Step 3: make room for a drive way

So I'm still figuring out this whole blog thing, and the pictures are completely out of order... but, here are some pictures of us cleaning out and knocking down the garage. We took down the old garage because we needed a way to drive back to our house. This was a HUUUUGGE ordeal. My grandpa (is amazing and one of the best men I've ever known) likes to keep everything! I mean every bolt, screw, and nut! It was a very long and exhausting process to go through everything in the garage, get rid of stuff, and finally knock it down.

Thanks bob for letting us do take it down!

Home: Step 2

After all the trees were ripped out, we had to get some dirt. ELEVEN truck loads specifically. I never thought in my life we would pay so much money for stinkin' dirt! This part was fun though. Huge trucks came out and dumped the dirt, then Terry or my dad would roll over it with the tractor to make a nice smooth foundation for our home. I would spray it down with a good helping of water to keep it packed down.

We had to get the dirt because our home will be in the middle of the walnut orchard which we flood with water to irrigate.

Zig Zag Quilt

This is one of the first quilts I have done in a LONG time. It's a zig zag quilt. I LOVE this pattern and am definitely going to make one again in a different color scheme. (Thanks Amandajean!! from Crazy Mom Quilts!)





This picture was taken while it was a WIP. I will have to get my hubby to hold it up for me so I take picture of the finished product. This quilt has been finished for about a month now. It has been washed in sweet yummy smelling snuggle and is tucked safely away. I plan on using this quilt in the living room in our new house.

The beginnings of our home

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! We bought a 1560 square foot manufactured home. Terry and I are thrilled! We first looked at the house on March 20th. Four months later, the house is finally on the ranch. Here are some pictures documenting all the hard work we've put in to make this possible.

First, we ripped out some trees. Eleven to be exact. Some were in the orchard and a few were in front of Grandma's house that she wanted gone. As you can see Terry loved that back hoe. It was so exciting to watch the trees be ripped out of the ground with ease by the back hoe.

Here is Bob and I... the greatest grandpa ever!

Get your Quilt on!

Recently I have become an avid quilter. That's an understatement... Recently I have been quilting ever spare minute of my life. I love looking at all the other quilting blogs online and getting inspiration, so maybe... (hopefully!) some quilters out there will see my blog and get some ideas from what I have done also. This being said, stayed tuned for some pictures of the quilts I have completed in the last couple months.

-Peace

Catching UP!

Well here is another try at this whole blogging thing.... I don't even know if I am doing it right... HAh.... Well, I'm starting new because there is way to much to say since last time I blogged. This weekend we helped Grandma and Bob with some yard work. We ripped out trees, stacked wood, and mowed lawns. Needless to say my back is SORE!!


Uh. This is frustrating... I don't know how to edit my posts!!

CAMPING!! In the backyard...

This weekend we camped in the backyard! It was so fun! Grandma brought us some hot chocolate, marshmallows, and hot dogs for a weenie roast. We swore we would sleep out side all night, but the wind kicked up and we couldn't sleep! we finally went inside at about 2:30 A.M.

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