Fixing My Blog

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Oh its a cold one. I feel for the guys today. They are still working on the rafters. This coldness is hard on them and the equipment. This morning there is a crew out digging a trench for the gas line. I will call at lunch and see how its going out there.

I talked to mom. Not only did she go where its colder (this morning it was -35) she has to get use to the time change. They are a hour ahead of us. Being here for 3 weeks she was on our time. But she will manage fine. Jordan asked to go and pick mamma up this morning. She thinks we can just go back to the airport and get her.

I will take pics over the weekend and hopefully post some. I haven't been out to the acreage since last Saturday so I'm excited to go out and see the progress. The windows were delivered this week, as well as all the wiring and other stuff you need to wire a house. So exciting.

Mom's Already Home

Well her flight was only an hour so she's already home. Miss her already. Jordan was really upset when we were dropping her off at the airport. No mamma I neeeeeed you. How sad is that. Big tears, she loves grandma so much. But its less than 4 weeks before we see her again. We are going to Saskatoon for xmas so that will be nice.

The weather is bloody cold and the poor guys are freezing their butts off. Boy do I appreciate them! They had a tough day yesterday with the rafters. The wind made it more difficult for them. So not sure how far they'll get today or tomorrow since the weather has turned so cold. They hope to get the roof on, but not sure if its possible this week.

So mom and I went out and walked around the mall yesterday. Didn't want to go to far since it was so cold. It was nice. Just walked and talked. Well nothing else to report. Chow for now. Oh and stay warm everybody!

Update

Sorry to the few that read my blog. I have been so busy these past few days. Mom leaves tomorrow so I'm trying to finish up some loose ends. I'm so grateful that she was here, for so many reasons. Well she's mom, that counts as one, she is an adult (adult conversation) playmate for the kids. (they love having mamma here to play). She has been a huge help to me. I just love her so much. And we got to have some outings together which was really nice. Today we have a few hours to go out. I enjoy that time the most.

So the house update. I haven't been out there since Saturday, but the 2nd floor was done. The front and back decks are done. And the rafters for the roof are going up today. I will have to try and go out there in the next day or so and take pics. And yes I know I haven't had a chance to download my other ones yet.

Thursday we have a guy digging a trench, a hydro something truck and a field rep from Atco gas. (Atco gas has a high pressure gas line that runs right through our property so someone has to be out there while the digging goes on). So that will be a busy day. And Friday we have a 500 gallon propane tank being delivered because our gas meter won't be put in for 4-6 weeks.

Well I have to run I'm waiting for a fax then I'm off. Dug out my longjohns to cold out there. I guess winter is here to stay.

Garage Walls Are UP!

Yes we have garage walls and tomorrow the house walls go up and maybe the floor for the 2nd floor will be done. Oh my goodness I just can't wait. Can you tell if I'm excited? lol Just a little huh.

Mom has been such a huge help! Trev called in a panic he needed some plans printed off the computer and brought out. So all of my other errands got put on hold till tomorrow. So I got out there just in time to help out with lunch. Made the guys some grilled cheese and warmed up some home made soup Trev made. So mom made supper for us tonight. That was so nice. I tell her all the time how much I appreciate her help.

Tyson was really upset once he found out that I was out there without him. So I promised him after school tomorrow I will take him out. (then I can take more pics) still haven't had time to down load more onto the computer. Soon. Well its way past my bedtime. 11:30 I better get my butt to bed. Nighty night all.

Been Busy

Well yesterday was Jordan's birthday. My youngest is now 4 years old. Wow I can't believe it. Although you ask her how old she is she will tell you something different. She already is arguing about her age.

We all went out to the acreage. Trev had to be out there by 8am they were pouring concrete for the piles. Then they put the floor on. OMG we have a floor. And the stairs to the basement went in. I'm vibrating as I type this I'm so excited. lol

Anyways, I had a friend Kelly and her daughter come out to visit. So we had cake and ice cream for Jordan. (I went to safeway for the cake and I saw Jane and Lloyd going in I said hi to Lloyd but Jane you weren't around sorry didn't have time to look for you).

Jordan opened her presents and loved everything. We didn't get her much only because xmas is in 5 weeks and I will be buying stuff for her bedroom. Haven't decided what theme to go with for hers yet.

