Our weekend

My sister and bro-in-law, Tricia and Justin, were here this past weekend. They arrived Friday evening just in time to share some strawberry pie that I mentioned in the previous post. Justin had offered to come help Chad with the basement.

Saturday morning the men headed to the basement to begin their work. The boys, Tric and I headed to the Farmer's Market. We enjoyed looking at all the produce, plants and baked goods. We purchased some rhubarb for the crisp I mentioned earlier and a cilantro plant. I used some of the cilantro to make guacamole. After that we headed to the boys favorite playground. From there we stopped at the hardware store to get some freezer containers for the strawberry jam and then we were off to the bike path. Andrew rode his new ride pictured below riding in our driveway. We found this bike at a garage sale so now he can strech his legs out a bit more while riding. Tric and I walked and Carson enjoyed a nice stroller ride.

I put this little table out on the deck on Friday. I put a plastic storage container filled with water and water toys on top of the table. The boys have had fun playing with the water and toys. It is perfect since our deck is right off the kitchen and I can see and hear them yet still be inside getting things done! The boys played with it Saturday afternoon while Tric and I cleaned strawberries.

Miss Tricia cleaning strawberries.
We began the process of finishing off some of our basement I think back in Feb.? We had a local construction crew out for about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks. They did the framing, plumbing, electrical, & drywall. Chad has done the finishing work. He did a lot of painting, staining the doors and trimwork and some flooring (perhaps pictures later).

Justin brought several saws and other tools {I don't really know what all :)} and together they put up the door casings and baseboard in the basement this past weekend. I think they had some rough moments but then got in a groove and it looks really nice!! Justin was the jokester as usual, saying how he was heading back to the dungeon or that Chad doesn't let him take breaks.... Chad has a little bit to finish up in the guest bedroom closet and then one more door to stain. I think all we need then is the carpet and it will be done! We are really excited to have that extra space for guests (Come and see us!) and a large area for the boys to run and play.

Thanks Tric and Justin for all your help. We enjoyed having you here!!