Imagine when he's 10!

Chance took a run with the weedwacker today! Great job! Fortunately, Bacca and the boy did most of the wacking, because I don't think I would have had the heart to do as much "damage" as they did, but, it definitely looks better. The paths are nicely cleared now, and should be fully healed in time for the housewarming party.

This is pretty much my weekend to finish getting Chester ready, even though it's not for another 3 weeks, all the future weekends are booked with events.

I'd hoped to finish the entryway stairs, but, I'm so discouraged by their current state, and the fact that no matter what I do, without ripping them all out and starting over it'll be somewhat half-baked, I've sort of given up. Derek helped me get skirting up on the one side pictured here that is missing it, but, the risers are too narrow, the treads are doubled up because of flaws in spacing, and topped off with them being painted wood (who paints wooden floors and stairs!?!) they're just darn funky. I'll just slap another coat of paint on before the party, and figure out how to deal with them in the future.