We had family movie night last night. I bought the movie Ratatoui cute show. MIL was a little freaked about all the rats lol

I will have to post pics later still haven't had a chance to get them downloaded yet. Oh and can I say not impressed by the white stuff. Not ready for it only because we are building a house.

My kids

Here are the kids on picture day at school. In Sept. Jane I think I got it! (loading the pics lol)

Our Hole

So this is our hole. Isn't it great!

It's Already Wednesday....

Well I have had the kids home this week they had a little holiday from school. Alot of fighting, kicking, screaming. Oh I can't wait for our house to be built. More room to separate the kids. The girls are going through a stage that they fight alot. They thankfully go back to school tomorrow.

So due to the wind this week the guys haven't been able to finish their last job so hopefully today it will be done and they will start on our house tomorrow. Oh my, I am so anxious about it all. Trev and I went and looked at flooring on Tuesday and we are waiting for a quote on that. We decided on siding last night so he has to call it in.

Well gotta go and keep the peace. Tyson will be going out to the acreage with grandma and grandpa this afternoon. I don't want to take the girls out till the piles are poured on Saturday. Too many deep deep holes for them to fall into at the moment. So mom the girls and I will go for groceries later today. Get out of the house for a bit.

Girls Day Out

Well yesterday was a nice day. Tyson went with grandma and grandpa Lee out to the acreage and I had a sitter for the girls. So mom and I had 5 hours to ourselves. First we went to Micheals to look around. And I saw Jane! She was with her husband Lloyd shopping. We chatted for a few minutes, it was so nice to see her since I haven't seen her in years. But we communicate by email. And I read her blog everyday. She even blogged about our meeting and said I looked good. (well thank you but she looked fabulous!)

So after we left the store we went to Denny's for lunch. Then we went to Southgate. Mom hadn't been there in years and wanted to look around. So we went and she found some great deals at Northern Reflections. We were there for awhile then headed back to Sherwood Park. Stopped at Tims so mom could get her coffee and then I ran to video store and picked up a few movies for the girls and got one for mom and me. Georgia Rules it was a good show mom and I enjoyed it.

It was a very nice day. So glad I get to spend some quality time with mom. Today I think we will head out to the acreage after lunch mom hasn't seen the progress of the house yet. And the kids love being out there. The sky is blue so lets hope its a nice day. I sure hope the week will be good weather wise since Trev will be starting to frame the house. I should finish my tea Tyson should be home shortly, then the kids will go to church with grandma and grandpa. I have alot of paper work to do so I might start on that while they are gone. Bye for now.

What A Week!

I have been running around for days getting quotes, picking stuff up, dropping off stuff and picking out stuff. The basement was backfilled yesterday and Trev had to measure out for piles. Cement for that will be done next Saturday. (for some reason we only can get cement on Saturdays).

I believe the house will start to be framed Tues or Wed. Woo hoo. I can't wait. Its still hard to believe this is all happening. But the house is a total disaster. I think if I called the police to say I had a break-in they would totally believe me lol.

Well I have a bunch of calls to make (I had to wait till 9am) so I better get to it. The kids are good, ma is good and has been very helpful. I have a sitter tomorrow so I'm taking mom out for lunch. So that will be nice.

Poor Sleep Deprived Trev

Well the guys worked all day yesterday then had to go out to the acreage and work some more. They had to go out of town a 12 hour drive and came back late late Sunday night. They had to do the weeping tile last night and....something else I can't remember now. Anyways he didn't get home till 9pm. Then he passed out on the couch and I didn't talk to him till this morning. Poor guy is so tired its insane.

Today there will be a guy out at the acreage pouring gravel on top of the weeping tile. Then I believe backfill is done tomorrow. I'm thinking I might take the kids out there right after school to see what's been done and take some pictures. Its getting darker faster I tell ya. But they do have a yard light right at the house and many of those constructions lights as well. So thats good.

The girls are both home this morning. All 3 kids have a play they are going to this afternoon. The Edmonton Opera is doing Charlotte's Web. They have seen the movie so I hope they enjoy this. So mom and I have 2 and a half hours to go and have a late lunch and whatever. (I should stay home and clean the house but don't wanna lol).

Sure is nice having an adult here during the day. "Adult conversation" is wonderful. Jordan sat on her lap this morning and said " I love you mama" and gave her a big kiss it was too cute. (Tanya I just prof read my post I think I got all the mistakes!)

