I really haven't been too bothered by the progress of our house until now. It seems as if the more that gets done, the more impatient I'm getting. I think it's because I know that from now on everything that happens is going to bring immediate viewing pleasure, lol! Up until now the stuff that was completed (electrical, plumbing, hvac, etc) wasn't really visible, but now everything that happens is BIG. My builder told me back in the beginning not to expect much work in December because of the holidays and hunting, but it is killing me not to see anything much happen for the past two weeks. We are on the verge of painting, trim & doors, cabinets, and stonework and I'm anxious to see it all come together. Here are some pics I took yesterday, because I'm hoping we are on the verge of finishing the siding and getting it painted (this is just the primer color).
 Here you can see the docks where our boat will be, and also a good view of the walking trail:

There will be stone on the green part (someday!):

These girls are cousins of Italo & Rocco (see them here ), and I have been patiently waiting & hoping that I would get the opportunity to photograph them. Mom Jenn has been waiting for two-year-old Ruby to be – well, less TWO – so that the session would go smoothly and we would be sure to get good images. No doubt about it; these THRILLED me!

Ruby was named for a relative before she was even born – so that makes her gorgeous red hair even more remarkable!

Emma was a joy – posed for me in the freezing cold without complaint, and with that beautiful smile that never fades!