The dogwoods and redbuds are blooming in Indiana! 

One up, two to go! Then we'll put a nice porch roof over the front deck. Gettting closer... 

No, it's not a crucifix.... There are two more posts - one on each side of this one. It will look good when it's done, really. 

Purdue Pete! 

Winching it up. 

Footer for the front porch post. 

Getting ready to raise the front porch posts. 

 

View of the new back deck. 

View of the back deck and the new french doors on the master bedroom. 

7 gallons of stain later.....
 

Connor got a lot of sunburn on his neck! Even Ashley Fox, our electrician's daughter, wanted to get into the act. She helped us all day Saturday and Sunday! These Columbus kids know how to work.
 

It was a beautiful weekend for staining the siding! Peter only got a little sunburn on his neck...
 

The back porch roof support posts are in place.
 

The winch is getting a workout.
 

The post raising crew.
 

Peter, enjoying the view from the new deck!
 

Back deck in progress.
 

A family picture at altitude.
 

Porch posts ready joint work 

Peter helping Dad peel the porch posts.  

Fresh cut oak for posts to support the front and back porch roof. Will the bark peeling never end??? Many thanks to Dave Ruthmansdorfer for the oak!!!!