More progress

This is the cement pad in front of the garage. Will be nice for washing the ole truck:)


Can we say jacuzzi time. This is a little on the frivolous side but hey...

Well, the shingles are in place. The foam is around the outside edge getting ready for stucco. The heating and cooling is almost set to go. The electrical wiring is ran on the inside. The windows are in along with a few doors. It is going so fast and I am getting very excited. It is fun to watch it go up.

A lot can happen in a few weeks

Here are the latest pictures from the house project. The first here is the rock ditch for the electric line. I am thankful for Mike, Ryan R, Kenny, and Lisa for all that they have done to get it ready. It was a huge undertaking but it is in!



Everything is just about set here to lay concrete.


The foundation is poured!






The framing begins.


And now...we have shape!
These are the pillars on the porch.
Mom coming for an inspection...
The wrap goes on.
Ready for the roof.

Roof almost complete. Porches framed. Just about ready for shingles.

House is under way!

We finally broke ground on the house!
I have been taking pictures each day and have been shamed into posting...thanks Tamra. Don't worry, I will include more pictures of the cats as well.

I have to put the chief in charge first. Ryan is the best! He has been down here almost every weekend and has helped me so much. I can't believe how much he does for everyone. Thanks to him and Mike for making this house a reality with all of the ground breaking stuff. I treasure the family and am so thankful for them.

The septic tank...first thing to go in, one of the last things to work.

I could not help but take this picture. The septic tank works fine. As Laren put it, tis a little breezy but works fine as long as you close your eyes:)

This is the start of the trench from you know where. It is in solid rock and has been a pain but we are getting there.

The Girls

I need to introduce my girls. My cats sure are a lot of fun and are enjoyable to have around. They are my watch cats. When I was gone to school this summer, my friend was taking care of them. They would growl at her when she would come into the house and even try to claw her. I had to laugh. They are loyal and provide good company to an otherwise lonely house. Right now my house is so small that they have to start on their cat tree, jump on the bed, and run into the bathroom just to get some exercise.

Smokey Mouse only likes me and is so cuddly but disappears when anyone else walks in.

This is Jazz. She is such a nut and loves to take her paw to wake me up in the morning. Who needs a better alarm clock than that. She also likes to jump in the sink and just lay there.

Back to School

School is off to a great start. I love my job and actually look forward to going to work each day. I am trying new things from summer school and am loving the results.

I had one very embarrassing moment so far this year. I was going to our yearly sexual harassment training when my boss walked by. I could not resist taking a lanyard and whacked him on the butt. I immediately realized what a stupid mistake I had made and went about 5 shades of red. All the teachers commented on my sexual harassment and my boss backs up and says, "It's only harassment if it is unwanted." I had to leave as quickly as possible before my red face was completely noticed. The phrase...think twice before acting...I really should do that more often:)

Red hat purple shirt society

Sandy and I often joke that when we grow up we are going to be members of the red hat, purple shirt society. For now, we belong to the pink hat lavender shirt society. (I think we are the only members!)

My Main Man

This is my main man! Red River is the best horse ever. Of course, he has several names: Captain, Bubba, Socks, and old sorrelly. He is 21 years old and has been my partner for 16 years. He hates posing for pictures but I did manage to get a good shot of him.