When I got to the jobsite today, there was no one here. The rain had put a halt to roofing because the roof sheath should be dry before the roofing paper and shingles go on. It was so quiet and peaceful, and I begin to have a feeling for what it will be like after we move up here.

One thing that changed since Wednesday, the windows have been cut out of the siding on the cottage. You can now get a better idea of what it will look like when it is finished.

The cottage is a very basic little building, but Todd has added some nice design elements—such as the bay window in the living room and the nice porch supports—to give it a bit of individuality.

With the windows cut out, we can see what the inside looks like. Here I am standing in the southwest corner of the living room by the side window, looking at the bathroom, bedroom and laundry closet.

This picture is taken from the same place in the living room, but facing directly toward the kitchen at the back of the building. You can see the plumbing for the kitchen sink under the small kitchen window.

Because of the damp, we have developed a bit of mold and are thinking of getting it sprayed before we go any further in the construction process.

In this picture, we are looking through the wall from the kitchen into the bedroom.

This is from the foyer, looking into the bathroom, where you can see the plumbing for the sink and part of the bathroom window.

From the kitchen, looking into the living room, you are facing the bay window. It will have a window seat along it and a shelf or two underneath for books.

The view from our little cottage is not too shabby!

Once the cottage is complete, we will be staying up here many a night, and hopefully, sitting on our little porch in the evening.