July has zipped on by, but it sure has brought a lot of progress on the construction of the house. Chris and his crew (Garrett and Brad) started working on the additions to the house approximately the second week in July. They started by preparing the ground to pour concrete for our garage. In the last couple weeks they have built the additions, framed up the additions, put up rafters, installed beams where necessary, framed up rooms in the basement, extended the eaves on the original home to match the new, and sheeted the outside walls and roof. Phil has been on vacation for the last two weeks. His first week he spent every day at the farm removing more trees, tearing off the remaining siding, cleaning out the attic, and he started filling in the front ditch with dirt. The kids and I removed some remaining nails that were left from when we tore out the plaster walls. We also invested in a large shop vac to do some much-needed cleaning! The dirt was quite thick in the house! I don't think I've ever enjoyed cleaning so much! I have included photos from July's progress below. July 17, 2016 (East side of house) Blake & Connor helping to remove siding! Upper 90's weather...HOT! (Samantha, Blake, Connor, Phil) Northeast corner of the house. Living/Dining Room addition on the east. Master bedroom, closet, & bathroom on the north. This corner outside will be our patio. July 18-July 22 Looking south, viewing the north side of house and the east addition also. Garage July 22, 2016 July 23, 2016 Vacation to K.C. & Branson--a BREAK!! Kansas City Royals Baseball Game-- Last year's World Series Champs Christmas in July at the ballpark (July 25, 2016) Moses theater production at Sights and Sounds Theater Picked up Miley from my parents, and headed home! Progress made the week we were gone on vacation, July 25- July 29, 2016
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