A PRODUCTIVE WEEK

I decided I better do an update, even though I don't have any pictures. So much has happened this week. If you can drive by and take a look you should. They have the house completely framed and wrapped. There's alot more to that whole process than I thought, but it all seems to have gone off without a hitch. We are waiting on the trusses now which form the roof.

I had to decide on brick/motor, windows, 2 of the exterior doors, door hardware and shingles all in about 48 hours. I think we have found the key to actually getting me to make a decision. Limit my choices and give me a specific time frame to decide. My framer and roofer both did that to me this week and I actually made some decisions by myself. As opposed to me normally making a decision, which involves everyone I know (and sometimes people I don't) and days of agonizing.

Anyway, that's where were at right now. Hopefully I'll have some pictures soon. You will really be suprised how great it looks.

Introducing Brody Parker Eaves.

I left my heart at the hospital with this little fellow. I got to hold him for about 15 minutes, before I felt guilty enough to give anyone else a chance. He is perfect. If I even start about how perfect, I'll never stop. I am so happy that he is here, safe and sound, and that Mom and Dad are doing well! Have a great 4th.

LONG TIME, NO POST

I know, I know.....I have completely fallen down on my job. I have had a slab poured for over a week now and no pictures. I have several excuses for my lapse, but I won't bore you with that, let's get to the good stuff.

First, Brody Parker Eaves should be making his appearance in the world today. For those of you who don't know Matt (Eaves) is one of "my kids". I started babysitting Matt when he was only a few weeks old. Which just seems like yesterday, by the way. And today he will become a Daddy. Matt's wife Sarah went into the hospital last night and they were scheduled to induce at 6 am this morning. I can't wait to hold that baby, just the way I did his Daddy. Ok, enough or I'm gonna start crying.

Secondly, I do have a slab, but things have been pretty much at a stand still since then. You know the typical house building stuff, hurry up and wait. I did have a wonderful time last Friday afternoon looking at brick. Granted it didn't start out wonderful, I was completely overwhelmed and just wanted to use inny, minny, miney, mo as my selection process. But thanks to Debbie, Carey, John James and Stephanie I hung in there and made some headway. I have it narrowed down to 3 different brick/mortar combinations. I got siding samples last night so I hope to be able to take those and finalize the brick/siding decision.

Anyhoo, here are the pictures.