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Putting in the piers

Putting in the piers

A good foundation is paramount when building a house – if things are a bit off here, it effects the whole structure. The foundation for our house is going to be “pier and beam”. First come the piers: Concrete pads are set in the ground at intervals and leveled. This is back breaking work as […]

Not your typical job site

Not your typical job site

  The main reason we’re building this house is so we will have room for all these kids that have appeared over the years. It stands to reason that, if you are building a house for kids, you might expect to see a few around… They show up in droves – usually after breakfast. They […]

A new phase of life

A new phase of life

Look at this! What is this, you might ask? Well, it’s the site of our long awaited house. May not look much like a house now, but we’ve a few experts on the job that should have it up and livable in no time! Let me introduce the crew: First up is Flora the water […]

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch

On Friday we took a whole batch of cuties to the pumpkin patch! I have a thing for overalls 🙂 These happy cousins are turning two next month!   Peter, Peter pumpkin eater.    Lance up to his tricks. Cinderella riding her pumpkin carriage.   Flora was a trooper – had a sticker spine in […]

Water, water everywhere

Water, water everywhere

Summer is a time for getting wet! Here is an assortment of water activities the kids enjoyed this summer! The daring tricycle dash through the pipe works! Car wash anyone? Making mud-pies in the sandbox.   Girl time in the pool. Warming up in the sun – that well water is cold!! The cousins show […]

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