Well I haven't updated this in about two weeks. When on vacation for a week and didn't do anything with it for another week. Worded on it yesterday.
Here it is so far.

 

It's coming along nicely. That is pretty tall! About where mine was, you might find yourself wanting to shave it down 2-3 inches before you upholster it.

 

I know everyone keeps saying that, but I think I am happy with the height now. I know you said you lowered your's after building it and I planned on that in the building plans I can lower it about another 1-1.5" after finishing it without major mods. An upholsterer I know who has done stuff for me in the past was supposed to come pick it up today but didn't show up.