Well I always get excited about progress around here, especially when it is progress on our never-ending construction project. The inside of our home and addition are basically complete, but we are still finishing up some of the outside projects with our added front porch and matster bedroom. This last Saturday, we recruited the help of our Dad's and my sister Morgan and brother-in-law, Mike and got to work. This weekends project was the concrete work. (Well originally the plan was for pavers, but when money is tight and your permit is about to expire since you are taking so long, it becomes concrete). :)
Here is a before shot (which was the last "after" photo I showed you when we left off).
And here are some photos of our Saturday:
Forming the concrete molds from the new sidewalk to the front door.
Leveling out the concrete.
Josh dumping a new load of concrete.
Starting to look prettier....
The curved path to the side of the porch from the driveway.
Stamping the rocks down to the bottom.
Morgan and I are even getting a little dirty.
Hannah checking out the new path.
And I will leave you with this new "After" shot, which will be the "Before" shot on the upcoming project update post. (Which I'm hoping will be very soon!). We are on the home stretch and I can't wait until it's done!
Looks great! I know how exciting those home improvement projects can be, especially when you've been patiently waiting for them to come to fruition! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Nancy Yoakum | April 03, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I like it Sara! It looks great!!
You must be very excited.
Have a great weekend,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | April 03, 2008 at 07:01 PM
sara ~ I love your new improvements! It is so much fun to have new things done around the house- it is inconvienent at the time, but oh so exciting when it is all over! Looking forward to seeing your other projects!
Caren
Posted by: caren k. | April 03, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Looks great, Sara! Hope the hard work is almost over and you can sit back & enjoy. Can't wait to see photos of the finished project.
Posted by: Leah C. | April 04, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Hi Sara! Looks wonderful! How lucky you are to have a husband who can do projects like that...do you rent him out? hee hee I like how Hannah came by as your Quality Inspector too! Have a great weekend. xoxo ~ Joy J.
Posted by: Joy at Cupids Charm | April 04, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Can you send those guys my way for a few weeks? lol
Great work!
Posted by: Joy | April 04, 2008 at 09:21 AM
yeah for you sara!
i know each step gives you a little bit more relief !
you & morgan are looking quite professional
xo
Posted by: paige | April 04, 2008 at 09:41 AM
looks just great sara! I LOVE it when the women get dirty & help the guys! I am "helping" to build a fabulous pergola to be attached to our front entrance & can't wait to start! The construction begins on sunday!LOL! :) xo chris p.s. your house is just as pretty outside as inside!
Posted by: chris | April 04, 2008 at 10:10 AM
that looks great, I can't imagine the mess in the mean time! What a difference and so welcoming! Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | April 04, 2008 at 11:41 AM
It is looking amazing, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for your next "after"!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Rosson | April 04, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Hi!
Oh, what a change! It looks wonderful! Enjoy.. can't wait to see the rest of the updates!
xoxo~
Posted by: Abbie | April 04, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Looks Great Sara, The joy of HomeOwnership! never ends does it? Have a fantastic weekend, Jamie
Posted by: jamie | April 04, 2008 at 04:46 PM