Summer Projects

Here's to the end of Kevin's first summer NOT fully employed and/or taking months of classes! He might not feel like he relaxed much, but it was great to get things done around home. Kevin got a yard rake and sprayer, so he's helped me with landscaping (and so has cousin Amy - thanks!) We hired a paint crew to paint the barn and a shed, then Kevin and Brent painted the other shed - all non-sided buildings now have paint! Yay! The paint crew is also coming back to paint some of the tin roofs that have begun to rust.

Kevin also got the cabinetry in the living room to a usable point, and it looks awesome! The only pieces left are to build the drawers and doors. It's hard to believe that all he bought was rough-cut oak, stain, sealer, and a few bits - he literally made all the woodwork himself. He's also made enough mopboards for the entire main floor, and is working on new door and window trim. So whenever we get the front door and windows replaced, we'll have new trim for everything!

Next up - moving the office to the basement (and emptying a desk so Brent can take it to Memphis) then painting and carpeting for the nursery. We seem to be quickly aquiring lots of baby "stuff" and it needs a home! :)