Step 8...Shingles, off with the old & on with the new

Since it was going to be a big job to tear off the shingles, Pete called in some extra help. It just so happened that his brother is visiting for a few weeks and helped us out. We also had help from a neighbor & Pete's dad.

The new shingles were delivered by this neat truck. Nolen enjoyed watching the unloading process.

On go the new shingles. Did we pick the right color honey? Why yes we did because I picked my choice & didn't tell Pete which ones I picked and asked him to pick. He picked the same ones I did. So yes we picked the right ones!

After day 2, only a few more need to be put on the north side before they are finished.

Katie brought over her slip & slide and the kids had fun playing in the water. This kept them away from the construction for a while.

Step 7...Roof

We now have a roof on our addition. The house is looking so much longer now. Monday they will start tearing off the shingles on the other part of the house. The whole house will get new shingles so it will all match.

This is a piece of our gas line they replaced because a tree root grew around it. I think we will keep this.

Step 5 & 6....sub floor & walls

The day started with blocks and ended with walls. These guys work FAST!

Trying to keep the kids out of the way wore me out! At one point Alexis had her chair pulled up right by the blocks watching the guys work. She is so ready to get into her new room. Not for sure if Nolen understands what all is going on. The roof will be next and then they get to re-roof the whole house. Trying to pick out shingles now.

Weekend at the river

We'll I was hoping to have updated pictures of the house progress, but we are at a stand still for a few weeks while the workers finish up other projects. Here's some pictures of our weekend at the river. We borrowed my parents motor home for two nights at the river. I don't camp in a tent, must have a bathroom. Ya I roughed it, no Internet for a few days. Ha Ha!

Took the kids on a 4 wheeler ride & this turtle was in the road and Alexis just had to take it back to camp. She put it in a crate and called it her pet. Other kids in camp decided the turtle didn't look that good after a few hours, so they let it go. She wasn't happy, but dad found her a baby snapping turtle later. Guess I didn't get a photo quick enough cause Nolen stomped on it and it didn't last long.

Nolen driving Stella around camp. Glad we took the truck & charger as well.

Around 50 fish were caught on bank poles. This was the most they had caught at once. Alexis wanted to hold this fish up for a photo.

This fish had to come back still attached to the line because it swallowed the hook.

Since we were just a few miles from the drive in at Newton, we decided to take the kids to see Shrek 4. It was fun to get out of camp for a while.

Two black snakes made their way through camp. Pete decided to get up & close with this one.


Sand toys a must! Nolen playing & getting dirty. I'm very thankful for the tub in the motor home cause both kids got very dirty. Alexis slept on the top bunk in the motor home & fell out of bed the second night. She didn't get hurt or have one bruise from her fall. I think a bag of clothes on the floor broke her fall. She was very lucky. Oh ya did I mention we had air conditioning. I just love camping! LOL

Step 4....blocks

It finally stopped raining enough for the guys to do the block work.

Step 3.....pour concrete

After all the rain we have been getting, they were finally able to pour the concrete on Friday. The workers arrived before we left in the morning & Nolen really wanted to stay & watch. I'm so glad the project is well under way. Looking forward to the kids having their own rooms. Alexis is already picking out her new bedding & decorations for her room. I asked her about Nolen's room & she said to decorate it in camouflage.

Nolen throwing rocks & dirt into a hole where the gas line goes.

Step 2....brick removal

The bricks are starting to come off of the south end of the house. They seem to come out pretty easily. Pete even talked me into removing one. Nolen wanted to help, so he picked up the bricks and stacked them off to the side.

Softball Opening Ceremonies were finally held this Saturday. Due to the weather, they held it in the High School Gym. I was too far away to get a good snap shot, but did get a good one of Alexis & her best friend. They are not on the same team, should be interesting when they play against each other.