Finally some action!

So, the weather has held for several days, the construction permit was finally issued and everyone seems to be on the same page

 Construction finally began.... 

topsoil being moved here

 The beginning of the basement being excavated... and

                                                         

                              
And the driveway is underway!  That is some awesome breaker rock he's dumping.  There should be no heaving in our driveway!