New window installation, Old door demolition and Insect eviction

It was another lively week of construction at the Walton Residence-to-be.  Kyle and I battened up the front and worked our way around the side with more Hardie Panel siding.  We installed the new awning window - which was very exciting!  We've worked our way around the back with demolition, pulling all of the remaining siding and sheathing off up to the last 4 feet at the electrical panel.  Also demolished was the busted up aluminum & glass sliding door at the back which appeared at times as if it might fall apart and shatter all over the patio...Thankfully it did not.

In the midst of our demolition around the back we found a second deposit of ants and eggs, the first being just around the corner behind what was the shed.  I think we've seen the last of the ants - I hope.  Not a day of construction goes by that I'm not  thankful we just gutted it and started over.  We've encountered huge gaps in insulation, dry rotted sheathing and siding, dryer vents to nowhere and studs literally cut in two.  I feel a lot better about finishing the interior now that I know the exterior will actually be weather tight and (hopefully) bug free.

In other news, the Lord was gracious to our family in setting up a day off from construction at the house today.  Kyle had to take off for the day to be with his kids, so we visited with friends at lunch, ran around downtown with Norah and enjoyed a great night with our homegroup.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed time, prayers, and gifts to help us press forward on the renovation.  It's a blessing to see the house being restored and gives us hope for our future there.  Please feel free to drop a line and ask questions if you'd like to know more.  It's a wild ride, but our Father is sovereign - He knew the beginning and knows the end.


In Him,
The Waltons