Making More Progress

Well, we started sheet rock.  Here is the first sheet that went up.  It is in the pool bathroom.

Then came the green bathroom ceiling on the main floor.

Then the master bathroom ceiling.

And then the laundry room ceiling.

 

I must say that the blogger has not been working on my computer and since I started this and saved it in draft form we have just about finished the main floor ceilings.  We are starting the storage room in the basement.  I have three more outlets on the main floor, and then all the electrical outlets and switches are finished.  Basically the library is finished as well.  One outlet I cannot get to because it is behind a stack of sheet rock.  I will soon move to the basement to do the switches and outlets there there.  Keith says the walls will be easier than the ceilings.

Hurrah More Progress

I borrowed Cirrus to help me paint the railing after we mended her swim suit.  She did an awesome job.

Then yesterday part of our sheet rock was delivered.  It was an amazing thing to see.  The men worked well together and moved a lot of rock in a short amount of time.  They appreciated the frozen fruit bars afterwards.  Yesterday was a hot day!

In the garage. 

Through the front door. 

Stacked on the main floor, kitchen area. 

Through the sunset doors. 

Keith checking off the list in the library. 

Down in the basement. 

Three silly kids and Opa.  Can you find Opa?

Father's Day

On Saturday before Father's Day we received a surprise visit from Dirk and Laura, and their three.  Actually Opa received the visit, but I was there too! They are sure growing up fast.

We sure have wonderful grandchildren.

Progress :)

In April we started insulating the house.  They foamed the outside walls of the house first with a light blue foam.

There was a lot of issues with the weather.  It was too hot, and they didn't have the correct foam for hot weather.  Finally it turned cold so they started.  Then it became warm again so we had to wait for a while.

The came the soft foam.  It is used in the library walls, and beneath the ceilings where we have radiant line.

The walls and ceilings get the excess cut off.  Hence the huge pile in the foreground.  This has made the library seem more like a room.  This looking east.  We thought the foam could be gathered and made into a type of bean bag chair.  So I called Emma and borrowed her three oldest.  The helped gather, and then they had fun.

Then came the fiberglass insulation.  Keith says it looks like dead dog fur, or hair clippings.  The picture is taken in the garage.  The whole house has it throughout.  It really makes the house quiet.  When I sing it doesn't echo like it used to.  I guess when the sheet rock goes up, I'll have some better acoustics for singing.

Yesterday, I was able to have the inspector show up.  Thanks to our wonderful insulation crew we passed!!!  Thank you Rod, Tim, and Juan!!  Now order the sheet rock and get busy....

Tante Dina's Funeral

Today was a beautiful day for a funeral.  The talks were good, the singing nice, and the cello was wonderful.  The good-bye was not as difficult as some.  Perhaps it is because she lived to 96 years of age, and her sweetheart passed on several years ago.  We also knew that she was in a great deal of pain at the end, and it is nice to know that she is no longer suffering. 

 Daniel, Mary Jane, Mom, Tante Dina's grandson Jeff, and Sarkis

 Uncle Dirk, Wella and Bill standing behind.

Daughter-in-law Pearl, Gonnie, and Leen.

The weather was wonderful, not too warm or cold, but sunny and nice.  After we went to the church for a luncheon.  The Relief Society did a wonderful job as usual.   We are able to see and visit with many in the extended family.



Number Ten

I finally finished baby quilt number TEN.  Poor Beckham has had to wait a long time for his quilt. 

If I get it to him before his second birthday it will be before Xani received her quilt. She received hers for her second birthday. Click here. 

All the quilts that I have made are panels, with the design hand quilted.  That is why it takes so long.  When I quilt my fingers become calloused and sore. 

 

It is a labor of love welcoming each new addition into our family.

Transfer Completed

I received word about a half hour ago that Tante Dina has passed away.  We are thankful that her struggles were not longer than they were.

Nearing a Transfer

My dear Tante Dina is nearing the end of her life.  She is a tiny little Dutch woman who has lived a very full life.  My sister and I went to visit her tonight.  Her daughter is by her side, caring for her and waiting for the time when she slips away.  Tante Dina is ready to be with her sweetheart.  This picture is from a time when the family stayed in a cabin.  Tante Dina is third from the right.

