And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
Reflecting on the First Year
A whole year yall! What a milestone – what a journey! I added a brief One Year Update overview on the "About Us" page. This is probably part one of a more reflective look at the last year.I, for one, am amazed we have made it this far given the rollercoasterness (yea, I just totally made…
Rejoice in the Lord always
The truck broke down again… likely a leak with the EGR cooler… the engine had no coolant… and the Groundhog lied about an early spring it’s supposed to sleet/snow tomorrow, followed by a day (possibly 2) of cold rain… then the generator ran out of gas while I was making breakfast in the oven…Ain’t nobody…
Labor of Love
I’m still curious how a “hey dad, let’s celebrate Mr. getting a new job with a Starbucks” turned into a 4 hour Lowe’s trip - with all the children - and the materials to build a porch roof, among things.Not that I am complaining at all! Just strange how that evolved somehow.Regardless, the mens spent…
Do Not Lose Heart
Wow have we been busy busy!Our time in a "powered house" is coming to an end. Its been way sweet of the InLaws to let us ride out winter with them, but I think its safe to say everyone is ready to get back to "regular programming" now that its warming up.So yesterday the younger…
First Solo Build Day – Take Two
The creek bed does flow water! Mission Accomplished!Kinda.Yea... so, you see, I didn't have "The Brain" aka the notebook that has all of my notes, sketches, MEASUREMENTS, etc in it. Ahem.I was winging it. I knew we needed 24" tall and got most of it right. I just forgot to take out the clearance for the top…
The house and the haul
All the fascia and soffits are finished. Now the hauls from the week! Let me say how totally excited we are! How blessed we feel! All of this was given to us.Look at all this PVC pipe! Black, white, green, 1" to 3", perforated and not. A wide selection! We figure we have enough for most (all?) of our needs -…
Getting back in the groove… slowly
Baby Girl is so little on our big ole bed!!We spent the weekend at the land.Oh Glory Glory!! Don't get me wrong - I love that the in-laws care enough for us (and our health) that they are willing to open their home to our chaotic bunch for going on a month now - we are…
Guess what…?!
Edited to say: in my wonderfully working "got it all together" mind, I thought this was published last week. Ahem. Oops. Yet, sadly, goes along with the rest of the post... Mommy brain fog... Lord help me... us...Sorry for my slackerdom the last few weeks. (And yes, that is totally a word! Spell check so…
5 Random Thoughts
Cause I am just in one of those moods.Mr. Man got a job!! Praise God!! Its kinda sorta like in a similar field as before but much less stress - and we don't have the overhead. Praying it works out well. The owners were concerned about me being due this week and having him take a couple…
Together Simply 