Front drive taking shape

Those granite walls are springing up everywhere, giving shape to the
front drive and entrance to the house. Our favorite nursery man is
closing down his operation and has offered us the opportunity to have
any plants we want at no charge! We're disappointed that he's getting
out of the business, but delighted at his generosity.

Wall framing from a distance

We're not using post and beam construction on this one, but it will be
sheathed with vertical shiplap to match the exterior of the house.

Framing the shed

Walls are going up on the shed at the west end of the house. The work
crew takes a break to smile and scowl at the camera.

Parties in the back yard

The back yard is spacious, ideal for gathering and feasting.

Building trusses

Manufacturing trusses for the shed. This is the last of twelve (see
the stack in the background?). Ready to start framing.

Steamy

The outdoor shower is operational, and it is pleasant to use even
during our first cold snap.

Clearing and stonewalling

The almost one-year old keeps Mom company on a cool fall morning.
Still working on clearing and building those reclaimed granite walls
around the drive area.