Apple tree

Another step in the 'cut back on parking and increase the yard' program has been taken!

Fence/support behind to come, but we're very excited about the multiple varieties all on one espalier... , Delicious, Gravennstein, Fuji, Gala, and yellow Transparent (not sure I've ever had that last one, but Gala and Fuji in particular are among our favorites.

Chicken coop

Doors are on, trim is going up....just need a roof ridge! And, oh yes, a run.

The End of Nerf Gun Wars

At least in the living room!

First Snow

Door Pulls

Combined with the pirate ship birdhouse, I believe the kitchen is officially complete!

Victory!

Well, more of a milestone, but we got a certificate of occupancy, so we're legal now!
Woohoo!

Spooky closet

Cool side effect of an awesome color selection by the firstborn.

Railings

Are in!
Well, the interior railings on one side anyway.
Hoping to get a certificate of occupancy by midweek and railings will be one of the biggest hurdles.

Visitor

This guy showed up the other day when I was working from home.  Of course, I was on a conference call with a client when he arrived, so had to restrain my excitement and stop myself from dropping everything and sneaking outside. Luckily the camera was close at hand!

I was particularly excited because we see him (her?) fly by, or at the far end of the pond, but I've never seen him land on our side of the pond. 

According to my handy dandy reference book, he ought to be heading south soon for the winter - although the skim of ice that was on the pond over the weekend has melted away, so it may not be too soon.

And I always thought the advantage of working from home was more kid time -- turns out more creature time is another benefit!

Last Kitchen Piece

Can't wait to line the kids up and get some homework done!