First Floor taking shape...

A few days ago we visited the site to find that the first floor is in.... a platform upon which we stood and looked out towards Hammond Hill as the dusk drew in. A new moon glimmered as a symbol for new beginnings.

Now we are visiting Rochester for our first Thanksgiving in the USA, so will be missing a few of this week's developments, but the first floor walls are taking shape.
We left the cottage with the pond frozen over and the trees stripped of leaves.
Nicholas

As we enter the 3rd of our seasons here, the late November light illuminates the minimalist landscape, which just weeks ago was aflame with colour and lush foliage. And I am reminded that winter is perhaps more a time for reflection and rest. This picture was taken at Dryden Lake this past weekend when our beloved friend, Suzie, was visiting from England...we took her to many of our newly discovered favourite places during the past few days.
And, of course...Applewood Lane tops the list...

 Here we are on the ground floor, Suzie is on the front porch and the front door will be where presently the table saw and boards are, to the left in the foreground. Further to the back of the photograph, I am standing with where our living room will be and, like in the picture Nicholas posted, the vista and the play of light and shadow on the southern horizon, daily remind us of how blessed we are in being able to build on this incredible site.

Along with Suzie, we had another special visitor exploring the new developments with us...

Dustin finds its a long way down from the sides of the footers for our garage to the ground...
We have so much to be thankful for this week, new friends and old, family both here and abroad, good health, creativity and possibility, that endlessly generous gift of life to those who choose to be open to receiving it.
Judy