Camping and Canoe Trip

Here are a few pictures of our family camping and float trip at Montauk State Park. This is a picture of the Ancell cousins (minus Rachel and Ava) gathered around the campfire to roast marshmellows. The temperature was quite warm, but we had a great time and stayed cool in the spring fed Current River. Children and adults alike had a great time. Rachel and Ava got to spend some special time with Grandma and Grandpa Thies and Aunt Julie.

Windows and Doors!

Ava and I take a break at the bottom of the stairs.

The stairs come down into where my kitchen was, hence the paint on the walls.

We have windows and doors now! They were put in on Friday the 12th. Every little step makes it feel more like our home again. We will be getting insulation blown in tomorrow. Hopefully by the first of next week we will be getting drywall. This picture isn't the best because the windows were all open, but they had just been put in. I will have a picture of the front side of the house when it isn't such a swamp on that side. This rain can stop at any time.

Birthday Party!

We love a birthday party! This one was very special, because it was my grandfather Raymond Kimmel's 88th birthday. We enjoyed some great food at my parent's (Mom's a great cook!) and enjoyed spending the day together as a family. Rachel helped to blow out the candles.

Windows please

The windows were supposed to come in on Wednesday, but they weren't on the truck. We were very disappointed. This has brought things to a near halt. We expect them next Wednesday. In the mean time, David and I are doing projects that we can do. We are picking out carpet and working on paint colors, etc. We will probably start building a small retaining wall with Windsor bricks to hold the steep grade outside the new garage. This will allow for dirt work to be done, including placing fill in this area. There is plenty to do, so we won't get bored!