Footings and Foundations

Our Footings went in on Friday and our Foundation is being framed up today. They will pour the walls tomorrow and then take the forms off on Wednesday.

It is really cool to watch this all take place. All of the guys we've talked to that are working on this project are really nice guys.

Beginnings of a Home

Well, as promised, here are pictures of the start of our new house. I can't believe how fast they have been moving this week. They measured and staked the lot on Tuesday. They began digging the hole on Wednesday and finished on Thursday morning. Then on Thursday afternoon they started putting up the forms for the footings and if our luck holds out they will pour the footings on Friday. I truly hope that things continue to move like this. I know there will be days that it moves slowly, but I can't wait to get into this new home. I feel like a kid before Christmas. . .

Here they are measuring and staking the lot.

Here they are digging and preparing the lot for the footings, foundation and basement.

Things Continue to Go Nuts!!

Well, I guess this is the Summer for happenings. Yes, our oldest daughter "M" got engaged this past weekend. We are so happy for her and "C". It all just adds to the adventure of our summer. We will have "P and J's" wedding first, then hopefully get into the new house and then finish out with "M and C's" wedding. Who could ask for more. Although if "L" comes home and tells me he's getting married this Summer, I think I might sign up for a nervous breakdown. LOL.

I must say that this is a time in our lives that I for one am really going to enjoy as I know this will never come again. We love our children dearly and as the new ones join our family we are really loving them too! They all add so much to our family. It makes our family that much more interesting and fun. Both "C" and "J" are talented and fun-loving as well as easy-going and easy to love. We're going to have fun and hope that many of our friends will join us in our adventures.

A Crazy Start

We had so many friends come and help us move and we are so appreciative. All went well. We moved in a down pour of rain and some of the die-hard friends stayed with us to help. We are so grateful!

So our first day here was pretty uneventful. We attended our new ward and found that the people here are very kind and very friendly. We enjoyed the day.

Monday we were able to clean and finish the house for the new owners. They are very nice people and I know everyone in our SW ward will love them. Monday night found a broken dishwasher at the new apartment and a gas leak that the Tremonton Fire Department had to take care of. It was pretty crazy.

Tuesday the new owner found a leak at the house and we had to get that fixed. He (the new owner) was great about it. Evidently there had been a slow leak under the kitchen sink for quite some time and wouldn't you know it, as we moved decided to really leak. We were able to get that fixed and will continue to be in touch with the new owners to make sure everything is taken care of properly so that they can enjoy this home that we loved.

Things are settling down and we are finally hitting a groove. They will dig our hole next week and I will put pictures on the internet for all to see.

Thanks again for everyone's help. You are an amazing group of friends. A special thanks to BP for all of his hardwork and for putting up with us for the day! Big B, we truly owe you!!

Things I Will Miss in South Weber

• I will miss the setting at my table in the mornings and watching the sun come up through the mountains.
• I will miss my Asian Pear tree.
• I will miss walking in a quiet neighborhood.
• I will miss sitting on our deck on a summer evening watching the dragonflys.
• I will miss the breezes that keep the house cool in the summers.
• I will miss our neighbors.
• I will miss seeing President Crittenden washing his car at 2 in the morning.
• I will miss mowing the grass for a year.
• I will miss watching the deer across the street on the hill.
• I will miss watching people zoom up our street only to find out that it's a cul-de-sac and that they have to turn around.
• I will miss our neighborhood get togethers.
• I will miss most of all our friends and ward!!

We have been truly blesses by wonderful times here in South Weber that we will cherish the memories of. It has been a wonderful 12 1/2 years here. It seems like only yesterday we were moving in the week before Christmas. Time flies and things never stay the same. Friends come and go and our lives are touched. Thank you all for making our lives more fulfilled by being a part of it! We love you!!