to work helping with hanging the ceiling sheets. With his help, Chris was able to finish all of the drywalling over one weekend.

Avery Brewing Co. BBQ

Mmm, whole smoked pig!

Marc tries to drink a beer while balancing on the springy seat.


Pig heads all in a row.

Exterior Remodel: Stucco Work

Southside of the house will all be stucco as the sun damage was so bad on the wood. Not sure I would be willing to climb up on the scaffolding that they are using...

Lath on the front addition where there will be stucco

Admiring the quick work of the stucco guys (good thing they are quick as they are about 4 weeks late!)

The general contractor getting some advice from the master.

Exterior Remodel: Deck Framing

Back deck with extension between trees for a bench.

Front porch with stairs coming down to the driveway level.

Chris finishing up the peninsula that will run next to the hot tub. He tried to finish this up quickly as he was just told that the pregnant lady's water had broke and he would be having a baby soon!

Maggie

Dad has created my very own blog; you can check me out at:

http://sugarmagnolia-valentine.blogspot.com

weight: 7lbs 3oz
length: 20in
head circumference: 13 1/2in (now there's no excuse for ill-fitting gift headwear)

After 20 hours in labor, mommy was hungry...

...and daddy was tired. We're all doing much better now.

This product is certified 100% Organic.

No hormones or pain-killers were used

while growing or delivering this product.

Chris' Birthday Pool Party

Christy, Aimee, Trey & Stephanie hiking earlier in the day at Chataqua.

Christy & Aimee cool off in the pool with Trey.

The ladies enjoying margaritas by the pool.

The boys standing around the grill.

Banjo Billy's Bustour of Boulder

Chris riding on one of the horse saddles.
Kathy & Christy

Gettin' on the bus.

Jonathan, Jordan, Chris & Frank went to the back of the bus to enjoy their margaritas!

Exterior Remodel: Window & Door Installation

Installing the first window on the addition-checkout the homemade scaffolding.














Basement window

Jonathan raking the broken glass on the slider away from the house. He and Jordan came to town on vacation and in return for a place to stay, I put him to work on a few windows.

Team White T and Khakis installing the bedroom slider.

Christy & Jordan provided invaluable advice on how to place the window.

Our beautiful new front door.