Helping Out.

What a relief it is to have kids old enough to help out. Tim is happy to help out mowing the lawn, and Dad is happy to let him.

Landscaping

We have begun landscaping. Grass is beginning to fill in the bald spots. We planted 2 palm trees and several varieties of perennials focusing mainly on our entrance and around the RV. On a recent trip to GA we brought back several bulbs and plants that will spread quickly such as Daffodils, Day Lilies, Hydrangeas, Hostas, Irises, and Lambs Ear. We hope to have lots of color by next summer.

Earth day project.

On Earth Day, Kelsey planted her garden. We had begun the seeds indoors and it was time to get them in the ground. Dad helped with the ground preparation and made the rows. Plants have been in the ground for several weeks now and are doing well. We are looking forward to enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables this summer.

Progress on building #2

Building #2 is almost done. The kids helped their Dad with the finishing touches. It needs a door and a floor, but that won't take long and it will be ready to move in the tools.

The kids have been a big help on all the projects around here. They have been painting, nailing, drilling, digging, and much, much more.

Even though they complain about it while they are doing it (isn't that the teenage way?) I think they really feel proud of what they accomplished when it is all done.

So, kudos to the kids and Robert on a job well done.

Happy Birthday!

We recently celebrated our son's 16th birthday. Where do the years go? Happy Birthday to the most amazing, wonderful, fantastic, handsome, and creative son in the world. We love you kiddo.

Building #2

With the help of our truck and everyone present, the walls were raised and building #2 stands. About 1/2 finished, the four walls are up, roof beams are in, and the door is framed. In the next few days the roof will be put on, the floor will be installed, and the rest of the plywood will be added to the walls. Things are moving along nicely and we should be able to use this space very soon. Just in time for our next job coming up in June.

Getting ready for buidling #2

Next the guys prepared to build the second building on our property. The ground was prepared, footings were poured, and walls were built.

Help from a friend.

Recently our friends came to visit us in FL and spent a some time helping out at our property. First, machines were rented and grading was done. A lot of dirt was moved around and dust was stirred up, but everything is more level and when the grass grows back it will be really nice. Next we had some road base gravel brought in to make our RV site and a driveway. Right now it's a bit of a mess, but progress was definitely made and I am confident that things will improve soon.

Taking a break.

We recently took some time away from our property to visit with our friends from Illinois. A week in Clermont and four days at WDW was just what we needed. Our friends had endured a long winter up north and we were looking forward to spending some time together as a family upon Bob's return from a business trip. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed sharing this visit with friends who had not been there before. We alway enjoy our Disney visits, but this time is was special seeing it all again through a newcomers eyes. We hope to make the trip with them again some day.

Happy Easter!

We want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. We hope you are spending the holiday with your loved ones. We also hope that everyone is enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. We have been seeing some pretty hot weather here in FL lately, and loving every minute of it. Looking forward to meeting up with our good friends the Shermans next week and spending some time in the Orlando area and, of course, WDW. We hope to start traveling a bit more really soon.

Happy Birthday!

Our baby is a teenager today! Happy Birthday to the most beautiful, amazing, wonderful, caring, creative, smart, and loving daughter in the world! We love you sweetie!

Still Moving Along.

We are still making progress on our FL property. The kids painted the well-house. The storage building was finished except for siding. Robert had to go out of town for 3 weeks on a business trip, without us :o( , so he will finish up when he returns.
So, things are going well, the weather has been really nice, and we are enjoying our land. We couldn't be happier with the progress being made.

The large shed/storage building.

Next up is the larger shed/storage building/office. This building will be used as our office until the largest building can be started. That will probably be later in the spring. In the meantime, we hope to be working out of this building by next weekend on some sign stuff. There will be room for a desk, our large printers and other sign materials.

Considering he just began working on it Thursday, I think things are moving along nicely. If you know Bob/Robert, you know that he will not rest until it is done. He has been working about 10 hours per day to get it done.

Progression

Things are moving along nicely. Robert has been building away. Last week he completed the well house. It still needs paint (the kids will be helping with this as soon as it gets a little warmer) and a few pieces of hardware, but for the most part it is finished. Good thing, because we have still been having some cold nights (what's up with that?). Tim has been a big help to his dad. He has been a gopher mostly, but whatever his dad needs, he is right there to help out.

Mother/Daughter weekend.

I recently took some time away from Live Oak to spend a weekend in Kissimmee with my Mom and Kelsey. We picked my mom up at the Orlando airport and checked into a motel. Mom had come to FL to see a cheer leading competition involving my niece, and to see us. We shopped, ate out, managed to fit in a day at Epcot, and attended the competition. I have never seen so many teen-aged girls in one place. WOW!

A fun weekend was had by all. It was nice to get away and do something fun, I am getting serious hitch-itch. We hope to be able to be back on the road with the RV some time in April. There is still a lot to do here, but it was nice to get away for a little bit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

40 years ago my wonderful husband was born.
Can't wait to spend the next 40 years with him.

Greetings from Live Oak

This week we finished filling in all the trenches that had been dug. We were waiting on the phone company to run wire for our DSL. That being accomplished, we were able to finally fill in the last ditch. Robert got our little shed up and filled with lots of stuff and we got some plants in the ground around our perimeter. We don't mind our neighbors, but a little privacy goes a long way. In about 5 years or so our plants will be gorgeous.

The weather got a little cooler this week, but it is only Feb. we expect to be back in to 60's and 70's soon. So that's the latest update, more soon.

Happy Groundhog day!

Early spring for us in the south, you Yankees, sorry, six more weeks of winter (lol).

A few more pics

Here are pics of when the septic tank went in and the power pole was delivered.

Making progress.

A lot has been going on with us. The property looks great. We now have our well, septic, power, and internet. Life is good! Our property has a lot of birds, so we have filled all the feeders and are enjoying watching them. The kids are enjoying all the room to run around and play and have been spending a lot of time in the trees.

Of course we have been enjoying the FL weather. There have certainly been cold days, but the warm days are more frequent.

There is still a lot to be done, but we will keep moving forward. Enjoy the pics and I will try to keep up with the updates.