Construction finally began on Jan 24 and things have moved along quickly. We are only doing the front porch, the back deck/gable, and the siding during this phase of the remodel but we are excited to see the changes as we think it will make a huge difference to the outside of the house. So far they have ripped off the Back Deck and started framing the Front Porch. We love our contractor and Darren has even been able to go out and work with him for a couple hours here and there so he is learning a few new things. Devon loves all the construction and being outside with the guys and the power tools. He runs around with his plastic hammer or plastic saw all the time trying to help. Mom loves that he actually sleeps through the construction noise. They are climbing around on the roof running saws and hammering and Devon just sleeps right on through usually taking a 3 hour nap -- I am so spoiled.