Lee started our back deck today with the help of my dear cousin, Charlie. It was so hot today--102 heat index (yes, I know, it's October--but we ARE in SE Texas). They got so much done. There will be stairs all the way around when it's finished. The front will be the same. It's shaping up!

So here we are with more pictures.

The roof has taken forever because it was laborious for Lee to work on with "old" knees. If any of you have ever done roofing you understand. My cousin, Charlie and the missionaries have helped so much and we will be forever grateful for that.

The big windows are beautiful and the house has caused quite a stir here in my little hometown of Buna, Texas because it is so different than anything for many miles around. Most people like it but I think a lot of people are awaiting judgment until it is finish.

Interesting story on the fireplace. Lee found it at a junk yard. It is an antique "heatilator" type. He bought it, brought it home, cleaned it up, installed it and is going to install a blower that will blow the heat into the room. He thinks it will heat our entire house. (You know, Texas doesn't get a lot of cold weather--Yes!!!!) We love the look of it.

I forgot to mention that the little newspaper, The Buna Beacon came out and talked to us about the house and we were on the front page. Ethan was here at the time so he was with us. It seems everyone in town was concerned about the "bunaHAUS" writing on the fireplace so they published the article so everyone would understand what it meant. Wish I could somehow get the article on the blog but I don't have a scanner.

It's that point in time when building a house feels like it's at a standstill or is moving very slowly but we are making progress! The weather about 2 weeks ago was soooo hot and Lee was on the roof working. He kind of got burnt out so he took a few days off. He's back full-force now. 2 of the windows were broken while being installed so we had to buy replacements at $212 each. That was the pits! He's putting in insulation when it's so hot he can't be on the roof then works on the roof when the weather's more favorable.

My computer broke and I just bought a new one so I can publish to our blog now. I DON'T like being without a computer!

We have windows! The roof is ready for the final roofing! We are really coming along on it. It's looking more like a house everyday. Ethan has been SUCH a big help. He works tirelessly with his Papa. We are so proud of him Cruz and Ella have tried to help too so I have to give them some credit.

We have had an angel appear at our home in Buna--Rodney McKimmey. He is a friend who came with a crew of 2 and our son Richard from Vegas to put in the electrical--free of charge. He sent the 2 men in a truck with all of the supplies and flew him and Richard here. They have worked for 3 days and have done a jam up job putting in the electrical--top notch all the way. Thank you, Rodney! Thank you, Richard for all that you did on the house while you were here too. Richard painted "bunaHaus" on the chimney so everyone from the road could see it. I'm posting a pic of it. Funny son!

I forgot to post pics of Ethan, the great helper. Here he is putting up the hurricane ties. Isn't he handsome?