The biggest news is....the garage is sided (minus the very top board on the eave sides, as those need to get cut to the proper width, and it is a 2-person job). Here's a photo of the very last side "in progress". Great work, Steve!!!!! (It was finished on a relatively beautiful day, too)
On the same day that the garage siding was completed by Steve, my dad installed 2 new windows in our basement. It's a huge improvement, even though we don't venture into "the dungeon" all that often. Thanks, Dad!
For those of you who haven't been to visit us within the past month or so, we've also gotten new entrance steps and a small deck by the entryway door (the door we use all of the time). My dad spent a weekend up here to put them in, under Steve's supervision. We really appreciate a new entrance. And Steve extended our gravel path all the way up to the steps, too. So it's like a facelift for the whole area.
And last, but not least, a non-house photo. Thanks, Janell & Andy, for the new coffee mugs! Here's their christening round of cappuccinos...made with our Trader Joe's espresso beans. We're really enjoying them!
Thanks for the pictures, the garage looks great Steve, you are getting in good shape for next springs "garage raising" in Muskegon I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteLots of improvements! You guys have been keeping busy...not that the girls would have it otherwise. : )
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you know, I've seen about 12 more kinds of mugs that I've wanted to get you instead since I sent these. I think I enjoyed shopping for mugs a little too much! Don't worry, I'm restraining myself.
Thanks for the updates.
12 more mugs, eh? Got a little of your ole Mumzie in ya, Janell? I understand. Haven't seen all the others, but I rather like the ones in the picture. Take it from a Veteran, and forget about the other 12. Glad to see all the improvements, Steve and Rachel. Soooo glad you got the garage done, Steve. I have a feeling you'll sigh with gratitude and relief, throughout the long harsh winter, every time you look at your sided garage. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't seen your house in person. I need to visit sometime! (especially now that your house is a palace)
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