Spring sprung and ground plumbing appeared!

All it took was one warm day. We had just noticed the tips of the leaves after the snow finally melted and then, Wow!

crocus blooming next to our pots

Of course, we are in Kansas. So the next day we had snow. But this was one glorious day when I was actually home to enjoy the sporadic beauty this time of year give us. And I wasn't the only one that loved the opportunity to be in the sun...

Dora snoozing in the sunshine under the holly bushes

Our builder was busy taking advantage of the good weather too. The ground plumbing was installed. So we had to go and check that out. We took some detailed photos for reference - just in case we ever need to remember where it is once it's all under the concrete. Here's just one pic to give you a general idea.

drains and main plumbing installed for lower level

In addition, our foundation got it's layer (or two) of insulation as well as some stucco coating.

detail of the insulation around foundation

view of front door area showing where foundation insulation stops

We are going to have a very warm (and cool) house. I can't wait to be in this place on these sometimes warm, sometimes blustery and cold days as we wait for Spring to make it's official arrival.

But for now we, like Dora, will keep enjoying what we have whenever we can - and dream sunny day dreams ;-)