In the last two weeks I've had 3 people tell me that they were "admiring" my "property."  I can't tell you how nice it is to hear that. Considering that the patio looked like this only a few short years ago.  Click here to see more on the patio transformation.

We also have a little building on our property that is called a shed. The story, from residents that have lived here long enough to know the owner that Built it, is that he built the miniature House for his kids as a playhouse.  He really must have been into his kids because it's way more elaborate than the cardboard boxes I give my kids.  He also built a killer tree house.  Enough about him though--he's really making me feel inadequate.

The shed, affectionately called, the guest house, is going to be winterized soon.  You see, you may recall I wanted to "finish" our garage.  But, to do it right, it's gonna run ya.  So, I started thinking about what I really wanted this winter.  I wanted to be able to use that very expensive treadmill I bought in a warm, and safe (for my daughter) place.  The guest house is small, about the size of a standard bedroom.  Heating it will be no problem.  So, little by little we have thrown money at it. 

So far the shed is framed out (it's a shell basically).  Dave strung electric throughout with plugs and overhead switches.  The licensed electrician tied that to our electric box (don't like those pesky light shows so we left that job for the pro). It's tempting to start insulating and sheet rock but the guest house must have windows.  It's just a big dark box right now.  So, I have a few different people coming to give me an estimate on window installation.  Just as a side note, why can't they say something like, "Oh.. put in a window?  That's $75."  Instead they come here, look at the shell and then say they'll call me later.  Don't you know your business?  How hard is it to give me a number?  Ballpark? Something?  There's not a lot involved--cut hole, stick window in it, charge customer.

I'm hopeful that it will be ready to use this winter.  My daughter will only deal with the jogger for so long.  The trips on the jogger are shorter now (she gets bored) and once the weather turns it just feels mean to bundle her up and bring her along.  So, hopefully once this is complete I can run on the treadmill and she can play with some toys,  and we'll both be happy and content in our new little guest house.