From left to right: Tante Stien, Gonnie on her lap,  Tante Fiet, the two little girls I'm not sure of.  Minnie, Bill V.H., Leen, Gerard, Tante Dina, Opa Van Leer, Ome Pete.

Love to the family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tah Dah!!!

Well, it is official.  The school year is over and I am still alive.  This has been a tough year.  This marks the end of thirty years.  At the awards assembly I was called up for the 30 year recognition.  I was handed a gold wrapped package.  In my mail box at work was a letter.  After the students all went home I read the letter and opened the present.  It is nice to be recognized.  In the middle of August I will go back for another  year, and then maybe some more.  We will see.

Afterwards my Sweetheart took me out to dinner at Sea Salt to celebrate. 
http://www.seasaltslc.com/

On the way home we saw a beautiful sunset.  It has been a nice day.

Santa at Church?

Today at church some little kids walked up to Keith and asked him if he was Santa.  He said that his name was Keith.  The children told him their first names.  Then Keith told them their last name.  Their eyes became large as they stared at him.  Keith was telling me this in the chapel when Sister Reusch walked by and said there were three children in the Starcrest Ward talking about seeing Santa at church.  Gotta love it.

Nov. 2010 Mrs. Widdisons's Laundry Room Door

When we sold the 521 Arctic place, it was hard to walk away. It was the house that Grandma and Grandpa William Widdison lived in, and subsequently Uncle Joe and Aunt Virginia, and then Keith. We were allowed to take what ever we wanted from the home, because it was to be demolished. We took doors and trim, kitchen cabinets, lighting...

This is the old back door, leading from the kitchen. When Keith lived there it had a red curtain on it. The door was pretty weathered and hammered. We thought about leaving it behind, but I wanted it.

Keith did a lot of work in helping me glue the cracked panels together, and lengthening the door. I spent a lot of time filling in small holes and sanding, fill in and sand some more. We put several coats of paint on the door, and decided on hardware, and what type of glass. I wanted seeded glass. Keith installed the hardware, and placed the glass. One day as he was working, he said, "This is the door my grandma would use to do the laundry." The washing machine was on the enclosed back porch at the time. It is now installed as the current laundry room door. Hence, Mrs. Widdisons's laundry room door. I think it is gorgeous.

Here is one of the other doors that we worked on and restored. These doors are solid wood. When the door was finished we installed it in the master bathroom. It takes a lot of time to refinish the doors, but the memories are priceless, and they look great.

How About October 2010?

I guess we are skipping right into Halloween time. Isn't that what is being displayed in the stores right now? Halloween Decor.

On Wednesday, October 27th, Emma's ward did their Trunk-or-Treat activity. There was snow on the ground, and poor Xani's little nose was red.

Crimsel was a pirate, and Cirrus a Princess with lots of blue eye makeup!

What's this? It looks like two-headed creature!

On Thursday, we had a class party. They love creating mummies out of one of their classmates and toilet paper.

Almost finished!


On Saturday we went to Dirk's ward for their Trunk-or-Treat. The weather was nice. Crazy Utah weather. As the saying goes, "If you don't like the weather wait five minutes..."

There is Woody, and Bree the Spider, and Ari the Witch!

There were a lot of people there.

There is that witch again and Woody's friend.

Everyone had a good time at the Halloween activities.

September 2010

In September Keith started making sure the Christmas lights would be ready to go for December. Much easier to do when there isn't snow on the ground.

We entered a picture Crimsel took of Cirrus in the State Fair. He took it a couple of years ago.

There were lots and lots of pictures, even in the youngest age division. I call this picture 'big eyes'. It is one of my favorite pictures. Good job Crimsel.

Crimsel took this picture when we were visiting Great Oma Allart, and he used my camera.

Here is quilt number EIGHT, for Xani.

It was ready in time for her 2nd birthday.

It does my heart good to see how excited she is for her special blanket.

She didn't lose any time waiting to sit down with her new baby on the blanket.

Cirrus decided that it was also a good time to lose one more of her front teeth.

School has started and the rat race began. Time seems to be running double or triple speed when school is in session. Thank goodness I have a great family to warm my heart!