Oh this day was just truly one of those spring days. This was late March when I took these photos and there was a storm coming in late that day that was to coat us in a blanket of ice. These blue sky days just beg you to stop and take a picture everywhere so you can share this brief moment of time. It had been a few weeks since I had been to Rockwood and I knew things were really starting to shape up and wanted to get photos with the crisp white sugar snow that we had gotten a few days prior with the crisp blue sky.
I live in
Littleton, NH just a few towns away (only about 20 minutes drive). On this day, I loaded up my dog Lucy (a 10 year old Newfoundland and St. Bernard rescue who just loves to go for a ride) and headed out to go capture the progress. As I drove down Main Street in Littleton, I had to smile to myself. The sun was shining and it had warmed up to 27 from the brisk 6 it was when I first woke up. There were plow truck drivers grabbing a bite to eat together at the Littleton Diner fueling themselves to prepare for what would be very long nights ahead for them. Couples were walking hand in hand window shopping, I just love Littleton's Main Street. It may not be very long but it is filled with something for everyone.
I decided I need to take the long way and just enjoy this Sunday morning. I looked out over the fields and saw the trails of animals that had wandered through. The progress of some camps that are being torn down to make way for something new. The white capped mountains. The hub bub in Bethlehem, NH as people go about their days.
I think one of my favorite views along the way to Rockwood is just before the entrance to Ledgewood – and it's the Ammonoosuc River. I've attempted to capture this view before without success. The view is truly just the quintessential small river with the White Mountain National Forest as a back drop. The rocks are capped with snow and a thin shell of ice has formed along the edges. It is truly one of the prettiest views along Route 302. Someday I will get the picture that I feel does it justice.

As you can see the exterior has a bit more progress with the hand dipped cedar shakes, but inside is where there is some real progress. The cabinets are in and the walls are covered with whitewashed boards. The ceiling is finished waiting for fixtures. The room was washed with so much light it was hard to capture a picture showing how bright it was. This is going to be a kitchen and dining room that will beg to be filled with great food and lots of laughter. The living room walls are prepped and waiting for the mason's touch. The fireplace is starting to take shape. The upstairs bedrooms have made nice progress too, with white washed boards and tile showers.

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In a white-washed, wood paneled room, everything looks nice and bright![/caption]
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The rooms are finally starting to look like actual rooms![/caption]
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The upstairs area is getting put together nicely![/caption]

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The masons are getting ready to work![/caption]
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A sampling of the title patterns that will be featured throughout the home.[/caption]
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The tile in one of the bathroom showers is nearly finished![/caption]
Until next time, enjoy!