10-28-09

It's really bizarre for us to see how things are moving along - we've been waiting for this for awhile and all of a sudden, *poof*, it's taking shape. We walked the property this past weekend; where there was a mound of rolled and packed dirt, there is now trenching and filler in place. You can start to see the general outline of where future rooms will be. It all looks SO TINY right now as this basic footprint - we can't wait for walls!

Foundation should be poured at any second - everything looks good to go, we hear.

Ethan had a little too much fun "checking out" the property on Saturday. He spent a few minutes climbing all over the bulldozer, which he thought was pretty cool. Once he discovered the huge dirt mound in the back, he was a goner. Up and down the hills he climbed...his poor sneakers and sweat pants filling with the superfine dirt we have. It's literally like getting baby powder in your socks and shoes - it gets everywhere. Before he got back in the car, I shook off his socks and shoes - and got a poof of dirt all over me. Reminder for next visit: bring boots, dirty clothes, lots of rags, and plenty of garbage sacks.

We'll take some pictures soon. Ethan I know is anxious to get out and play in the dirt again, this time bulldozer toys and buckets in tow.