Insulation

Last week and weekend, JP hung the insulation. We never thought that it would be that difficult, but all of our floor joists are at spacing other than 16" OC. We had to cut down every piece that went into the ceiling. Yuck. The insulation inspector gave us his stamp of approval this morning.


Today was the first official day of summer vacation for the boys. They stayed busy watching the guys haul our drywall into the basement. 70 sheets in all. 3,000 square feet. 2,000 lbs. I'm glad I didn't have to do that.

Another HS Graduate

A couple weeks ago, Nana came out and we all went down to OK City to watch our nephew graduate. I can't believe he's already going to college next year. Wow.

Nod of Approval

This last weekend we spent all of our free time finishing up the details on our rough-in basement in preparation for our inspections this week. As usual, the weekend was way too short, so I took off half a day on Monday to complete the items that weren't crossed off JP's list on Sunday.

Today the framing, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors came and gave us their stamps of approval. Tomorrow the electrical guy is scheduled to stop by. If all goes well, we'll be hanging insulation this weekend and drywall next week!

Let there be Light!

Last weekend we installed and hooked up 16 of the 18 light fixtures in the basement. A few days earlier the plumber came and installed all the bathroom plumbing and drains. I'm glad I didn't attempt that project - it would have taken me all weekend and then some.

You know it must be springtime when...

You know it must be springtime when
•It's 98 on Tuesday, and 50 degrees colder a few days later.
•There are wild ducks trying to nest in your backyard.
•There is a momma duck with 18 ducklings in the pond at GP's school.
•The wild ducks that tried to nest in your backyard chase a squirrel out of the neighbor's yard in order to get to their front yard water feature.
•You have to give the dog benedryl for her allergies.

Chicken Challenge

Busy weekend - Friday night we hit Menards and got all the can lights and the shower pan for the basement.

Saturday morning we installed all the lights and picked up the fireplace after GP's run downtown. In the afternoon, I swapped out my snow tires for the normal summer rubber. Nice to have my ride back - I have always been afraid of wearing out the soft snow tires.

Saturday night we went to our Chicken Challenge at the neighbors'. Each couple brought a chicken dish and we sampled each. Everyone ended up eating way too much. After dinner, we acted out a murder mystery.

Sunday we finished off the framing so that we can get it inspected this week, and then put up all the switch and outlet boxes. Next step will be to start stringing romex.

Mayor's Run

Once again it's time for the annual Mayor's Run downtown around the capital building. CP is too old this year, so it was just GP. As usual, it was colder than planned, and we wished we had brought warmer clothes and hats.

Finally, a new Mower!

Since I work for a mower company, one would think that I'd have the biggest, baddest mower on the block. Not so. The boys are old enough to cut the grass now, but our old mower with the monster engine I put on it is too difficult to push, so I broke down and got a sweet Toro 22" Recycler with Personal Pace. After cutting with it, I wish I had made the move five years ago.

Easter Brunch

This Easter, in addition to the standard Easter Bunny activities of the egg hunt and feast of candy, we held our first annual Easter Sunday Neighborhood Brunch with the neighborhood. A fun time was had by all. We finished the party with a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity.