More concrete, lumber and the start of framing

This week has not moved as quickly as I expected. I had thought we were done with concrete for now (somehow thinking the porches would be poured at the end). So, the week began not with lumber but with the pouring or porches. I happened to go up to the lot when the concrete guys were there and got to get a few photos of them working on the porches. My attempts at communication were pretty poor as all the guys working spoke only Espanol, and my knowledge is puquito, muy puquito. I think I did manage to communicate that they were doing a nice job. Bueno, muy bueno. At least I hope they got the message. When Scottie and I went up later the same day he scratched out initials into the back porch. Is this husband of mine becoming a romantic in his old age?? Anyway, I love it.
All of the plants seem to be alive. We've spread grass seed on the banks and put straw on them. And, now we have lumber delivered.
We were none too thrilled with how the lumber seemed to have just been dumped off the back of a truck. I suspect the driver was unprepared for how steep the driveway is and his load got away from him. But, since the framing is started (just barely), and the framers put a ladder under the one place the plywood seemed to be dug into the dirt, we are hoping it will be OK. Were it not for rain predicted tonight and tomorrow, I wouldn't worry.
They've only just begun, with a couple of walls framed and ready to be stood up Monday. Given how quickly our friend LuAnn's house, very near us and under construction by the same builder, was framed up, I expect this part of the process to go quickly.
George arrives back from his Las Vegas trip this weekend, hopefully having won money, and will undoubtedly be at the site Monday. We'll be up there too, with dogs to walk and camera in hand. Stay tuned for updates!