As January began, we watched as our contractors, Buchanan Construction, topped the lower floor framing with girders and a floor - everything's happening very quickly now!

Gravel fills in the big hole in front of the retaining wall while framing starts on the main floor.

Suddenly, walls began to pop up, and we could see the view from what will be spiritual direction offices.

By week's end on January 11th, one end of the main floor was enclosed.

A rare moment of January sunshine illuminates the walls and a view of the lake beyond.