finished and ready for the shrubs and bark!
We were able to check something off of our lists this weekend! For two years we have talked about building an arbor and we finally did it, rustic style. Stephen recycled some wood from a caved in potato cellar – a man in our ward was getting ready to burn. The only pieces of wood purchased were the 4 posts, pretty cool huh? It feels so good to be productive and frugal all in one. It felt like old times – me running the chop saw, Stephen nailing, kids running wild and crazy, and a more than a couple of slivers to show off. At least none of us had to get a tetanus shot from the rusty nails we were pulling out! Alexis also participated in piano festival and did a fabulous job. Her morning consisted of practicing her 2 octave scales for 2 hours. She was very nervous about them, but all of that practice paid off! It sounded good from outside the door and she felt good about it in the end. The other pictures are from a crazy night this past week. It had been cold all day and a snow storm had blown in just in time for Lexi’s soccer game. We decided to stay home and warm. Mason and Lily got a little crazy with the rubber bands, but had lots of fun. Olivia ended up flicking herself in the face, that’s when all of the fun had to end.
Comments:
Dad said…
Mom loved it. She wants me to build one like it at the new house.
Monday, April 20, 2009 7:24:53 AM
Magan said…
Yes, love the arbor
Monday, April 20, 2009 2:10:01 PM
Jana said…
Very cool, we all want one!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:21:12 AM
Patricia said…
What a nice addition to you place. We can’t wait to see it when we come up. Your family is always doing neat things at your house. It’s all good; so very, very good!
Dad and mom
Friday, May 01, 2009 10:06:21 PM