House Progress

These are the latest pictures of the house. . .

Yesterday most of the siding went up.

Several of the men from our ward came over and helped Jeremy with it.  They offered to help and we are soooo grateful, since this would have taken Jeremy several weeks of working after school.  It was awesome seeing it go up in one day.  Many hands really do make light work.

A few pictures of the progress inside.  Most of the sheetrock is up.  Next comes the long process of tape and texture.  After that things should speed up considerably.  This is a view from the kitchen into the family room.

This view is from the family room into the kitchen.

This is a peek down the boys' hall.

While the siding went up, the boys played with the neighborhood kids in the irrigation across the street.

They had a ball.

We are so grateful for this neighborhood full of good people.

A Conversation with Tad

Tad:  Mom, I thought of a new game we should play.

Tonia:  Oh really?  What is it?

Tad:  It is called "Find my Kindle."

First Day of School

The boys started school today.  They were excited to get back to see all their friends, so they would barely stand still for a minute for me to snap some pictures before we left.  These pictures aren't the best, it was super bright outside and my boys weren't cooperating while I figured out the best place and setting to get the exposure right, but at least I documented them leaving on their first day.

Dallin is in 5th grade this year.  His teacher is Mrs. Reidhead.  She took Jeremy's place when he left teaching for administration, so Dallin is in his dad's old classroom.  I remember when I used to go visit Jeremy's classroom when he was teaching there and all his students seemed so big.  I can't believe that now Dallin is one of those big 5th graders.

Thomas is in 4th grade.  That means he moved up to the Intermediate School.  His teacher is Mrs. Collett.  She has been a 4th grade teacher there for a long time, so I think Thomas will have a good year in her class. Plus, most of his friends are in that class with him, so he is happy.

Jack is in 2nd grade.  His teacher is Mrs. Whittle.  She is in our ward, and her son is one of Thomas's best friends, so we know she is super nice and a really great teacher.  He is so excited to be back in school.

Drake started kindergarten.  He is so beyond ready, but I am having a hard time letting him go.  I am running out of kids that stay home with me.  I wish time would slow down a little.

Have a great year guys!!!