One last chunk of wall was finally able to come down this morning.  This bit had a gas line, pipes for a sink, a laundry drain, and many electrical wires making it a project for many hands.  Our contractor tore it down today.  Here's the mess...

When I came back from lunch (Panerra bagels again!).

Yeah!  He can (and does) use a vacuum!!!!!!!  The ceiling in the basement bath is being torn out at this moment.  Amazingly, the girls don't mind ANY of the noise.  I was sure we'd have to practice violin and cello at bedtime, but I forget that they all learned to play with babies in the house!