Walls, windows, and stairs

The work may have been slow, but Chris was able to work on bits and pieces here and there as he was recovering.  Zander was a big help! 

Zander helped build and raise the wall to his own bedroom

Phoenix and Zander helping Chris put up the wall for the girls' dressing room

And windows framed in on all the outer walls

We had some help from friends to do a lot of the work this summer while Chris was not at full strength.  Here Louie and Steve put up cladding on the West wall.  We had hoped to have the straw bale walls done by now, but since that isn't going to happen until next year, we have to cover the walls temporarily so work can continue indoors over the winter

We have a temporary set of stairs going to the upper level.  Now we don't have to climb in the window at the back to get onto the top floor!

Zander and Chris finishing the windows and cladding on the East wall

I love that the kids have been able to actually help building their own house.  It gives them a greater sense of ownership and pride

Austin and Chris cladding the South wall with plastic to let in light and passive solar heat

Snug as its going to get for winter this year!  It actually warms up quite nicely when the sun is shining!

Now Chris is working on the electrical.  He will then move on to plumbing.  Both run through the floor to some extent and must be completed before we pour the concrete slab in the spring