Saturday

We had such a productive day yesterday, thanks mostly to wonderful friends and also a wonderful dad. Dad came and got most of the wiring done in our addition. We had 8 guys show up to help us get our shingles done. One even went to the hardware store and borrowed a forklift to get our shingles up on the roof! We owe thanks to Stewart Smith, Ted Garling, Bishop Woods, Arlin and Shawn Stimpson, Robert Murdock, Stan and Travis Moncur and Brandon and Jeffrey Hansen. Christine Woods also was so thoughtful and made some chili to help feed my crew. It went great with the sandwiches!Look at the beautiful blue sky! We couldn't have asked for a better day!

We ran out of shingles so I ran to Home Depot (30 miles away) to buy 6 more bundles. I hurried home with them and Dennis packed a couple of them up to the roof. And what did he discover? They were the wrong color! (I felt like such a ditz!!) So, Dennis ran back to Home Depot for the right ones. Later Shawn came back and helped Dennis and Brandon finish up the roof. Dad was great! He worked mostly alone getting the wiring done. Jeffrey helped nail boxes in. Brandon and Alexa helped pull wire. Dennis felt bad that he couldn't have been more help to him. But what would we do without him (Dad)? He is a treasure and I'm so grateful for him.

It was fun to have Jonny around. I was glad that Dad brought him for the day!

After such a day, one wants to fall in bed. Nevertheless, there was much cleanup both in and out of the house to be done. Sometime after Mary's bath I discovered her in a full tub of water left by her sisters. I was exhausted but like a true blogger mommy, I ran for the camera. She'd thrown the contents of the washcloth and towel drawer in. It's okay... I was doing laundry anyway!