finishing touches in the R and B farmhouse

A few years ago BC picked up this 3-panel leaded glass off KSL.  He thought he could use it as the glass handrail for the upstairs balcony but after a few changes to the original plan it was too large for the space.   

Last week he called a family planning meeting and asked what the girls thought about him building a track and mounting it over the front bay window.

Each of us had our own reason for saying yes.  BC liked the challenge. I wanted to see the pieces we bought and stored used.  And Beach wanted more "pets"- all be it glass ones.

I am sure it's not for everyone but Beach is over the moon!  I have to admit it is pretty cool.  Defiantly a conversation piece.

One side effect of mounting a giant stained glass feature in the front room is that we need to unload more stuff from the farm because it cuts down on usable space.  Secret second reason I voted for it!

Yesterday Beach and I loaded my car with 8 large trash bags of sheets, blankets, stuffed animals, dishes, and other stuff that we carted off to the local donation center!

Once again, beautiful work, BC!!!

the light at the end of the tunnel

 I came home last night with a splitting headache.  I walked in dragging all the extra crap out of my car and this is what I saw.  About 7 years ago BC moved the stairs and ripped out the tiny upstairs bedroom.  For 7 years I tried very hard not to say anything about how sad the unfinished walls and ceiling made me.

 It is hard to explain that instead of joy what I felt was more along the lines of more sadness.  For 7 years we could have been had this beautiful view above us.  We have had 3 kids grow up and move out.

Don't get me wrong I am grateful for BC and his abilities.  I am grateful for all the time he has put in so far. What beautiful work he does! And it is here now for us to share and enjoy <3 Of course, there is a lot more to be done...

BC, his buddy Rolf, and the saw mill

BC's latest project, live edge juniper slabs.

I called Rolf his buddy but at this point he is more like BC's partner in crime. 

Of course a chainsaw that large is VERY loud!

They managed to pull a few great pieces today.  Enough to start working with in the wood shop.  The rest are scheduled to be cut next weekend when the saw mill comes back.

Nice wood, boys.

are we there yet?

Yeah, not really but we are getting closer.

This is a lot of chaos to live with but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Besides the obvious things like getting insulation and walls there is the fact that the house requires almost nothing from me.  BC shop vacs at the end of each day. All the family living is done is the little upstairs family room making clean up a breeze. It's kind of cozy.

Little Dog may not agree she spends most of her time hiding under my bed from loud noises. Can't say I blame her. Power tools can send me scrambling for hiding places too.

But each day we are getting closer!

more progress on the R and B farm house

cutting corners BC style

BC has decided the vaulted ceiling in the great room should be rounded... of course he did.  He is a master carpenter why settle for corners if you don't have to.

the r and b farm house, ready, set, remodel