DRILLING FOR OIL???

That is a drill truck alright, not an easy feat to get one on a hillside. We aren't drilling for oil though. This is all part of our Geothermal heat and air system. The truck gets in position and anchors itself then the drill goes up.(notice the wheels off the ground)

They have drilled 5 holes. 3 of the holes are 200 feet deep, and the other 2 are 150 feet deep. Then they run a inch hard plastic pipe down and back up. That would be 400 feet in a 200 foot hole. This is a closed system of liquid.


All of this is happening right at the front door. Then the 1-inch pipes are somehow ran into the furnaces. I'm really not sure how this works, but it does and was very interesting to watch.


After all is said and done, they back fill with gravel and concrete. This is all you are left with.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

First of all, Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's who read this.

Jordan and his family sent this card to me. I loved it sooooo much. Probably shouldn't tell this, but I remember when Jordan signed his card just the same way that Titus did. Oh My...Time stops for no one. We must embrace each chapter in our lives and enjoy the journey. I loved the card and thank Tiffany and Jordan for continuing the tradition that I love so much.

Now on a different note. House plans are coming right along. We now have some paint on the outside. Here is a little sample. Everybody let me know what you all think about the color. The main color is Countrylane red and the trim will all be Khaki.



The color takes on different hues depending on where the sun is on the water. We are still looking at the end of July for completion. I just want to be in ASAP. I miss my nice cookware and kitchen utensils.

THE BIG FLOOD MAY 1-2, 2010

We got lots and lots of rain. This is the first time ever that we have seen our dock under water

HOUSE UPDATE

It's been nearly a month since I have updated everyone on the house, so here we go!We have windows....

...and shingles, and Hardie Shakes and Hardie Plank on the house. Don't worry, that color is the primer and not the final color.


We also have the electric and plumbing 'roughed in'. I have been very busy choosing where outlets and lights are going, as well as types of showers and etc. for baths. But hey, I am having the time of my life. Phil and I loved this spot on the lake the first time we saw it.



This is a picture of how the lot looked when we bought it. Somehow, someway, Phil had a vision and the will for hard work


This is him clearing trees and brush.

And after lots of hard work and many dreams come true, this is what the same point looks like today.

LIZA JAYNE'S FIRST SLEEPOVER

Miss Liza Jayne had her first sleepover April 18th at her Nana's and Popi's. We had a great time. She and Popi watched a little TV, we sat on the deck and watched the boats go by, and got lots of kisses.

After a bottle and dide change, we had play time. Liza seemed to have a good time as well as Nana and Popi.

THE REST OF THE STORY.......

Lauren got a history lesson on the dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima, even got to see a replica of the 'Fat Man and Little Boy' bombs that were dropped.

Then there were lots of hands on learning opportunities as seen by these puzzles that teach symmetry.

Elsa woke up to join in on the fun.


Here Lauren is pedaling fast enough to generate enough electricity to make the monitor turn on.


Back at home Elsa loves the attention that she's getting from Lauren.



Lauren told me that she had the best time and that she wanted to come back . "So do I Lauren, so do I." Long distance grand parenting is so hard. But we have our memories and we have our pictures.






Lovingly, Nana

LAUREN AND NANA'S TRIP CONT...

Titus will definitely be the next Michael Jordan as you can see by his shooting and just check out his 'follow through'. Look out Pro's, here he comes.

Tiffany and Jordan were so gracious. Tiffany let Lauren help with Elsa's bath and yes that is a sunken tub.


Then after that, she gave Lauren a much needed trim.


Lauren and I were so amazed at how contented and well behaved that Titus and Elsa were while riding in the car seats. But then, when you realize that while Jordan is working, sometimes long hours, if Tiffany wants to go to the grocery, or Target or anywhere, she must take her children with her.






Everyone was happy to go to the 'Nuclear Science and History Museum except maybe Titus. Baby Elsa in the front of the double stroller, slept most of the time.


At the museum, there was a great periodic table inlaid in the marble tile. Jordan gave Lauren a mini lesson on the elements.
Lauren paid attention to all the lessons and even Titus was interested.

I will try to tell more about our trip later.