New Deck

The beginning of Steve's project.

Halfway there!

Our deck was in very sad shape when we bought the house and in even worse shape this summer - so... Steve is building us a new deck! I am loving the way it is turning out. I'm pretty proud of Steve as he has never taken on a project of this size and yet never doubted that he could do it! Our neighbor has been a godsend and has been Steve's support in the whole building project. Mike is a whiz when it comes to working with wood and he owns every tool imagineable. And - he told Steve where the key to his shop was hidden! Poor Steve is coaching 2 soccer practices a day and trying to build the deck in between. We start school next Thursday so his time is crunched. He's determined, though, and figures he has until November to finish (if he needs it). Hopefully he'll finish in the next couple of weeks.

We have our staff back to school "kegger" this weekend. Sounds funny but that's basically what it is! It used to be and end of the year party but we started getting together prior to the start of school a couple of years ago. Steve will miss the party this year as he will be in Spokane for fantasy football draft. I'd like to be able to go with him but I don't want to miss the party either. The kids will be my dates!