Quick Update

So here is quick update on what’s been going on the last few days.

The biggest update is that the septic system (tank and field) is completely installed and functioning.  This means that if we wanted to (and had any toilets or sinks installed in the house) we could actually use it.  They did a great job and got it done in a few days.

Next is the roughed in plumbing. This has been moving along quickly and there is only about a day or two left of work to do.

The HVAC got started and will probably wrap up next week.

The bad news is that our builder has gone to Penticton for a week to do some other work there. We aren’t happy that he is gone, as there is still so much left for him to do, but it is what it is. The roofer will show up next week to get the shingles on, and our builder needs to have our 4 skylights installed as well as the chimney framed on the roof. We are keeping our fingers crossed that this all gets done in time.  At least the forecast for next week is looking good.

Aron and I are focused on painting the trim that will go around the windows and doors and staining all the exterior wood beams. Both are very time consuming, but we’ve been able to make some good progress.

Since I don’t have any really exciting new house pictures to share, I’ll resort to some food related and other photos for your enjoyment.

As you can see I’m still getting beautiful flowers from our garden. I just love these dahlias, I’m getting more next year for sure!  That small bowl at the bottom of the photo is full of hazelnuts. There are tons of hazel nut trees/bushes around this area and Aron picked a few this year. They don’t grow to be huge, but if you had enough energy you could probably pick enough to do something with them. We are currently letting them dry out before we try and shell them, as recommended.

We’ve been picking cherry tomatoes like crazy. Here are a bowl of ones that are in various stages of ripeness. I just loved the mix of colors, so I’m sharing the shot.

Speaking of colors, we have a few funky veggies in the garden. We have striped beets, both red and yellow ones (red ones shown below). I also planted yellow zuchinni, but it grew, yellow, solid green and striped zuchinnis, which is kind of cool.

Our strawberries are producing like crazy still. We’ve resorted to making dessert out of them, they are such a treat!!!

Aron Update:  Aron will be heading to Kelowna on Wednesday next week for another check up with his Ophthamologist. He still has no sight in they eye, just able to see light. We are hoping his eye pressure is normalizing and maybe the Dr. will be able to do a more thorough exam if there is less blood in the eye. I’ll keep you posted.