Tiles and Tints

Architects at work showing us the glazing for the windows.

 We finalized the selection of tiles we are planning to use at the house. Stone seems to be the preferred look for its cleaner, simpler aesthetic. As much as I do love the look of marble, I feel it's a bit too much pattern on the floor or the wall. However, I'm not opposed to having it as a highlight on a countertop or backsplash. I am very much in favour of having lots of different textures and tones.

Screencap from Pinterest

Tree Removal

The mango tree
(Taken on 25 January 2020)

There were several huge, gorgeous trees that we had to say goodbye to in order to make way for the house we are planning to build. I feel a little heartsick that they're gone but it was the practical choice to make since we honestly couldn't tell if the construction would eventually hurt the roots and force the removal down the road anyway.

On the vacant lot where the above-ground swimming pool used to be
(Taken on 15 May 2019)

The boys did get to enjoy the mango trees and the empty structure for a little while at least. I think it was the fact that they could let their imagination go wild and do what they wanted without worrying about damaging property.

A broken old swimming pool net comes in handy when fishing for mangoes.

Zachary, in particular, seemed to take the hunting and gathering (of mangoes) very seriously and on more than one occasion requested we swing by the derelict house to see if he could beat his previous mango count.