Monday Morning

Grrrr.. I just typed out a post then the computer went wonky. So here I go again. So the kids were so happy to see mom. Tyson knew I had to share the secret with him. He was upset that he couldn't help dad. And that dad was going out of town for the night.

The girls went and played in the snow for 10 minutes yesterday morning (8am). Took me 20 mins to get them ready to go out. But they loved it! Tyson was at the acreage with his other grandparents. They spent the night out there.

So we just are waiting for an inspection on the basement then it will be backfilled on Thursday morning and I think they start framing that same day. Oh this is so exciting. I just can't believe it is finally getting framed.

I tried to download pics but it still won't work. Jane could you email me how you do it. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Thanks. Well I need to go and shower my head is pounding. I really need to go for groceries today. I'm almost out of cereal can you believe that! Have a great day all!

My Goodness I'm Sore

Ok just because it was my birthday yesterday doesn't mean I need to feel really old this morning. I raked leaves yesterday and moved stuff around in the backyard and helped take the trampoline down. Oh I am feeling it now. I can't believe how stiff and sore I am. And my neighbor gave me his "Toro" blower/picker upper so I used that as well. I said to him oh I get to use a man toy he gave me the Tim the toolman Taylor grunt and said he's Tim and I can be Timmy. I'm going to miss my neighbors! We have been so lucky here. Our neighbor hood has been wonderful.

So it is 8am and cement is being poured at this very moment. I so wanted to be there but I had to stay home. The girls are still in bed. Jordan was the energizer bunny last night. Did not go to sleep till 11:30 last night. And Mr. Tyson was up till 11pm. So he was up with dad this morning to go so he will be tired today.

And lets see in about 9 hours (whos counting) my mom will be here. Woo hoo. I wanted to tell the kids yesterday that she was coming, but I held back. It's going to be so nice having her here.

Yesterday my inlaws decided to take all of the outdoor stuff to the acreage before it snows. I told them to leave a few things so the kids have something to play with. I happened to look outside and there were a few things I specifically said leave here were on the truck. I banged on the window (only because it was stuck and I couldn't open it) I said no leave it here. And MIL says well I thought you were going to throw it out. (little tykes kitchen) I'm like no the kids need some toys here. We're not moving this weekend. Then I told her leave 2 lawn chairs here. And what do I see she's heading to the truck. I said hello I want two left here. Her reply "well I don't know when they will be moved then". I was pissed off I don't care leave them I yelled. My mom likes to sit down if the weather is nice outside with the kids. But then again they may not want to be outside playing....since there's nothing to play with! Chee whiz. I understand that the trampoline had to be taken down. We find you get better wear and tear if you take it down for the winter. And since they are calling for the white stuff on Sunday we figured we better do it now. Last year we got snow in the middle of October and it never left. So we still had all the kids toys out and the smaller trampoline never got taken apart. The plastic around the edges took a bit of a beating. So we wanted to be more careful with the bigger one.

It is so quiet at this moment its nice. I do plan on heading out to the acreage when the girls get up. I need to take pictures. Trev was suppose to take my digital but he forgot. Brother in law has one out there so hopefully they will remember to take pics for me. Oh I think I hear someone coming better go. Chow.

So It's My Birthday

Wow were did time go? I cannot believe it is Nov 2nd. So I am 41 today. (that is the 2nd time I have put those numbers together today) lol. But I posted on LP and got many birthday wishes which was very nice to see. (thanks Jane for the post and Wendy & Julie I got your email this morning) So that has made my day. No plans really, at least not till supper time. Probably go out.

Tomorrow is a big big day for us. Cement will be poured and I am so excited about that. Yes cement is exciting to this girl today! Sure hope that if we get the white stuff on Sunday its very very little and won't stick around. At least till we have the house framed. And tomorrow my mom flies in from Saskatoon. The kids still have no idea so it will be such a wonderful surprise for them! So life is good! Can't complain. So may all of you have a great day and I will try and post my pics again today or tomorrow. Chow for now.

We Have a Basement!

Well yesterday I took the kids out to the acreage to check out the progress. And the walls for the basement and garage were all done. The cement is poured Saturday morning. I was so excited to see that it was already done. Trev hopes to start framing next week. Its just so amazing, "we" are building a house. (well Trev and his crew). But you know what I mean.

Wow its November can you believe that. Christmas is what 7 weeks away. I actually heard xmas music playing in Walmart today how sad is that. I will try again with the pictures, but tomorrow I'm tired.