almost there...

all of the trim is attached. the countertops & cabinet pulls are all attached as well. we have toilets, bathroom sinks & mirrors. they installed the microwave. the fireplace mantle & surround is also in place. the big tub for the master bath & the carpet will be last.

one more thing...the water softener & furnace were also installed in the basement.

siding!

the basement is also poured!

bar? home theater? oh the possibilities

...and we have a basement.

concrete molds

the concrete was poured two days later.  this makes me think of the wax mold machines at the zoo where hot wax is poured into molds to make animal souvenirs.  ahhh childhood!  (i actually got one of these wax animals just a few years ago when visiting the milwaukee zoo with friends.  ahhh adulthood!)

from the (under)ground up

the most beautiful hole in the ground we have ever laid our eyes on...