I received a notice from the city of Alton that my lovely neighbors complained about the height of the grass at our construction site. Seriously its under construction. Never mind that the land was vacant for many years before with 6 foot tall grass. I met the city inspector at the site a few days … Continue reading “Check Up And Mowing – 8/02/2024”
Its hard to describe our joy at seeing our house get a little further along. They graded the property and I love it a little more. With soil up against the foundation, it just looks more real. Maybe I’m just grasping at straws cause I want it finished, but I love the upgraded look. From … Continue reading “Grading – 7/11/2024”
The basement has been prepared for plumbing. Lines are marked out, we’re just waiting for them to pour the floor. We’re doing everything in our power to get construction moving. While I was out there, I noticed there is lots of tall Johnson grass all around the foundation. I didn’t want any excuse for not … Continue reading “Maybe Construction? – 6/29/2024”
We’re still not sure why, but Danelle’s mom organized all of the stuffed animals facing the window in two rows. I’ve been hearing sloshing water in my RAV4 for a while now. We removed all of the water bottles and it still happened. Sonora happened to notice it happened when the passenger door was opened. … Continue reading “May – 2024”
Corvin is moving up to LaCrosse, WI to live over the summer. We’re sad to have him moving out, but understand as we both did it many years ago. First, we need to get him a bed to sleep on. His room in the rental isn’t big enough for the full size bed he has … Continue reading “Corvin To LaCrosse – 5/31/2024”
We had a storm come through. I’ve not experienced hail like this before. It was bouncing off the ground and coming up over five feet to the porch I’m standing on. I’m happy I have good tree coverage to protect my car! I’m glad they were not any bigger! Small collection on the car. Hogan … Continue reading “Oh Hail – 5/26/2024”
We missed the framing of the sub floor/basement. And then we watch the grass grow again this month.
Mostly just grass growing. But also, we lost the last 10 days of the month due to a dead camera battery.
My favorite musical group, The Longest Johns, was on tour in the USA. They are a UK based group that performs sea shanties and other folk music. Like many people, I heard “The Wellerman” shanty during COVID times and got interested in this music. Next thing I know, I have a Pandora station focused around … Continue reading “The Longest Johns – 5/21/2024”
The day is finally here and Sonora is at her final official high school activity as a student. She invited lots of family, but being out of town only a few showed up. Her friend Tania showed up and they rode together to the ceremony! We arrived at St. Louis University’s arena and found or … Continue reading “Sonora’s High School Graduation – 5/18/2024”