June 9, 2016. Canyon Lake, Texas. The Renovation.

Last time we were in Texas we were unable to stay at the lake house because it was it the midst of a renovation.  All the pictures were off the walls and the furniture was jammed into the guest room and the children's room.   The house looked like a construction zone.   David and Suzanne took upon their shoulders the task of repairing several items that have long needed attention.  But now the repairs are all done.  They have installed new windows, removed the fireplace and hearth in their bedroom, repaired the hardwood floors in both master suites, removed the old chimney and replaced the flashing, and finally painted the main living area and the master bedrooms.  And they removed the plantation shutters from the whole back of the house and installed whole new decks.

The view of the lake when first walking into the main room is breathtaking, at least it was before Ken and I installed shutters.  We thought the shutters would help with utility costs.  We face east so morning sun in Texas being bright, we decided to make the room more useful.  But it ruined the look so we are all pleased to have them gone.  But the best part is that the windows do not leak.  Ever since we did the first renovation we have been fighting leaking windows.  No amount of caulking seemed to work.  But no more leaking, thanks to David and Suzanne.

Tonight as I sat on the deck at 7:00 drinking a glass of water and looking at the lake I was reminded just how pleasant this spot really is, as is the house.  I think I had forgotten how much we love this place.