Work Party

Chad has been a man on a mission, wanting to finish some big outside projects before the twins come. He had been working very hard for a couple of weeks getting ready for the recruits to come and help. We had 3 goals: re-rock the driveway, make a pull through for trailers from the back road past the shop, make a concrete patio out front and re-do our front yard fence. Thank goodness for our amazing family! Jerry came down to help in the front and Doug and Margie came with the tractor and dump trailer to tackle the driveway and new road. Bryce also joined in on the weekend to lend his expertise and muscle. While the guys were working outside, Mom and I tackeled some rooms inside. What a help to get things more organized before the twins come. With all the help, we were able to get everything accomplished! We are still putting on the finishing touches to the fence (a gate and the tall boards around the electrical box), but that too should be done by the end of the week.

The concrete pour went well, everyone pitched in and with Jerry's expertise it finished very nice. We then sprayed a molasses mixture over the top to expose the aggregate. After a somewhat nervous 16 hours ( no none had done this method before) the top layer came off just like it was supposed to and we had a beautiful exposed aggregate patio! I'm thinking a fire ring and some nice chairs....S'mores anyone?

After we all supervised, it was back to work on the fences, both in the back and the front!

The finished product looks great and matches the handrail on the porch very nicely

We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful and not to mention talnented family..THANK YOU GUYS!