Concrete!

The concrete truck is here! (Maybe not for you, but this is really exciting!)
It arrived last Tuesday. Lots of prep to remove the accumulated mud washed into the footer from the heavy rain the night before. Then, the work began transporting concrete to the farthest areas by wheelbarrow. Managing the rebar in its proper position was easy once the concrete filled the forms because it helped stabilize the rebar. This is a front pouring truck, not the traditional style we're used to seeing.

About three hours later the concrete is distributed evenly, to the top of the forms - which have been installed perfectly level. Then it's finished smooth on the top.
Here are a couple of shots of the footer after the forms have been removed.

The foundation walls should be up sometime next week.
After that we'll backfill both the inside and outside to prepare for the garage floor, driveway, and final grading of the rest of the yard.