I thought I would give everyone a quick update in the renovation.  With the cottage finished we are focusing our attentions on the garage and main house.  While work is going extremely well (thank you Vinnie Tran, our amazing contractor) Mother Nature decided to throw us a curve ball with the October storm.  I know everyone in California was awash in her glory and while the drought stricken earth needed the rain, we personally could have waited a couple of days.

We were trenching gas and electricity lines and starting to frame the garage when the storm struck. Our backyard resembled Venice with the canals. Actually minus the incredible architecture, charming gondolas, priceless art and, well,  you get the picture.  We were left with just mud.  A lot of mud!

When given lemons you make lemonade; when given mud you make mud-ball fights! The kids and Craig had a blast playing in the mud. I am sure this is just the start of it all.

Stay-tuned.

Lisa.

(To follow the rest of the Hinkley Family remodel, go to This Darned House at Lookiloos. )

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