Footwear in the Florida Room

This just blew me away! The guy is wearing stilts. He walked around doing the high work on the day they installed the drywall. Genius!

Florida Room, post 2

After the fourth day of construction, it looks very much like an actual room! The door is on.Windows, ceiling fan, and insulation are all installed. On a side note, I find it very funny that they haven't removed the porch swing or the wind chimes yet. The men often sit on the porch swing for quick breaks, so maybe that's the reason it's still up. But the wind chimes?

Those are my guys checking out those pretty windows.

And here it is from the yard. Speaking of the yard, something MUST be done about it! Grass simply will not grow in the back. I think we have too much shade or something. I need some landscaping advice. Buddy Bishop, brother-in-law and landscape god, please fix my yard!

Until the next installment of the Florida Room, in which we will discuss carpets, airconditioners, and walls.

Florida Room, post 1

My house is under construction. We are a zone of banging, hammering, sawing, tapping, and other various loud noises. I'm not a fan of the noise, but I am very excited about the eventual outcome. We are in the process of turning our back patio into a (drum roll please) Florida Room! I didn't actually realize Florida Room was the official name for an enclosed sunroom until we started talking to contractors, but the first thing that I thought when I learned this nugget of truth was, "Oooh, a good F word!" Yes, yes I AM that big of a nerd.

So, we're under construction. After two days of work, the guys have the frame up and treated and today they are beginning to install windows and maybe siding. Here's what we have so far.

It'll be fun to show progress on this as we go along. The new room will be airconditioned, carpeted, painted, and completely finished (hopefully) in about two weeks!

This is how Rosie passes her time while the guys are banging out in the back yard. She's at the FRONT door where she can keep an eye on everything while also staying away from the loud noises. (Pay no attention to the dirty baseboards or floor.)

And this is where Molly is spending her time. She's trying to camouflage herself behind a loaf of bread on the stove. I think she's trying to look like another teapot. She is really NOT a fan of these construction workers. :-)

Until the next installment of the Florida Room where we will showcase windows and siding.

Father's Day...belated

Mike's parents were here with us on Father's Day, so I was able to get a precious picture of three generations of Bishop boys.

Mike is such a great father. I am so blessed to be his wife and the mother of his children!

Finally: Shoe Lace Success

Alec can tie his shoes!

Family... and Action Figures

The boys and I went to Oklahoma a couple of weeks ago to check on Dad and spend time there. I worry about my Dad constantly. His health just is not what I want it to be. But that's an entirely different post. He loved having the boys with him, and was as silly as ever with them.

We also drove over to Pauls Valley to the Toy and Action Figure Museum. This is a fun way to pass an hour on a hot, hot summer day when we're home. The Museum has toys of all shapes and sizes.

Army guys...

Harry Potter...

Spiderman...
(Alec thought the Spiderman undies were HILARIOUS.)

Star Wars scary bug thingy...

And walls and walls and walls of superheroes.

Family and action figures. Really, what more does a boy need?

Fourth Grade Is OVER!

This post makes me a little bit sad. Zach will be in fifth grade in the fall. It will be his last year in elementary school. That makes me more than a little anxious and more than a lot bewildered. How the heck did my little Zachy become a 10 year old with a pack of buddies, an ipod, a love for Harry Potter and a spankin' ability to play piano?! I feel like I could close my eyes, turn around, and find a 2 year old blondie with a whole slew of Thomas the Tank Engine trains lined up beside him.

My big guy was the only boy in his fourth grade class who got all A's on his report card all year long. Smarty pants. Mr. Marks only had one girl and one boy with all As. This is Z getting that academic award:

And this is Zach receiving the Citizen Award.

And this is my guy with his pack of school friends. Zach has been blessed with a lot of buddies.