Tis the season

Beginning of the Thanksgiving activity.

Thanksgiving came quickly this year, but everything went off without a hitch. It even seemed, when it was all over that the pups were more exhausted than I was.  A great time was had by all.  Great food, Great Friends, Great Family.

Every pot, bowl and spice must be out.

Holly relaxing after Thanksgiving Dinner, she loves to entertain.

Table, set and ready, D checking everything.

Holly helping A & D with the Christmas lights.

Friday after Thanksgiving, I went shoping with my sister, A & D.  We had fun, They accomplished more than I did. Friday, we all celebrated 3 events, K & A's birthday and M & C's anniversary, great dinner, great company.

Saturday, K and I went downtown to browse the art district, then at noon off to Harry Potter with A, great fun.  Home for a bit, off to church, a simple dinner at home and then the ND vs. USC game.  A busy and fun day.

Insulating the garage.

Insulation in the office.

Monday, I got to play Bridge with "the Ladies" as my kids call them ;-)  It has been a year since I began learning, the knowledge seems to be sinking in.

Insulation crew at work.

Electricity, ready for a hook up

Shot of the technique

The Crew has been hard at work the last week and a half, they are trying to get everything enclosed before the snow flies.  They succeeded, and by Thursday the addition will hold the heat. Since Thanksgiving week we have gotten the heating and plumbing rough-in, exterior doors, insulation.  The final measurement for the laundry cabinets came today. 

Snow flurries and bitter wind also came today.  We are all hoping for chilly rather than freezing cold for a bit longer.  Soon the ceilings and attic insulation will go in.  

You may notice the office door doesn't match, don't worry a new insert is on its way along with the replacement for the one window that was damaged.