November News

Last Friday, the November weather was rare for Chicago: bright sun, blue skies, temperatures in the sixties....what better way to celebrate such a day than taking a six hour car drive?

Mark and I took a road trip to Lake Wawasee and it was worth it.  Here's what we found when we pulled in the driveway:

Windows! Everywhere!!!

 A new chimney!

Mark picked out the stone and it is gorgeous!

And, the kitchen addition!

When we went inside the "new" kitchen, we were in for another surprise:

The original kitchen was the dark part of the floor in this picture

Lots of room! The door in the picture is the entry to our dining room, which will be widened.  The original kitchen ceiling is torn out, too.

Here are views of the upstairs windows...

Alex's room

Maddy's room

Our room

Bath/Dressing area

We met with Jeryl, general contractor, and Merlin Bontrager, electrical contractor. Who knew that several hours could be spent in discussion on where to place light switches, electrical outlets, and fixtures?  We also met with Heather Harwood, our landscape architect.  Who knew the intricacies involved in grading, hardscaping, and retaining (walls, that is)?  Mark and I are learning!


The next few weeks will bring developments of a less photographic fashion....electrical wiring, heating/cooling, measurements of all sorts.  More importantly, the best of all holidays is coming ....Thanksgiving.  The Winter family has much to give thanks for.

We'll keep you posted.