So much is happening!

Well, it has been quite a while since I've added anything, but we have not been idle! Our online business was very busy for the past several weeks, and we have been busy preparing for our own Christmas celebrations. Work on the house has continued, as well! Even in this cold! I'm such a wimp - I show up, take a few pictures, and leave the guys to keep working!

Well, here's some pictures of what has been happening:
This was the day they were putting in the floor joists. The webbed design makes them stronger, and they are able to put wiring and duct work through them without cutting into the wood, unlike an I-beam. I'm told this is also safer if there was ever a fire. These kind of floor supports don't burn through so quickly, so a firefighter walking on the floor would be much less likely to fall through! Hope we never have to test that one!



These guys have got some special DNA that prevents them from realizing that the wind is blowing and it's only about 12 degrees outside! They are walking on the tops of walls like it's something they do everyday!

Below is a shot of the sub flooring on. The stairwell is guarded so no one falls through - the stairs aren't there, yet! We are so excited to see our first floor!


Larry took these pictures when we stopped by after church yesterday. The windchill was below zero, so the rest of the family stayed in the van - where it was warm! I was so jealous - he's been on our first floor!



Below, you can see some of the framed up walls - this is Rebekah's room! She is packing, already!


Today was the original date set for placing the outer walls, but our builder and crane operator have come down with the flu! We are praying for a speedy recovery for them, as well as good weather for next Monday - the newly scheduled day for the placing the outer walls. The walls will go up in two days, Lord willing and weather permitting! The SIP's are a huge part of the energy efficiency of the house, and I'll be telling you more about those later!

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year! We'll be posting more in the days to come!