It feels really close now!

What a difference drywall makes

Cedar shakes are up, siding is complete - and the Heat is on inside!

Electrical is in!

Front porch without railings

Front of house

South side - fireplace bumpout

Electrical around fireplace

Main level

Fireplace in Great Room

More front

Back corner

Plumbing is in!

And siding is going up

Roof is now fully in place

Front deck is starting to take shape

Back patio and entrance

Stairs and kitchen from dining room area

The roof is partially in place!

Come on roof, rainy season is upon us

Standing in the entry, looking out our front door

Standing in the great room facing the dining room (right) and kitchen and desk area (left)

Looking into the kitchen - pantry framed in!

Standing in the office looking out toward the park and downtown Bellevue

Second story framing

Slowly, but surely

And framing takes shape

Hello New Neighbors

Cougs play at BYU on Thursday!

And more foundation work is now complete for the new house...

More foundation work

Foundation taking shape

Rebar and cement coming in

Heading East

Okay, only 14.6 miles east of our darling 1916 cottage Craftsman home, but none the less still east of the Seattle skyline for new views of Bellevue. After nine years, a cat, a border collie and a toddler later, we were looking for something with more space.

Here is the week 1 progress as we look at a potential by-Christmas move in date.