All cleaned up

We spend most days at the building site dirty and sweaty, but every once in a while we take off the ball cap, dig way back in the closet for some other clothes, and get all cleaned up.

Hanging out

Taking a break with Grandpa Kiker who came to help out today. And the big 5-year old lost his first tooth!

Finishing touches on the roof

We finished the bottom row of screws and the last bit of ridge cap on the roof today. We're readying for a visit from the inspector in the next week or so.

Scaling the slippery roof was assisted by a climbing harness with a rope attached to the car hitch and flung over the house.

Hurricane season is a tense time, but storms brewing brought cool breezes and cloud cover to the building site. What a relief from the sweltering days of recent memory.

Building walls

Putting up the wall between the bathroom and the living room. The bathroom ceiling is done, and the vent pipe awaits boxing in.

Plumbing the Tub - August 2008

The tub is here. It's a basic acrylic 6 foot soaking tub. We have big plans for splashing bath play and massive bubbles with a grand view out the window.

The plumbers were here this week connecting everything up. Now all we need are a few walls, some tile, and alotta bubble bath.

Working on the bathroom ceiling

We're still framing interior walls. When the bathroom ceiling is completed, the electricians can wire the interior.

Pop Kiker had hand surgery today, so the young'uns were holding down the fort.

Tropical Storm Fay

The weather radio was on today, providing updates on the progress of Tropical Storm Fay and the possibility of spontaneous tornadoes. Lots of rain and strong breezes, but nothing dangerous.



We enjoyed a visit from our dear friends who braved the inclement weather.