It' greening up... and a new addition to the family...

Happy Monday to all!  It is truly "greening" up around here.  A few days of rain followed by some really nice sunshine sure makes a difference quickly around here.  It's amazing!

And.... we have a new addition to the family.  Our daughter and her family has been thinking for a long time about getting a dog.  They finally decided what they wanted and he is absolutely adorable.  I don't remember the type of dog, I'll find out and let you know in a posting later.  His name is Murphy.  He's only about 7 weeks old and will get to about 120 pounds.  Our dog "Jake" is the one on the right and he's 11 years old, weighing about 15 pounds.  Murphy is a good family dog but a good protector of the family also.  He is great with the kids and doing pretty well with the house training concept.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mom's out there!  Mine was great.  It started with a nice long Skype session with my Mom, that's a video call for those of you who don't skype.  It was great.  Then off to a "T-Ball" game for the twin grandkids.  Had a great phone call with my daughter-in-law and my son along with the grandkids back in Tucson.  Overall, it was a great Mother's Day for me!!!

When we got back to the campground, we have snow and hail!  What's up with that!!!  Thought that weather was done, but not quite yet I guess.  Oh well, the foundation should still be starting on Wednesday!

Then I received this picture.  The ladies of SASS (Saturday Afternoon Stitchin' Sisters) took their "adopted Mom out to a nice lunch!!!  That was so special, it made a HUGE smile come to my face.  A very special Mom and very special friends!  Love you all!!!

Next Step...

We have progress!  We have a septic system almost ready for testing and inspection.  The next is beginning the foundation work on Wednesday.  It is so exciting to see things progress.

These are pictures of the Septic Tank and the Leeching Field... not real pretty now, but it is several feet of dirt, then sand, then sand and all covered by topsoil to be planted with grass.  You'll never see it when it's all done!

 Then we have a day trip for us!!!  We went to the "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania".  It is gorgeous.  Doesn't look like the one in Arizona at all, but well worth the drive.  There are 55 steps you walk down to the best viewpoint then back up those 55 steps.  Mom, you're going to love this one!

 

Beautiful views of the Grand Canyon of PA!!!

It's started!

Finally!!! The first step has begun.  The excavation has begun.  They finished the house area today, it's all level and ready for the foundation.  Today, the digging and trenching begins for the septic system.  They expect to be done with all the excavation be end of next week and then begins the foundation work, then on to the framing and so on....

We took out the old mail box, it was in very bad shape so we got a new one, bigger too.  Larry's been working away at cutting down'd trees and creating quite a pile of firewood, we should be well stocked for the fireplace this coming winter!  Once they get everything ready for our RV hook-ups, we'll move onto the property.  Can't wait!!!  Well, I guess we will have to wait, but hopefully soon.