It's HUGE!!

Here's the progress of the deck. I may have underestimated the size of this thing...

Holey Woodchuck Batman!!

Like most people, I'm looking only toward the finish product when making a change around the house. I was telling the contractor, oh, watch out for my flowers, and I hope you don't need to make too much of a mess.... Maybe you can find a little area to work... blah blah....

And this man was so sweet, kind of just looking at me smiling, and very kindly telling me he'll do what he can, but he'll can't promise anything... he'll need an area to work.

Behold my new lawn ornament. Again, I never projected this much disruption. BUT, once done, it will be beautiful. And well worth it.

By the way, he did stay out of my flower beds, which I was very happy about.

Two Major Events

First, Samantha came to yai yai's house. Alexis came with Nicole a few weeks ago and she met her Aunt Francine and Uncle Stan and stayed at Yai yai's for the first time.

Here are some pics of her in her crib. Overall she did really well, she stayed really close to her schedule and I think the trip went okay for Mom too. The crib was the ticket. It's perfect and I'm glad Sam can be comfy when she's visiting me.






The second event is another big change in the house... when you buy your parent's home, it's not just yours to do with what you please. Everyone has their memory and special part of the house that is dear to them. For some, one such part is gone.

I've torn down the back deck.

But don't worry, a new screened in deck will be in it's place by Easter. it's amazing that that thing has not collapsed with a pile of people on it. Every party I have everyone ends up out there on the deck. I hope the construction goes well and the new deck will be a just as much fun for all of us. I'll keep you posted on the developments.