Here is what it looks like from the top of the stairs. The wall studs have made the space at the bottom of the stairs even narrower but I think it will be OK because I am leaving the whole area open on the side opposite the wall switches.

You can see from the number of wall switches that I have a lot of wiring to do. The switch at the top left is one of 2 "3 way" switches for the new lights. The other one is next to the entrance to Joshua's room, it is also a dimmer switch - COOL!

I had to put in a second fuse panel. The small grey box with all the yellow wires coming out of it is a connection block. I didn't want to simply stuff a bunch of wires into a small box so I used this setup to make the connections neat.

The work is progressing. Here is a picture of the lights in and working.

Here is a better picture of the lights, there are six in all. I am going to put in an access ceiling between the lights and the wall so I can get to all the wiring and plumbing whenever I need to.

The tall missionary is from Brazil and the other one is from Argintina. Mother didn't tell me their names but I'm sure she will.