The windows are going in!!

Well, today started off rainy and cool, but the weather didn't dampen our spirits since we knew we were going to our homesite today to meet with the cabinet maker and electrician. When we got to the homesite we were amazed at what was going on... the windows and french doors for the back patio had been delivered and were waiting installation, workers on site were cutting wood and moving about, and the cabinet maker was waiting for us. We went over where things will be in the kitchen, what kinds of cabinets will be in there, the finish on the edges, and what size refrigerator we will need. Then we discussed the cabinets in the bathrooms, the bookshelves in the study, and the built-in shelf in the living room. Once that was all taken care of, we spoke with the electrician. Let me insert here how chainsaws and circular saws were running at the same time... it made it SO hard to hear! But, on the same token, it was all for a good reason! By the time we were done discussing outlets, lights, and where all these wonderful components would be placed the window in the study had been installed! We didn't take any pictures then since there were so many workers present and they all happen to be Amish, but we ended up going back later on after running into to town to talk to the plumbing company about the digging that is supposed to happen soon. Boy... it's really coming together! Here are a few of the pictures taken this afternoon:

A view of the front of the house. You can see the windows that have been installed in the three front rooms from this view!

Here's a view of the kids standing in front of the window in what will be Megan's room.

Another picture of the kids in front of a window... these just happen to be in the dining room.

Believe it or not, this window is in the master bedroom! It seems so HUGE!! There is another window in the room- to the right side of the picture (not shown, though), but that one is much smaller in comparison.

Here we have electrical boxes that have been put in!! Now to get it all roughed in completely...

Jeremy was happy to wave in front of the window in the study.

This view is looking toward the french doors that will lead to the back patio. From this view it looks like you can just walk right outside and be on the ground, but it's actually a whole story UP off the ground. This set of doors and the remaining windows may be installed by this weekend!

Here is a view of the back of the house (again). I know it looks big, but Jeremy and I have come to the conclusion it looks that way because the basement is exposed. Honestly, the house isn't terribly huge! Before we know it the siding will be on the house and the inside of the house will be worked on a LOT more! It still amazes us that a drawing of a house on paper can be turned into what you see in these pictures!

Well, that's it for today... We'll be heading back up to the homesite this weekend most likely, so there will probably be more pictures to share then. Until then, enjoy the rest of the week!