Taking Shape.

The light is starting to peak through the tunnel.

Last week's Project List:
Finish Framing Walls. Check.
Plumb Bathroom. Check.
Set Tub. Check.
Frame Drop Ceilings. Check.
Wire New Electrical in Basement. Almost Check.

The Basement is full of light and I LOVE IT!
Thank You Matt for digging out the windows.

Three Window Wells dug by hand.

Why Shady Oaks?

Just to catch everyone up to speed. We were honored to buy the home of Matt's grandparents. Lucille and LaVar Murri. There was a point when we had our belongings at three different homes the house we were selling or as Samurai says; our regular house, Grandma and Grandpa Murri's, where we are currently taking up residency in the basement, or our new home; Grandma Gigi's. It was confusing on a good day. In an effort to transition Gigi's home into our home Molli thought we should call it Shady Oaks. The name fit insistently.

I neglected to post the updated basement photos.

Christmas Eve.

Taken just before final tear down and clean-up. Imagine just the 3 support beams.
Thank you to my sisters-in-law for sacrificing your husbands on Christmas Eve.

New Years Day = Newly framed Basement.

We wouldn't have made it to this point without the tireless efforts of Bishop Murri. Whom we lovingly call Dad.

Not to be forgotten is the expertise of my Dad who rearranged our heating system.

Also, a shout out to Grandma Murri and Meg for your help with the kiddos.

99% of our Holiday Break

Dec 23, 2001

View from northwest corner room.

View from bottom of stairs looking into family room.

As you can see there was a lot of work.
The kids have been so patient this holiday.
They each waited their turn to hammer their bedroom walls into place.