Home Improvements, Football, and Sadies

This morning started with two large cement trucks at our house. Luckily, Jeff and the boys returned from camping in enough time for Jeff to supervise another home improvement project. Actually, this was an addition to the shop out back. Once we finished the lean-to, Jeff decided he wanted to pour cement to hopefully deter flies immediately around the shop and to keep the stable a little cleaner for the goat and cow. Before he even poured the cement, however, he first laid down oxygen barrier tubing for radiant heat (should we decide to use it). Yes, our cow is a little spoiled. In any case, I think the end result looks great. It seems that each year, this house and property keeps transforming into a home that we hope to have for many years to come.

And football continues...! I'm not going to overwhelm you with tons of pictures, but there will still be a few more being posted for at least another month before the season is over. Today Danny actually started football as well. He had practice in the morning then we went to see Dallin play that afternoon. I had a relaxing morning, but as soon as the boys came home, I was out the door playing taxi driver, errand runner, and football mom!

Danny's first practice

Dallin and his friend, Tyler

After all the football events, we returned home where both of the boys quickly lost energy (especially when they were reminded they had chores to do!). Danny took a couple hour nap and Dallin lounged around for a bit. Needless to say, it was a more relaxing evening, except for Amber. Tonight she went to Sadies. This is a girl-ask-guy dance. She asked a kid from our church, Jonny. The theme was Grease Lightning so they dressed in 50s attire. Judging from her noise level coming home from the dance, I would say the evening was a success. Then again, when you're with Amber, there is always fun to be had! I'm so glad that she is choosing to have such positive high school experiences. I'm grateful for the good kids we have!