We haven't updated in quite some time because even though we have had progress, a lot of it is boring and unphotogenic (new drainage fields required by town code, woo hoo!), and to top it off, the weather has been consistently rainy for *weeks* now, significantly delaying our progress on the cool stuff like the pool.  Finally yesterday we had a rare rain-free day, so the contractor was finally able to finish the grading & seeding of the majority of the property, with the exception of some areas that still need to be left rough for access.  We have been working like mad on planting beds in areas where we can work, and that involved something like 45 large shrubs (!!!) which we planted ourselves, and a large number of perennials, about half of which are now planted.  The other half will have to wait until Noah finally sails by on his way out of town.  

I just stumbled on your blog. I love your color choices in your home. I use alot of Benjamin Moore paint myself. I would love to see a picture of your kitchen. Perhaps they are in an older post. Lovely home!