Week 3 Recap

Finally, progress. Thank you sunshine! In the last week the backfill was done, garage floor poured, basement cement poured, basement framed, and most of the main level framed. The day they started the framing they had a crew of nine guys there and I can't believe how fast it went up. The Foreman said they usually spread the crew between two or three jobs, but ours was the only job that day so we got all the guys. The second day of framing we only had three guys so it went much slower. Because of the fast pace of the first day of framing, they got ahead of schedule & ran out of wood. I think the next delivery is not until Friday or Monday. I have to say, I hate building. It is so stressful & I hate second guessing every little decision. Can't wait until it is over!


Preston wanted to fill the basement with water to make a pool.
I totally did not plan this, but this space is going to be perfect for my WAY TOO MANY Christmas decor totes! I think they all might fit!


This wall they are putting up is between the master bedroom & the entryway.

Three

Three. That is how many grandkids my dad has. In cleaning out the garage, you'd think that number would be much larger. He teased the kids all day he was having a yard sale. I didn't at all get sick of hearing, "Mom is Grandpa really selling our stuff?"

Tiger

Last weekend Preston had a Boy Scout activity at the school. I took Parker with us because Travis had to work late. At the meeting they had the police come & talk to the boys about safety then they did some karate. Parker was being good so I let him hang out with some of the other siblings & do karate with the older boys. All of the kids were at the front of the gym & the adults in the back. Honestly, I was not paying too much attention to any of it. After the activity, the main lady was up front talking & introducing the new scouts. She'd ask the kids their names, then over the loudspeaker introduce them to the group. All of a sudden I heard “Welcome Parker.” I look up and sure enough it was my Parker. He was up with the Tiger Scouts waving to the crowd, and making growling sounds and claw hands so he could be a Tiger. He was totally hamming it up and grinning ear to ear. Boy was he pissed when I told him he wasn’t old enough to join and would have to wait until next year.

Week 2 Recap

Well, week two at the house was not exciting like week one was. Not a single thing has changed. The waterproofing stuff had to dry through Monday then the rain started. We are waiting for back fill of the dirt around the foundation. Right now, that is scheduled for tomorrow then basement concrete & framing will begin on Monday. This fall is the one and only time you'll hear this cool weather, rain loving girl say, "RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!!"

Before & After

Preston got his braces off yesterday. He wanted to keep them on because he didn't want to get a retainer. Can't blame him. I'd take braces over a retainer any day. The retainers of today are totally different from when I had mine forever ago. Now they are just clear plastic and look a bit like mouth guards the boys wear in football. Personally, I don't like the look of them. Can't understand a word he's saying with it in either!

Lagoon

On Sunday we went to Lagoon for our annual October visit. This is our favorite time of year to go. Usually it is cool, although it was hot yesterday, the crowds are low and it is decorated so cute. We had Parker wear his Heeley's, which make him 1" taller than he is, so for the first time ever he got to go on rides like the roller coater, Colossus, The Bat & Wild Mouse. He loved them all. That kid has no fear!

Waterproofing

We stopped by the lot tonight and were surprised to see the window wells and the waterproofing (black paint looking stuff) had been done this morning. These two items were not on the schedule until Monday. We were happy to see them done because starting Monday night it is supposed to rain for the next five days. I am not quite sure what is next. I know they will be back filling the area around the house this week if the weather cooperates. Then I think after that they'll start framing. Normally I am VERY ready for the cool, wet weather of fall, but for the first time ever I am not doing my rain dance. Enough with the heat though!