Guido and Almost-Bambino

We have moved in!
After setting up the kitchen...



We made a replica of our new house out of gingerbread, a Braunohler family tradition.



Brooke joined us and made Homer, her green bicycle.



Coincidentally, not long after the house was constructed, the roof caved in EXACTLY where the major leaks and problems were on the real house. Perhaps gingerbread does not behave that differently from wood and stucco.



The sunny kitchen.



The baby's room (or guest room until the baby actually needs a room of his/her own).



Our bedroom.



The living room.



The dining room (with tables borrowed from Wildwood Elementary School).



We can't wait to have you over!

Moving In...

While Christine was getting pampered at her Birth Blessingway, the guys moved all our possessions. Thank you, all!


Even Dad did some heavy lifting.


And that's a large chair!















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Almost Ready...

The exterior has been painted. Gray Mirage.


The garden beds staked out.


The kitchen sink and appliances set.


And the tub set into place (ready for new faucets).

When There's a Will, There's a Wall

Chris, standing proudly in front of his completely level wall. He built it out of pavers that he cut with a jack-hammer.

Turkey Plunge!

On Thursday morning, Chris, Lauren, Peter, and John jumped into the ocean with Joe Biden!
They donned costumes and stripped the robes just as the countdown began.
Christine was the designated photographer.






A chilly walk to work up our Thanksgiving appetites.



Peter is truly amazing. He jumped over Dad next.

Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah

A space left for the fridge

Getting closer to baby and bungalow time...

The kitchen is ready for floor and cabinets


The den


The new steps to the den


The master bedroom


The old furnace chimney ready for removal


Big belly


The roof redone (note the missing chimney)


The new roof is on!

The House Revival!

Good fences make good neighbors...


Framing, insulation, electrical and plumbing work, and windows!!







And the big stump that has become Chris's obsession

Ready for stucco to begin tomorrow