Our Summer Project!

 

So, even though we had a very slow start, we are building steam on our siding project. We've been working on the stone on the garage, and despite the very horrible heat last weekend, we have gotten a lot accomplished. Here my dad is mixing mortar so we can get started.

Here the wall is starting to come together. We quickly realized that we have to fit the stones together like pieces of a jig saw puzzle, and it took awhile to get a hang of it.


By the end of the weekend, Mark and I felt like pros. Obviously we're not, but we were making good progress, and are already thinking ahead to ordering more materials for the rest of the front of the house...


Late last week this cat showed up at our neighbor's house, and we have co-adopted the cat. Mark started calling her Boot (because of the one dark paw), and she is a very sweet cat. We haven't officially taken her in yet, but unless we find a home for her, I'm afraid that that is what is going to happen. Boot hung out with us while we worked all weekend, so at least she is dedicated. :)