Friday, June 26, 2009

Let's Get Rocked!!

I haven't posted on the progress of our new house lately, and we have some exciting things going on. The exterior is almost done being sided, and one of the few remaining features is the stone accents. Our mason is one cooky guy, but very talented in laying stone. Here he is striking his best mason pose.

This the front face of the house with the main entry door and the arched window is to the little girls' room.
Our siding is cement plank siding and has not been painted yet, but will most likely end up some slightly darker shade of beige...one more decision I have yet to make.
The interior rock, otherwise known as sheetrock, is going up quickly. Since these pics were taken, they have now started mudding and taping. There are a staggering 800 sheets of sheetrock in this house!!
 
Here are some views of the basement, one out of the playroom to the lake, and one out of the gym to the playroom...to the lake. Hi Jaron and Chloee!!
 
Jaron is heading downstairs to the basement. On of my favorite features is this curved wall that also carries to the wall in the main floor above.
Here is a shot of the arched balcony looking up from the main floor to the top floor. I am still trying to design a rail system for this area, so hard! 
This is it for now, but since we are homeless in less than a month, we really hope to have speedy progress from here on out. Stay tuned.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your house is going to be awesome!!! I love love love it :o) I can't wait to see more pictures. When is it actually supposed to be finished? I hope you are not homeless for long. I don't see how you are managing all of this...a baby on the way, a whole house full of kids, packing up, moving out, moving in...sheesh!! You are AMAZING!!

Bobbi Mason said...

Dumb question, but is he filling in the whole wall? Can't wait to see it in person. See you soon. Love ya.

Jen said...

WOW! I love the rock outside! Totally cool!

Smedley Family said...
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Smedley Family said...

SO BEAUTIFUL!!! too exciting!!! Can't wait to come see it!!! Hope you are feeling well. The last three months drags on for me.

Tyler 2nd RS said...

That mason looks like a typical Alaskan, aren't they (we) all a little cooky?? Your house looks great! It will be so nice when it is done!

jennywren said...

Looking great-- I can't wait to see the pics when it's all finished!