Too many vacations

And we've been busy too. We've made some key decisions regarding exterior doors and siding and even cabinets. But it's too early to see any of those "major" accomplishments. It's actually been a slow couple of weeks as we've been waiting for the HVAC. The framing is now done. The plumbing is roughed in. The windows and patio door are being completed as I type. I did take some recent pictures including some of the interior, since I never did post the framing upstairs.

And the well is being dug. Today they hit 200 feet before their equipment broke while blasting through limestone. Once they're through that, they expect sandstone and about 100 feet further they expect a good supply of water. A 300+ foot well is the downside to living on the river bluffs - well, that and having to climb to the roof to know that you're living on the river bluffs.

This is a shot of the 2nd floor living area, which Heidi and I have already conceded to the kids. This is the going to be the toy room. And, yes, we know that we're fooling ourselves thinking that the toys can be contained to one room. Through the door in the back left is the 2nd floor laundry, and to the right of that is a bedroom.

This picture was taken standing in the living area and looking toward the 2 kids' rooms and their bathroom.

Above is the master bedroom from the point of view of the master bathroom. Today I hauled all the 2nd floor drywall into the house through that window which is now installed. A huge pile of it is leaning against those boards on the right side.

This is the living room as viewed from the dining room. Heidi thought the windows were too big. I didn't know there was such a thing.

Here's the kitchen. I'm not sure it's going to be as big as I wanted it to be. Good thing I don't spend much time in it! :)

Finally, my accomplishment for last weekend was installing the infloor heat beneath the master bedroom. Initially I was planning on putting it just in the master bathroom but was encouraged to do the whole area above the garage as I was told it will seem colder than the rest of the house due to its location. The last thing I want is for Heidi to sleep in a cold bed. After figuring out how to win the fight against coiled tubing that really doesn't want to uncoil, I think it turned out pretty good. Next weekend I get to put the infloor heat in the basement. If you want to help or if you have a PEX stapler for rent, let me know!