Progess Continues...

The next step in the progress is construction of the pergola. Within the the next couple weeks, the concrete will be cured enough for constructing the fireplace, and finishing the pool. Although we are in desperate need of rain, the fair weather has helped considerably in keeping the construction progress humming along.

My Favorite Season

I love autumn. Warm breezes, brilliant blue skies, falling leaves, and migrating birds. We took the puppies for a walk on the path behind our house. They love being outdoors and soaking in all the foreign smells.

Poolhouse Progress

Progress on the pool house continues. Inspections have passed on the heating/air, rough plumbing/mechanical, and rough framing. We're ready for drywall and finishing the interior. Along with the pool house progress comes the concrete pool deck.

In all the insanity, it's nice to take a break and do something fun as a family. Here are a few photos of Powers Crossroads Art Festival and Yellow Daisy.

Almost There...

After weeks of waiting for Fayette County to issue the building permit for the pool house, construction began. Work on the pool is stalled until the pool house nears completion. In the mean time, we're moving. Movers are scheduled for next Thursday, September 20th and we'll be on vacation to see to it the move goes smoothly. Are we ready? No! Is the house ready? Another no. Has our current house sold? Disappointingly, no. But it's time to go... and time to put living in limbo behind us.

Poolhouse Construction

Deb's NEW Hobby Room

OMG! It's done and ready to move in! I am soooooo excited! Although the color looks orange, it's actually SW Sumptuous Peach.

Mega Millions Lottery Rollover

Once again, it's a roll over. Twelve lucky ticket holders matched 5 of the six numbers and won $250,000 but there was no big winner for the jackpot. It's lottery fever around Atlanta-town. The jackpot for Friday night's drawing is $325 million! That ought to cover my inflated decorating budget...

The Great Wall

The great wall us nearing completion and planning on the next phase - landscaping - begins. Deb met with Rob Estes, President of Estes Landscaping Design to discuss our "wish list". We need landscaping that is drought and bug resistant, requires little maintenance, provides year-round color, and fits within our dwindling budget. No wonder Rob gave me the deer-in-headlights look. He has a few preliminary ideas; however, the real planning can't begin until the pool house and pergola take shape. Rob and Jeff, our pool builder have worked together often. If he is anything like Jeff, I know we're in good hands.

Progress

What a difference a days makes! Monday was a day of progress. The pool wall is nearly finished; the waterfall is beginning to take shape; furniture was delivered; tile is laid in the screen porch; and cabinets are installed in Deb's hobby room. The weekend was also busy. Bob Stevens worked in the heat to drywall Pete's work room and utility garage before working his way to the cool indoors. There is now a wall separating the media room to enlarge Deb's hobby room. Double doors are on order that will separate Pete's work room from the utility garage, and French doors will soon be installed in Deb's hobby room. Slowly, Pete and Deb moved a few pieces of furniture and most of the "memory wall". We decided... we're ready to take the plunge and MOVE! September 20-21 marks the mass exodus from Ashley Forest to Annelise Park. One door closes and another door opens...