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Because words can't do it all justice, here are the pictures:

We have most of the sliding sunshades in place on the lower level.

Between the concrete wall and the house will be a fern bed.

This eastern side was the last bastion for the siders. They are now actually, completely FINISHED.

Our front porch, with completed concrete walls. The concrete walkway will be poured next week.
Between the porch and the closer concrete wall will be a planter.

Prep for the concrete apron and walkway.

The footing for the master bedroom patio.

Framing is started for the water tank platform. (We're repurposing the old well tank that was half-buried near the original well-head for years. It will become a rainwater catch, and we'll use the water for yard irrigation.) 

The stairs are underway and looking good.

The guest room still looks bright and airy, even with the sunshade over the window;
it has a kind of southern plantation effect.

The deck tiles are going in.

The deck floor is concrete, fire-resistant, elevated for drainage and sealed so that the storage area underneath stays dry.
Almost as awesome is that this floor is much less expensive than a traditional wooden deck, no maintenance required.

Most of the upstairs lights are in.

Our cool kitchen pendants.

The guest bathroom mirror and lights complete the vanity.

The master bath vanity is complete with lights as well.

Master bedroom sconces.

Look at all the mechanicals!

No, we didn't forget Larry. He likes to hang out on the deck ... 

... and he's getting much more comfortable being close to people.