home for now

Well, here it is - Built in 1903 and still standing (today anyway).

Three stories of memories, and plaster and horsehair, and plenty of dust... This is the house i spent some of my growing up years in. Mom and Dad are living about 45 minutes away, and are letting us stay in the old homestead. We've been busy getting it somewhat ready to move into.

Mud and tape in the kitchen...and some organizing

Nothing much yet in the dining and living rooms...
Here, Phil is hard at work in the bathroom, getting it ready for me to paint...

Aaaaaand in the meantime, we're house and dog sitting for friends. Here is one of my most favorite pictures of all time.....taken this evening, as Phil begins to face some fears. Max is in LOVE with Phil, and follows him everywhere (much to Phil's anxiety). She gets so excited when he walks through the door, and loves to sit with him as he tries desperately to relax.