Framing the Basement

We've been waiting for this weekend for a long time!  Probably too long as we are feeling antsy that this won't get completed in time.  But, life happens.  This morning was the start of it all.  We have begun the development of our basement.  Home to living space, play space, and most excitingly - my studio!  Our good friend Ryan came over this morning, tools and all, to lend a very knowledgeable hand in this endeavor...and man, are we grateful!  

Moose is LOVING this.  The noise, the tools, the adventure.  This morning we hung out down there as the boys took the wall that closes the basement in down - - - I'm sure Moose would stay down there all day...but lets be honest, its unsafe and messy!  We take him down for sneak peaks from time to time though :)

 All the lumber that Trev hauled down yesterday after it was delivered :) 

Getting ready to get rid of the wall - this part was exciting for me!

Moose was so interested.  He just watched in awe.  One day he will learn a thing or two about power tools!

The lumber pile that, last I checked, has dwindled already :)

 Those who can't help...CLEAN!

Every time Ryan used one of his (loudest) tools, Moose would turn and look at me like this...

Do you not want to eat that face up!?  He cracks me up!  I love his enthusiasm and expressions!

Down she comes :)

Starting to open things up a smidge

 I will take some photos tonight on the progress. These were taken at about 10 am this morning...so we will see what these two busy beavers get accomplished on day one!  I'm very excited :)

Thanks for all the support! 

We had Trevor's friend, our electrician, back out yesterday...he's supposed to be here in the next two weeks so we can have the drywall go up early January.  If you know anyone willing to do an exchange of service (baby's first year, wedding, etc photography packages) and can help out - - - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know as this has totally thrown a hiccup in our timeline and in our budget.  Ryan is going to help Trevor do some of it to get a head start...but it would be great to have the real deal whiz through here :)

I genuinely can't wait until this is done and behind us.  We constantly talk about how much time we will be spending down here once Baby arrives.  It will be so nice to have some more toy/play space and my own craft space, and the studio, and a place to throw our guests!  It will also be nice to have our main level back to normal; furniture in it's original home, toys in their appropriate place!  OH MY how I can't wait.