House Update

The last couple weeks, we've been putting the roof on our house. Even though I say that, in all actuality, my dad has been putting the roof on! The day the trusses went on, my brother Todd decided it would be fun to smash his finger with his hammer. Not only smash it but, smash it enough to need 14 stitches on the tip of his left index finger. He doesn't admit it, but I'm sure he cried. Silly brother. As a result, my dad ended up putting the north side of the roof on by himself. Wow!

I was down there one day putting the ties on and my dad needed one of the sheets lifted up to him (the red boards). I dragged that board over and with all my strength lifted it over my head. It was during that intense workout (I know, come on people, I just had a baby) then that I realized we owed my dad...big time!




It's frustrating to me because I would love to be down there working more than I am, but alas, this is where I spend most of my time...





The benefit about spending the majority of my time there is that I get to play with this little kid all day (even though he's usually not amused)!





Thanks Dad, for your hard work; thanks Todd, for staining our new concrete...oh, and your hard work, too :) It makes me feel very happy.




Once the house is finished, you'll never have to see that face again...promise...

Get the tough things done

I found this great site where I can get a laugh every time I need it! This is one of my favorites.

http://theguysmanual.msn.com/Default.aspx - /catID5/v7

Times you wish your child was older...

There are times when I've wished Cam was older.

Like. . .

The other day Mark and I were driving down the road past some fields. I got all excited that there were cows in the field and said, "Look Cam, there's a cow!" He didn't even wake up--the audacity.

We're in the process of building a home right now and today the trusses went up. Since we don't plan on doing this every other year, I wish Cameron was able to enjoy the different phases the house is going through. What little kid doesn't love a big crane?

I think this one speaks for itself. . .

Yet there are other times. . .

. . . when you hope they never grow up at all!