This week has been one excitement after another! Aside from the excavator and almost finishing the digging we also ordered our first round of chickens, acquired wood from a wonderful dear friend to make a chicken coop, and modified our GoFundMe account. So check this out: We are trying out a hatchery that is recommended … Continue reading Chickens and other things
Month: May 2015
More digging
The new excavator arrived yesterday. They hauled the old one away to fix and now we have a new one that works like a charm. C went out to the property on his way home from work and spent 2 hours digging. it looks amazing. Although we still have about 2 more hours of digging … Continue reading More digging
Fundraising
I set up a GoFundMe account yesterday. This should be the only time we need one, but this will prevent us from having to stall the project for 5 -6 months. I realize that it's a long shot in getting anyone to help us with our project, but I figure even if nobody donates anything … Continue reading Fundraising
We broke ground!
This was an exciting weekend! We broke ground on the property!!! The excavator rolled up on a SEMI! The guy then drove it down the hill and onto our land. C pulled up about 5 minutes after the semi left. We were planning on using the equipment first thing Saturday morning but we were both … Continue reading We broke ground!
5 year plan
Today is one of those days I need a bottle of wine and a good long cry. Stuff just continues to pile up into a big giant pile of crap that is today. Tomorrow should be better, but today totally blows. Today is a day that makes you realize there are certain things that can … Continue reading 5 year plan
Politic and other things
If you haven't noticed already C and I are pretty vocal about politics. We see the broken system and want to do whatever we can to change it. C has even thrown around the idea of running for city council, which he probably still will once we complete our project and become more active in … Continue reading Politic and other things
Exciting things
This week exciting thing are happening!! First off this Saturday we will be breaking ground on the property. We have rented a hydraulic excavator to remove all the dirt in the area where the house will be. This will be an interesting experience. C is beyond thrilled. Not only to be breaking ground, but to … Continue reading Exciting things
I have the most amazing people in my life
We have some exciting news.... As long as everything goes as planned tonight we should be excavating on the Saturday of Memorial Day!! I am so excited!! Can you tell? We are waiting to get some quotes from the father of a friend of mine on renting an excavator. We are meeting with him tonight … Continue reading I have the most amazing people in my life
A full life
I was talking to C the other night about how both of us have the equivalent of 3 jobs. We both have a full time job, only one of which pays, and two part time jobs, which currently only one of them pays. My full time job is taking care of my kids. M0st of … Continue reading A full life
Family visits
My mom came to visit for a short time this week. She came to help with the move and with the baby so that I could have more time to heal and not overwork myself. It was really nice having her here, as it usually is. I was able to get the rest I needed … Continue reading Family visits