Ok, I learned that if you use the "large" image size for your photo, the words look silly on the side of the photo. Sorry about that. Here is the photo of the sheet rock in the kitchen. It shows the new entry, and all the canned lights we put in. It is coming along nicely.

We (you guessed it... loosely) are spending most of our time at the Kinmonts house, then sleeping at our house. It is kind of crazy, and probably beginning to wear on the Kinmonts. Sorry guys we (loosely) are going as fast as we can. We had a small wait on mud and tape for the sheetrock. there was some reported illness, but the ball is rolling and as soon as the painting is done we will have cabinets and cupboards, then I need to get busy laying the tile. It is fun and frustrating at the same time. Man my wife is wonderful! She has done a great job, and continues to carry the load in the above mentioned 'we'

more to come... Kev

photos II

On this top photo you can see what is left of the old wall and the entry into the family room. We moved the wall closer to the front of the house for more kitchen space and closed off the entry to the family room. We also took that little room down that you see through the entry there.
Here is a photo of the small room I mentioned above. There were all kinds of funny boards and plywood in the ceiling of that littl room. We found that when we were pulling wiring for the new lighting.
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This photo is taken from the living room, looking into the front room and kitchen. On the left is the old entry, and the wider one on the right will be our new entry into the front room. I am sorry to inform you that the brick will be gone also. We (once again I use the term very loosely) put a wall up there. It served to hide the brick, and it also allowed us to install some outlets and light switches. Pretty cool.

finally photos

ok! I have some pictures! We are painting this weekend. I use the 'we' term very loosely. Kari is painting, and Mandy Robby's wife has been helping. I am planning on helping this afternoon and tomorrow, unless there is some crazy thing I can invent to get out of it... (kidding!)

So these photos are going to be a little outdated, but that is alright, I am, too. Right Sal?

There is a before photo up there. Then we have our all girl demolition crew. I think they got those holes in the wall after 47 attempts with the sledge hammer. :-)

remodel progress

I know! I still don't have any photos up for you yet... Sorry!

Yesterday we were expecting the city inspector, and then planning on havin the sheetrock crew come today. Imagine the surprise and elation to see the sheetrock crew first thing in the morning. (even before the inspector) Needless to say, we have the sheetrock up, and today they will be mudding and taping.

The moment of truth is coming fast. Soon I will have to lay the tile. Kari picked some really nice looking slate, and we found some remnants for the carpeted areas, to save a few bucks. It is starting to come together. The Kinmonts are probably sick of us making a mess of their house and eating tons of bean burritos.

Thank you to all of you who are helping us out with places to stay, food and any other support!!

Kevin

Hello all! Brenden and I returned from Camp Bartlett Friday night to a empty front room, kitchen and family room. It was crazy. Brenden did great for his first scout camp. He earned a rank advancement and four merit badges. He got a partial on the Rifle merit badge. It is tough. He had to get five "quarters". A quarter is a grouping of five shots within the diameter (roughly) of a quarter. They give you five rounds, and you shoot at the top left target on the paper, fifty yards away. Then if you shoot more than five rounds, you move to the next target, or shoot at the target the counselor tell you to shoot at. If you have more than five rounds in a grouping, that group is not eligable as a "quarter". His first attempt he received five rounds (.22) and was, as they say in Major League "just a bit outside". Yeah, he missed the paper. But he learned and improved every time, and on the final day he got three quarters. I am very proud of Brenden and all the hard work he did. He got his First Aid, and Emergency Prep merit badges (required ones), and he got his Leatherwork and Basketry merit badges. He said his favorite by far was the Rifle merit badge. Bishop Johnson told him we would go out shooting really soon and finish that one off for him.

I was able to complete one length of boondoggle, multiple pieces of dutch oven Chicken, roast, and trimmings, and several servings of cobbler, upside down cake (pineapple), and roasted marshmallows. We had a father there who was in charge of a menu and spearheaded the cooking. Don't worry dad, the scouts were assigned to cook and clean up, we didn't spoil them that much! :-)

All in all the camp was a great success for Brenden and for our troop. (52 merit badges, First place in the tug-o-war, John Coulter race (relay) , troop skit and yell). I will attempt to throw on the photos of the camp and the house as soon as I can.

Kevin

Rorie Ann McEvoy

Rorie Ann has been such a blessing to our family. She was born on February 5, 2008. She just turned 5 months old and she weighs 15 lbs. now. She loves to sing while nursing and she loves to laugh at daddy!! (actually we all love to do that). At her last check up with Dr. Grey her cardiologist, he said that the pressures in her heart had gone up close to what they were before her balloon dilation at the end of February. He said that he will do another Echo in November. So for now we just watch her and pray!

A Busy Mother's Attempt at Family History

I've always tried to follow the prophet. So far I have failed in a few areas, (okay, maybe more than a few). Keeping a journal and a family history is undoubtedly one of them. So when I was introduced to this blog concept I was pretty excited! I have made a goal to post something at least once a week!

As you can see our family is growing up too fast and my time as a young mother seems to be slipping through my finger. I honestly can't believe how fast they grow up. I used to think that people were just saying "They grow up so fast" as small talk, like "isn't this lovely weather we are having". I have found out just how true that statement is!!!

I pray that Heavenly Father will forgive me for not recording much of the past 13 years, and that he will help me as I try to record the important events, thoughts, actions and testimonies that I see happening in my family!