And there were no words to follow!

Well, a dreadful start to the year for the blog - so many things going on - we have all been trying to shift the lingering cough, I had an application and an interview for an acting job in my school (which I didn't get I am relieved to say) and we continue with the building work. Please forgive me but is has been a busy time- and allow me some grace that the building work occupies a lot of this post.

Let's start where we left off - 5th January

This is actually from the 6th of January - the day before the wall came down   - the dining room was never going to be the same ever again......

The very next day the wall did indeed come down - a very simple operation in the end...

Lauchlan of course wanted to inspect the progress - both kids are really into the building work and we often play builders in the house. We are still all having lots of fun despite all the chaos around us.

The big problem we are having at the moment is getting our head around exactly how we are going to furnish this extension when it is finally completed - we may be in the market for second hand furniture just to fill the space but no matter it is going to be amazing when it is finished furnished or not.

Another big thing has happened since the New Year - Sophie had to go down and register with her primary school to start in August. Unfortunately I had to work but it was apparently very exciting.

We also got flashy new toothbrushes for Christmas - Lockie demonstrates his here very nicely.

Building inspection is happening every day at the moment  - and they are getting pretty expert at it. The  external work is almost all done - and we are almost at the stage of getting the kitchen in.

 Sophie was doing some science today with some crystals and food colouring - these goggles aren't very flattering though but she is still a beautiful wee scientist in the making.

To finish - here is the latest position of the build - our old dining room was always a dark room and it will be a very cosy snug/TV room when the work is finished but the new extension is really quite amazing especially given the high ceiling. Lots of work still to do but we feel that we are almost there.

Looking at the old back door

Looking into the old dining room.

That's all for now - I will try and update the Christmas post just now so worth checking back if you wanted some explanation of the photos.